1961 NC State Wolfpack football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1961 NC State Wolfpack football 1961 NC State Wolfpack football team.png 285 Atlantic Coast Conference ACC 4–6 3–4 Earle Edwards 8th Roman Gabriel Riddick Stadium The 1961 NC State Wolfpack football team was an American football team that represented North Carolina State University (NC State) as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) during the 1961 college football season. In their eighth year head coach Earle Edwards, the Wolfpack compiled a 4–6 record (3–4 in conference games), tied for fifth place in the ACC, and were outscored by a total of 149 to 129.1961 North Carolina State Wolfpack Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football September 23, 2024 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/north-carolina-state/1961-schedule.html Senior quarterback Roman Gabriel set 22 NC State records, was selected as the 1961 ACC Player of the Year and a first-team All-American, and had his jersey retired (the first in program history) in a January 1962 ceremony. Gabriel was later inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. The team played its home games at Riddick Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina. Schedule 1961 AP September 23 l y y Wyoming War Memorial Stadium Laramie, WY 14–15 17,301 https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-wyoming-overcome/139135111/ Richmond Times-Dispatch Wyoming overcomes Wolfpack by 15–14 September 24, 1961 January 19, 2024 Newspapers.com September 30 l y North Carolina Kenan Memorial Stadium Chapel Hill, NC rivalry 22–27 44,000 Bruising Carolina Attack Whips State, 27-22 The News and Observer Raleigh, North Carolina Dick Herbert October 1, 1961 1, 3 (section II) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-bruising-carolina/155050098/ Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-tar-heels-defeat-n/139135217/ The Commercial Appeal Tar Heels defeat NC State, 27–22 October 1, 1961 January 19, 2024 Newspapers.com October 7 w y Virginia Scott Stadium Charlottesville, VA 21–14 16,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-new-running-attack-h/139135320/ The Birmingham News New running attack helps N.C. State get first win October 8, 1961 January 19, 2024 Newspapers.com October 14 l y y Alabama 3 Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL 7–26 30,000 Charles Land Bama beats State at own game https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=AmU0AAAAIBAJ&pg=7261%2C2107196 The Tuscaloosa News October 15, 1961 10 February 16, 2013Tom Dygard Associated Press Trammell leader as Tide rallies, 26–7 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=_iEsAAAAIBAJ&pg=1730%2C4998594 The Florence Times October 15, 1961 4-1 February 16, 2013 October 21 w Wake Forest Riddick Stadium Raleigh, NC rivalry 7–0 16,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-and-democrat-nc-state-squeez/139135431/ The Times and Democrat N.C. State squeezes past Wake Forest, 7–0 October 22, 1961 January 19, 2024 Newspapers.com October 28 l Duke Riddick Stadium Raleigh, NC rivalry 6–17 21,800 https://www.newspapers.com/article/kingsport-times-news-duke-tops-nc-stat/139129853/ Kingsport Times-News Duke tops N.C. State by 17–6 October 29, 1961 January 19, 2024 Newspapers.com November 4 w y y Mississippi Southern 8 (small) Ladd Stadium Mobile, AL 7–6 13,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/74602743/state-wins-squeaker-76-as-ground-troop The Charlotte Observer State wins squeaker, 7–6 as ground troops gallop November 5, 1961 March 28, 2021 Newspapers.com November 11 l y Maryland Byrd Stadium College Park, MD 7–10 25,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/asheville-citizen-times/28939182/ Asheville Citizen-Times Maryland edges Wolfpack, 10–7 November 12, 1961 January 19, 2024 Newspapers.com November 18 w South Carolina Riddick Stadium Raleigh, NC 38–14 16,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/winston-salem-journal-gabe-leads-state-o/139135537/ Winston-Salem Journal & Sentinel Gabe leads State over S.C., 38–14 November 19, 1961 January 19, 2024 Newspapers.com November 25 l y Clemson Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC rivalry 0–20 23,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greenville-news-clemson-dumps-gabrie/139134804/ The Greenville News Clemson dumps Gabriel and N.C. State, 20–0 November 26, 1961 January 19, 2024 Newspapers.com https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/north-carolina-state/1961-schedule.html 1961 North Carolina State Wolfpack Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC May 26, 2018 Statistics The 1967 NC State Wolfpack gained an average of 123.7 rushing yards and 96.6 passing yards per game. On defense, they gave up an average of 192.8 rushing yards and 78.4 passing yards per game.1961 North Carolina State Wolfpack Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football September 23, 2024 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/north-carolina-state/1961.html Roman Gabriel completed 99 of 186 passes (53.2%) for 937 passing yards with eight touchdowns, six interceptions, and a 103.3 quarterback rating. He also rushed for 196 yards and led the ACC with 1,133 yards of total offense. He set 22 NC State and nine ACC records. The Wolfpack had five players who rushed for over 150 yards: Jim D'Antonio led the team with 232 yards on 47 carries for an average of 4.9 yards per carry. Roman Gabriel rushed for 196 yards on 97 carries for a 2.0-yard average. Joe Scarpati tallied 164 yards on 43 carries for a 3.8-yard average. Carson Bosher tallied 160 yards on 36 carries for a 4.4-yard average. Al Taylor gained 152 yards on 48 carries for a 3.2-yard average. End Johnny Morris led the team with 325 receiving yards on 24 receptions for a 13.5-yard average. Awards and honors Senior quarterback Roman Gabriel received multiple honors at the end of the 1961 season, including the following: Gabriel was chosen Player of the Year in the ACC for the second straight syear.Gabe Named Player Of Year In Atlantic Coast! The Salisbury Post December 5, 1961 7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salisbury-post-gabe-named-player-of/155886614/ Newspapers.com Gabriel received first-team honors on the 1961 All-America college football team from the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), and Time magazine. He received second-team honors from the Associated Press (AP) and United Press International (UPI). On January 20, 1962, NC State retired Gabriel's jersey No. 18 in a ceremony at halftime of an NC State basketball game in Raleigh, North Carolina. Governor Terry Sanford presented Gabriel with a replica of the jersey.N.C. State Makes Certain They Won't Forget Gabe The Charlotte Observer January 21, 1962 1D https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-nc-state-makes/155887089/ Newspapers.com In 1989, Gabriel was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.Roman Gabriel National Football Foundation September 23, 2024 https://footballfoundation.org/hof_search.aspx?hof=1857 Two NC State player were honored on the 1961 All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team. Gabriel received first-team honors from the AP, UPI, and Atlantic Coast Sports Writers Association (ACSWA). End Johnny Morris received first-team honors from the AP and ACSWA.Terps' Gary Collins Is All-ACC Lineman; Gabriel of NC State Chosen Ken Alyta The Morning Herald (MD) November 30, 1961 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3449609/1961_all_acc_football_team/Gabriel Leads All-ACC Club Statesville Record & Landmark December 1, 1961 10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/statesville-record-and-landmark-gabriel/154308506/ Newspapers.comCollins Paces Writers' Vote For All-ACC Daily Press December 1, 1961 29 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107358076/collins-paces-writers-vote-for-all-acc/ Newspapers.com Personnel Players Carson Bosher, wingback Joe Bushofsky, guard Mike Clark, wingback Jim D'Antonio, fullback Tom Dellinger, quarterback Roman Gabriel, quarterback and captain, senior 6'4", 220 pounds Tony Koszarsky, diveback Dennis Kroll, end, senior Walt Kudryan, center, junior Nick Maravich, tackle Johnny Morris, end Jim Scarpati, diveback Graham Singleton, guard Al Taylor, diveback Bert Wilder, tackle State 'Not To Put All Eggs In One Forward Pass Basket' The Durham Sun Hugo Germino September 15, 1961 14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-durham-sun-state-not-to-put-all-egg/155890360/ Newspapers.com Coaches Head coach: Earle Edwards Assistant coach: Pat Peppler, H. B. McCullough, Al Michaels, Bill Smaltz, Cary BrewbakerAgromeck 1962 (North Carolina State yearbook), pp. 252-253. References NC State Category:NC State Wolfpack football seasons NC State Wolfpack football