1961 Dayton Flyers football team

American college football season January 2025 February 2026 1961 Dayton Flyers football Independent 2–8 Stan Zajdel 2nd Baujan Field The 1961 Dayton Flyers football team was an American football team represented the University of Dayton as an independent during the 1961 college football season. In their second year under head coach Stan Zajdel, the Flyers compiled a 2–8 record and were outscored by a total of 245 to 98.Timura Rallied After Injury Dayton Daily News Joe Burns November 23, 1961 37 https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news-timura-rallied-after-i/151665818/ Newspapers.com Quarterback Dan Laughlin led the team 530 passing yards. Junior left halfback Andy Timura led the team with 397 rushing yards, 468 receiving yards, and 30 points scored.1961 Dayton Flyers Stats Sports Reference LLC SR College Football July 19, 2024 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/dayton/1961.html Schedule y y September 16 at Cincinnati Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH L 12-16 16,000–18,000 UC Wins Opener Over Dayton, 16-12 The Cincinnati Enquirer Dick Forbes September 17, 1961 1G https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-uc-wins-opener-o/151664772/ Newspapers.com September 23 at Kent State Memorial Stadium Kent, OH L 14-38 Three Pass Interceptions Let Kent State Roll Over UD, 38-14 Dayton Daily News Joe Burns September 24, 1961 IV-1, IV-5 https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news-three-pass-interceptio/151664880/ Newspapers.com September 30 at Bowling Green University Stadium Bowling Green, OH L 11-28 8,451 Bee Gees Nab 28-11 Victory Over Dayton The Plain Dealer October 1, 1961 6C https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-bee-gees-nab-28-11-vict/151665595/ Newspapers.com October 7 Ohio Baujan Field Dayton, OH L 13-14 12,000 Dayton's Dreams Ruined By Ohio U. Rally, 14-13 Dayton Daily News Joe Burns October 8, 1961 IV-1, IV-8 https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news-daytons-dreams-ruined/151664990/ Newspapers.com October 14 at Louisville Fairgrounds Stadium Louisville, KY W 7-6 4,236 U.L. Gambles, Loses 7-6 To Dayton The Courier-Journal Johnny Carrico October 15, 1961 II-1, II-6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-ul-gambles-loses/151665109/ Newspapers.com October 21 Xavier Baujan Field Dayton, OH L 0-14 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 Detroit Baujan Field Dayton, OH L 12-41 Flyers Fall To Detroit Dayton Daily News Joe Burns October 29, 1961 IV-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/34825117/flyers_fall_to_detroit/ Newspapers.com November 4 at Holy Cross Fitton Field Worcester, MA L 0-28 8,000 Holy Cross Tops Dayton, 28 to 0 The New York Times New York, New York United Press International November 5, 1961 S5H.C. Air Game Bombs Dayton The Boston Globe November 5, 1961 81 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53647774/hc-air-game-bombs-dayton/ November 11 Miami (OH) Baujan Field Dayton, OH L 6-48 After UD Took 6-0 Lead, Miami Scored and Scored Dayton Daily News Joe Burns November 12, 1961 IV-1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news-after-ud-took-6-0-lead/151665316/ Newspapers.com November 18 Wichita Baujan Field Dayton, OH W 23-12 UD Shocks Wichita In Finale, 23-12 Dayton Daily News Joe Burns November 19, 1961 IV-1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news-ud-shocks-wichita-in-f/151665200/ Newspapers.com https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/dayton/1961-schedule.html 1961 Dayton Flyers Schedule and Results Sports Reference July 19, 2024 References Dayton Category:Dayton Flyers football seasons Dayton Flyers football