1961 Xavier Musketeers football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1961 Xavier Musketeers football Independent 6–4 Ed Doherty 3rd Xavier Stadium The 1961 Xavier Musketeers football team was an American football team that represented Xavier University as an independent during the 1961 college football season. In their third year under head coach Ed Doherty, the Musketeers compiled a 6–4 record.1961 Xavier Musketeers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football May 10, 2023 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/xavier/1961-schedule.html Schedule 1961 AP September 15 w Kent State Xavier Stadium Cincinnati, OH 16–8 7,120 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-xu-whips-kent-st/124369625/ The Cincinnati Enquirer XU whips Kent State in opener, 16–8 September 16, 1961 May 10, 2023 Newspapers.com September 23 l y Miami (OH) Miami Field Oxford, OH 0–3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news-miami-reverses-form-t/124369802/ Dayton Daily News Miami reverses form, trips Xavier on late field goal September 24, 1961 May 10, 2023 Newspapers.com September 29 l y Detroit University of Detroit Stadium Detroit, MI 8–34 15,750 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/34824462/titan_qb_all_over_the_field_348/ Titan Q.B. all over the field, 34–8: Gross throws Xavier for a loop Detroit Free Press September 30, 1961 May 10, 2023 Newspapers.com October 7 w y Cincinnati Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH rivalry 17–12 25,000–28,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-xu-scores-early/124370080/ The Cincinnati Enquirer XU scores early, holds off UC, 17–12 October 8, 1961 May 10, 2023 Newspapers.com October 14 w y Ohio Peden Stadium Athens, OH 6–3 14,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/springfield-news-sun-xavier-nips-ohio-u/124370274/ Springfield News-Sun Xavier nips Ohio U. October 15, 1961 May 10, 2023 Newspapers.com October 21 w y Dayton Baujan Field Dayton, OH 14–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/palladium-item-dayton-eleven-bows-to-xav/124370384/ Palladium-Item Dayton eleven bows to Xavier in 14–0 decision October 22, 1961 May 10, 2023 Newspapers.com October 28 l The Citadel Xavier Stadium Cincinnati, OH 6–7 9,789 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-and-democrat-the-citadel-nips/124370543/ The Times and Democrat The Citadel nips Xavier October 29, 1961 May 10, 2023 Newspapers.com November 4 w Louisville Xavier Stadium Cincinnati, OH 16–8 4,532 https://www.newspapers.com/article/messenger-inquirer-xavier-wins-12th-stra/124370732/ Messenger-Inquirer Xavier wins 12th straight contest from Louisville November 5, 1961 May 10, 2023 Newspapers.com November 11 w Marshall Xavier Stadium Cincinnati, OH 3–2 5,103 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lexington-herald-xavier-defeats-mars/124370907/ The Lexington Herald Xavier defeats Marshall by 3–2 November 12, 1961 May 10, 2023 Newspapers.com November 18 l y Kentucky McLean Stadium Lexington, KY 0–9 25,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/messenger-inquirer-wildcats-slip-by-stub/124371121/ Wildcats slip by stubborn Xavier, 9–0 Messenger-Inquirer November 19, 1961 May 10, 2023 Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1961 Xavier) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/174397 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics May 11, 2025 References Xavier Category:Xavier Musketeers football seasons Xavier Musketeers football