1961 Jackson State Tigers football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1961 Jackson State Tigers football Southwestern Athletic Conference SWAC 9–2 6–1 John Merritt 10th Alumni Stadium SWAC champion Orange Blossom Classic L 8–14 vs. Florida A&M The 1961 Jackson State Tigers football team represented Jackson College for Negro Teachers (now known as Jackson State University) as a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) during the 1961 college football season. Led by tenth-year head coach John Merritt, the Tigers compiled an overall record of 9–2, with a conference record of 6–1, and finished as SWAC champion. Back Roy Curry received third-team honors on the 1961 Little All-America college football team.Annual Little All-Americans -- Small College Stars Selected The Shreveport Journal Harold Claassen December 6, 1961 17 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88758261/annual-little-all-americans-small/ Newspapers.com Schedule September 23 w y Prairie View A&M Blackshear Field Prairie View, TX 20–14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-advertiser-jackson-takes-grid/129801623/ Jackson takes grid victory The Daily Advertiser September 24, 1961 August 10, 2023 Newspapers.com September 30 w y y Mississippi Vocational Magnolia Stadium Itta Bena, MS 39–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/jackson-advocate-power-laden-jsc-tigers/129801746/ Power-laden JSC Tigers swamps MVC Jackson Advocate October 7, 1961 August 10, 2023 Newspapers.com October 7 w y Arkansas AM&N Pumphrey Stadium Pine Bluff, AR 19–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pittsburgh-courier-jackson-state-tig/129801850/ Jackson State Tigers win, 19–6 over Arkansas The Pittsburgh Courier October 14, 1961 August 10, 2023 Newspapers.com October 14 w y 1961 Alcorn A&M Braves Alcorn A&M Alumni Stadium Jackson, MS rivalry 28–20 https://www.newspapers.com/article/jackson-advocate/127358368/ Jackson Advocate JSC Tigers have rough time in 28–20 win over Alcorn Braves October 21, 1961 August 10, 2023 Newspapers.com October 21 l y Southern Ladd Stadium Mobile, AL Claver Classic/rivalry 7–17 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/alabama-tribune-southern-knocks-jackson/129802177/ Southern knocks Jackson State from unbeaten ranks, 17–7 Alabama Tribune October 27, 1961 August 10, 2023 Newspapers.com October 28 w Grambling Alumni Stadium Jackson, MS 14–13 6,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122030866/jackson-st-nudges-past-grambling/ The Clarion-Ledger Jackson St. nudges past Grambling October 29, 1961 August 10, 2023 Newspapers.com November 4 w Wiley Alumni Stadium Jackson, MS 20–0 3,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-jackson-state-victor/129802369/ The Courier-Journal Jackson State victor November 5, 1961 August 10, 2023 Newspapers.com November 11 w y Texas Southern Jeppesen Stadium Houston, TX 12–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-jackson-state-leads-the-p/127766362/ Jackson State leads the Pack The Clarion-Ledger November 15, 1961 August 10, 2023 Newspapers.com November 18 w y Texas College Steer Stadium Tyler, TX 78–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger/126948055/ Jackson Staters win SWAC title The Clarion-Ledger November 19, 1961 August 10, 2023 Newspapers.com November 23 w y y Tennessee A&I Hale Stadium Nashville, TN 12–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/nashville-banner-hopes-high-for-stronger/129802785/ Hopes high for stronger team at A&I in '62 Nashville Banner November 24, 1961 August 10, 2023 Newspapers.com December 9 l y y Florida A&M 4 Miami Orange Bowl Miami, FL Orange Blossom Classic 8–14 47,791 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/39405169/am_sneaks_by_jackson_state_148/ A&M sneaks by Jackson State, 14–8 Tallahassee Democrat December 10, 1961 August 10, 2023 Newspapers.com Cumulative Football Statistics Report (1961 Jackson State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/314/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association August 10, 2023 References Jackson State Category:Jackson State Tigers football seasons Category:Southwestern Athletic Conference football champion seasons Jackson State Tigers football