1961 Tennessee Volunteers football team

American college football season February 2026 January 2019 1961 Tennessee Volunteers football 1961 Tennessee Volunteers football team.png 285 Southeastern Conference SEC 6–4 4–3 Bowden Wyatt 7th Mike Lucci Shields–Watkins Field The 1961 Tennessee Volunteers football team (variously "Tennessee", "UT" or the "Vols") was an American football team that represented the University of Tennessee as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 1961 college football season. In their seventh year under head coach Bowden Wyatt, the team compiled a 6–4 record (4–3 in conference games). tied for fourth place in the SEC, and outscored opponents by a total of 221 to 149.1961 Tennessee Volunteers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 4, 2024 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/tennessee/1961-schedule.html Tailback Mallon Faircloth led the team in passing (460 yards), rushing (475 yards), total offense (935 yards), and scoring (36 points, six touchdowns). Center and captain Mike Lucci was the only Tennessee player to receive first-team honors on the 1961 All-SEC football team. The team played its home games at Shields–Watkins Field in Knoxville, Tennessee. Schedule 1961 AP September 30 l Auburn Shields–Watkins Field Knoxville, TN rivalry 21–24 44,600 Williams F. M. October 1, 1961 Auburn fielder sinks Vols https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99701955/auburn-fielder-sinks-vols/ April 13, 2022 The Tennessean Newspapers.com October 7 w y Mississippi State Shields–Watkins Field Knoxville, TN 17–3 31,600 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99702183/vols-turn-back-maroons-173/ Asheville Citizen-Times Vols turn back Maroons, 17–3 October 8, 1961 April 13, 2022 Newspapers.com October 14 w y Tulsa Shields–Watkins Field Knoxville, TN 52–6 23,439 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99702407/vols-warm-up-for-alabama-rout-tulsa-52/ Kingsport Times-News Vols warm up for Alabama; Rout Tulsa, 52–6 October 15, 1961 April 13, 2022 Newspapers.com October 21 l y Alabama 5 Legion Field Birmingham, AL Third Saturday in October ABC 3–34 48,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99703246/trammell-stars-as-tide-crushes-tennessee/ The Decatur Daily Trammell stars as Tide crushes Tennessee 34–3 October 22, 1961 April 13, 2022 Newspapers.com October 28 w y Chattanooga Shields–Watkins Field Knoxville, TN 20–7 25,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85111640/faircloth-supplies-punch-as-vols-tumble/ The Knoxville News-Sentinel Faircloth supplies punch as Vols tumble Mocs, 20–7 October 29, 1961 September 10, 2021 Newspapers.com November 4 l y y North Carolina Kenan Memorial Stadium Chapel Hill, NC 21–22 35,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99703537/tars-stun-vols-2221-in-final-15-seconds/ The Greenville News Tars stun Vols 22–21 in final 15 seconds November 5, 1961 April 13, 2022 Newspapers.com November 11 w Georgia Tech 9 Shields–Watkins Field Knoxville, TN rivalry 10–6 46,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99703658/vols-upset-engineers-106/ Richmond Times Dispatch Vols upset Engineers, 10–6 November 12, 1961 April 13, 2022 Newspapers.com November 18 l y Ole Miss 6 rivalry Crump Stadium Memphis, TN 10–24 32,428 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99703916/powerful-ole-miss-belts-vols-2410/ The Jackson Sun Powerful Ole Miss belts Vols, 24–10 November 19, 1961 April 13, 2022 Newspapers.com November 25 w y Kentucky McLean Stadium Lexington, KY rivalry 26–16 37,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99704146/tennessee-downs-arch-rival-kentucky-261/ The Paducah Sun-Democrat Tennessee downs arch-rival Kentucky 26–16 November 26, 1961 April 13, 2022 Newspapers.com December 2 w Vanderbilt Shields–Watkins Field Knoxville, TN rivalry 41–7 29,130 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99704378/tennessee-vols-crush-vanderbilt-417-i/ Johnson City Press-Chronicle Tennessee Vols crush Vanderbilt, 41–7, in finale December 3, 1961 April 13, 2022 Newspapers.com Statistics The Volunteers gained an average of 183.2 rushing yards and 62.0 passing yards per game. On defense, they gave up an average of 159.7 rushing yards and 117.6 passing yards per game.1961 Tennessee Volunteers Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 4, 2024 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/tennessee/1961.html Tailback Mallon Faircloth completed 31 of 52 passes (59.6%) for 460 yards with eight touchdowns, zero interceptions, and a 184.7 quarterback rating. He also led the team in rushing (475 yards), total offense (935 yards), and scoring (36 points, six touchdowns). The team's leading rushers after Faircloth were Bunny Orr (332 yards, 67 carries), Glenn Glass (261 yards, 59 carries), Jack Nichols (231 yards, 53 carries), and George Canale (146 yards, 42 carries). The team's leading receivers were Hubert McClain (11 receptions, 149 yards) and Mike Stratton (nine receptions, 142 yards). Awards and honors Center Mike Lucci was selected as the team captain.1962 The Volunteer (University of Tennessee yearbook), p. 97. Lucci also won first-team honors from the Associated Press (AP) on the 1961 All-SEC football team and second-team honors from the United Press International (UPI). Tailback Mallon Faircloth was named to the second team by the AP and the third team by the UPI.https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=950&dat=19611205&id=a0hQAAAAIBAJ&sjid=IVcDAAAAIBAJ&pg=2203,778860&hl=en The Evening Independent December 5, 1961 Trammell, Neighbors, Fracchia Picked From Bama To All-SEChttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/2576453/the_monroe_newsstar/ AP's All-SEC The Monroe News-Star December 5, 1961 8 Newspapers.com June 8, 2015 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/2576490/the_delta_democrattimes/ The Delta Democrat-Times UPI All-Southeastern November 29, 1961 12 Newspapers.com June 8, 2015 Halfback Glenn Glass was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 17th round of the 1962 NFL draft.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1962/draft.htm?redir 1962 NFL Draft Pro-Football-Reference.com March 8, 2012 Personnel Players Pat Augustine (#84), end, junior, 6'0", 185 pounds Warren Blankenship (#52), center, senior, 6'0", 200 pounds Kenny Brown (79), tackle, junior, 6'1", 196 pounds George Canale (#45), tailback, junior, 5'9", 175 pounds J.W. Carter (#34), fullback, senior, 6'1", 190 pounds Wayne Coleman (#23), blocking back, junior, 5'9", 175 pounds Bob Dalton (#66), guard, sophomore, 6'0", 183 pounds Dick Evey (#75), tackle, sophomore, 6'4", 220 pounds Morgan Faircloth (#43), tailback, sophomore, 5'11", 182 pounds, Cordele, GA Buddy Fisher (#85), end, sophomore, 6'3", 190 pounds Joe Foxall (#63), guard, junior, 6'1", 192 pounds Glenn "Red" Glass (#49), tailback, senior, 6'1", 185 pounds L.T. Helton (#50), center, senior, 6'1", 200 pounds Ken Honea (#20), blocking back, 6'0", 185 pounds Johnny Hudson (#88), end, junior, 6'2", 201 pounds Paul Inglett (#65), guard, senior, 195 pounds Mike Lucci (#55), center, senior, 6'2", 200 pounds Cliff Marquart (#74), tackle, senior, 6'2", 204 pounds Hubert McClain (#19), wingback, sophomore, 5'11", 175 pounds Bobby Morton (#42), tailback, sophomore, 5'10", 161 pounds Jack Nichols (#33), fullback, junior, 6'0", 200 pounds Bunny Orr (#32), fullback, senior, 5'11", 185 pounds Larry Richards (#60), guard, junior, 6'2", 190 pounds Mike Stratton (#86), end, senior, 6'3", 205 pounds Paul Tilson (#76), tackle, junior, 6'1", 195 pounds Tom Williams (#70), tackle, junior, 6'1", 195 pounds Charles Wyrick (#12), wingback, junior, 6'0", 185 pounds Today's Rosters The Knoxville Journal September 30, 1961 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-knoxville-journal-tennessee-roster/156535012/ Newspapers.com1962 The Volunteer (University of Tennessee yearbook), pp. 98-99. Coaches and administrators Head coach: Bowden Wyatt Assistant coaches: George Cafego (backfield), Ralph Chancey, Bob Woodruff, Harvey Robinson, Dale Haupt, John Mauer, Jim McDonald Trainer: Mickey O'Brien Athletic director: Robert Neyland1962 The Volunteer, p. 96. References Tennessee Category:Tennessee Volunteers football seasons Tennessee Volunteers football