1961 Central State Bronchos football team

American college football season February 2026 January 2025 1961 Central State Bronchos football Oklahoma Collegiate Conference OCC 9–1 6–1 Al Blevins 4th Central Field OCC co-champion The 1961 Central State Bronchos football team was an American football team that represented Central State College (now known as the University of Central Oklahoma) during the 1961 college football season. In their fourth year under head coach Al Blevins, the Bronchos compiled a 9–1 record (6–1 in conference games), won the OCC championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 252 to 90. Lions Finish In First With Central State https://www.newspapers.com/clip/49961616/durant-daily-democrat/ The Durant Daily Democrat Durant, Oklahoma United Press International November 20, 1961 7 April 30, 2020 Newspapers.com Central State was ranked No. 9 in the final NAIA poll. Linfield Third As Whittier Fourth; Pittsburgh Top Team https://www.newspapers.com/article/eureka-humboldt-standard/125894360/ Humboldt Standard Eureka, California November 22, 1961 10 June 5, 2023 Newspapers.com The team played home games at Central Field in Edmond, Oklahoma. Schedule y y September 15 at 1961 Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds Eastern New Mexico<ncg> Portales, NM W 13-6 September 23 at Langston Guthrie, OK W 14-13 6,000 Bronchos Shade Langston, 14-13 The Daily Oklahoman Ray Soldan September 24, 1961 4E https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-oklahoman-bronchos-shade-langs/152911609/ Newspapers.com September 29 at Emporia State<ncg> Emporia, KS W 27-7 Bronchos Rout Emporia State The Daily Oklahoman September 30, 1961 13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-oklahoman-bronchos-rout-empori/152910981/ Newspapers.com October 7 1961 Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs Southwestern Oklahoma State Edmond, OK W 20-0 2,000 Central Passing Blasts Bulldogs The Daily Oklahoman Volney Meece October 8, 1961 2E https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-oklahoman-central-passing-blas/152910449/ Newspapers.com October 14 at 1961 East Central Tigers East Central Norris Stadium Ada, OK W 19-18 5,000 Central State Remains Unbeaten; Panhandle Is Next For E.C. Team The Ada Evening News October 16, 1961 6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ada-evening-news-central-state-remai/152910061/ Newspapers.com October 21 1961 Northwestern Oklahoma State Rangers Northwestern Oklahoma State Edmond, OK W 12-7 Bronchos Edge Rangers, 12-7 The Daily Oklahoman Frank Boggs October 22, 1961 2E https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-oklahoman-bronchos-edge-ranger/152909712/ Newspapers.com October 26 at 1961 Northeastern State Redmen Northeastern State Tahlequah, OK W 32-0 Bronchos Ride Over Redmen The Guymon Daily Herald October 27, 1961 2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/guymon-daily-herald-bronchos-ride-over-r/152909359/ Newspapers.com November 4 1961 Southeastern Oklahoma State Savages Southeastern Oklahoma State<hc> Edmond, OK W 59-12 6,000 Central State Aerials Stagger Savages, 59-12 The Daily Oklahoman Ray Soldan November 5, 1961 E5 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-oklahoman-central-state-aerial/152908705/ Newspapers.com November 10 Western State (CO)<ncg> Edmond, OK w 30-0 5,000 Bronchos Pitch Colorado Eleven For 9th in Row The Daily Oklahoman Frank Boggs November 11, 1961 13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-oklahoman-bronchos-pitch-color/152908959/ Newspapers.com November 17 Panhandle A&M Broncho Stadium Edmond, OK L 26-27 8,000 Panhandle Edges Central, 27-26 The Daily Oklahoman Frank Boggs November 19, 1961 E2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-oklahoman-panhandle-edges-cent/152235267/ Newspapers.com References Central State Category:Central Oklahoma Bronchos football seasons Category:Oklahoma Collegiate Conference football champion seasons Central State Bronchos football