1961 Northeast Missouri State Bulldogs football team

American college football season February 2026 January 2025 1961 Northeast Missouri State Bulldogs football Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association MIAA 9–1 5–0 Maurice Wade 11th Stokes Stadium MIAA champion Mineral Water Bowl W 22–8 vs. Parsons The 1961 Northeast Missouri State Bulldogs football team was an American football team that represented Northeast Missouri State Teachers College (now known as Truman State University) as a member of the Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) during the 1961 college football season. In their 11th year under head coach Maurice Wade, the Bulldogs compiled a 9–1 record (5–0 in conference games), won the MIAA championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 218 to 86.Kreisler Fritz Loop Titles Old Hat For Vikes, Bulldogs And Their Coaches https://www.newspapers.com/clip/55779504/the-kansas-city-star/ The Kansas City Star Kansas City, Missouri November 13, 1961 13 July 21, 2020 Newspapers.com The team tallied 2,954 yards of total offense (328 yards per game), consisting of 1,989 rushing yards (221 yards per game) and 965 passing yards (107 yards per game). On defense, the Bulldogs gave up 1,740 yards (193 yards per game) with 1,147 rushing yards (127 yards per game) and 593 passing yards (65.77 yards per game). Quarterback Jack Ball, a 197-pound junior, led the team with 965 passing yards and 978 yards of total offense. He was also one of the leading vote recipients on the 1961 All-MIAA football team. Other statistical leaders included: halfback Ted Michael with 735 rushing yards; end Randy Jones with 18 receptions for 318 yards; and fullback Joe Minton with 55 points scored on seven touchdowns, 10 extra points, and a field goal. In addition to Ball, four other Northeast Missouri State players received first-team honors on the 1961 All-MIAA football team: end Milton Pike; tackle David Grant; guard Ronald Stark; and center Pat Claywell. Four others received second-team honors: backs Joseph Minton and Ted Michael; end Allen Church; and tackle Fred Lyles.Allen On All-MIAA First Team; Three On Second Daily Star-Journal November 22, 1961 7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-star-journal-allen-on-all-miaa-fir/152777561/ Newspapers.com The team played its home games at Stokes Stadium in Kirksville, Missouri. Schedule y y September 16 at 1961 William Jewell Cardinals William Jewell<ncg> Liberty, MO W 19-0 5,000 Kirksville Raps Jewell, 19-0 St. Joseph News-Press September 17, 1961 1D https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-joseph-news-press-kirksville-raps-je/152733575/ Newspapers.com September 22 at Washburn<ncg> Topeka, KS W 27-9 4,200 September 29 Northern Illinois<ncg> Stokes Stadium Kirksville, MO W 28-13 2,300–4,100 Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (Northern Illinois) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/503/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 12, 2022 October 7 at 1961 Central State Marauders Central State (OH)<ncg> Wilberforce, OH L 14-21 3,750 Central State 21 N. E. Mo. 14 The Akron Beacon Journal October 8, 1961 10B https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal-central-state-2/152734013/ Newspapers.com October 14 at 1961 Southeast Missouri State Indians Southeast Missouri State Cape Girardeau, MO W 26-7 8,000 October 21 1961 Northwest Missouri State Bearcats Northwest Missouri State Kirksville, MO W 36-7 2,400 Kirksville Bombs 'Cats For 36-7 Win The Maryville Daily Forum October 23, 1961 8 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-maryville-daily-forum-kirksville-bom/152732321/ Newspapers.com October 28 at 1961 Southwest Missouri State Bears Southwest Missouri State SMS Stadium Springfield, MO W 12-7 5,500–7,000 SMS Nipped in Last Minute Springfield Leader and Press October 29, 1961 35 https://www.newspapers.com/article/springfield-leader-and-press-sms-nipped/152735358/ Newspapers.com November 3 1961 Central Missouri State Mules Central Missouri State Kirksville, MO W 14-7 3,750 CMSC Mules Lose At Kirksville By Score Of 14-7 The Daily Star-Journal November 6, 1961 5 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-star-journal-cmsc-mules-lose-at-ki/152732802/ Newspapers.com November 10 1961 Missouri–Rolla Miners Missouri–Rolla Kirksville, MO W 20-7 3,100 November 25 vs Parsons<ncg> Excelsior Springs High School Stadium Excelsior, MO (Mineral Water Bowl) W 22-8 5,000 Kirksville Reigns at Spa The Kansas City Star Dick Mackey November 26, 1961 7B https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kansas-city-star-kirksville-reigns-a/152682387/ Newspapers.com22-8 Defeat To Parsons In Bowl Tilt The Des Moines Register Buck Turnbull November 26, 1961 3S https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register-22-8-defeat-to-p/142110593/ Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics [N.E. Mo. State] https://stats.ncaa.org/team/499/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association August 6, 2024 Official Collegiate Football Record Book 1962 National Collegiate Athletic Association 126 References Northeast Missouri State Category:Truman State Bulldogs football seasons Category:Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association football champion seasons Northeast Missouri State Bulldogs football