1961 Arkansas Razorbacks football team

American college football season February 2026 January 2025 1961 Arkansas Razorbacks football Southwest Conference SWC 8 9 8–3 6–1 Frank Broyles 4th John Childress Harold Horton George McKinney Razorback StadiumWar Memorial Stadium SWC co-champion Sugar Bowl L 3–10 vs. Alabama The 1961 Arkansas Razorbacks football team was an American football team that represented the University of Arkansas in the Southwest Conference (SWC) during the 1961 college football season. In their fourth year under head coach Frank Broyles, the Razorbacks compiled an 8–3 record (6–1 in conference games), finished in a tie with Texas for the SWC championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 183 to 97. The Razorbacks' only losses during the regular season came against Ole Miss by a 16–0 score and to Texas by a 33–7 score. The team was ranked No. 9 in the final Associated Press (AP) writers poll and No. 8 in the final United Press International (UPI) coaches poll and went on to lose to the undefeated national champion Alabama in the 1962 Sugar Bowl by a 10–3 score.1961 Arkansas Razorbacks Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football August 1, 2015 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/arkansas/1961-schedule.html Arkansas halfback Lance Alworth was selected by the Football Writers Association of America as a first-team player on the 1961 College Football All-America Team. He was also honored as a second-team All-American by the Associated Press and UPI. Alworth was later inducted into both the College Football Hall of Fame and Pro Football Hall of Fame. Schedule 1961 AP September 23 l y y Ole Miss 9 Memorial Stadium Jackson, MS rivalry ABC 0–16 46,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lubbock-avalanche-journal-ole-miss-rolls/133245269/ Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Ole Miss rolls over touted Porkers, 16–0 September 24, 1961 October 10, 2023 Newspapers.com September 30 w y Tulsa Razorback Stadium Fayetteville, AR 6–0 18,000 Razorbacks Edge Hurricane by 6-0 Fort Worth Star-Telegram October 1, 1961 1 (section 2) https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-razorbacks-edge/155324642/ Newspapers.com October 7 w TCU War Memorial Stadium Little Rock, AR 28–3 40,000 Dream Ends for Frogs; Arkansas Wins by 28-3 Fort Worth Star-Telegram Bill Van Fleet October 9, 1961 3 (section 3) https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-dream-ends-for/155317704/ Newspapers.com October 14 w y Baylor 9 Baylor Stadium Waco, TX 23–13 34,000 Quick-Hitting Razorbacks Get Revenge, Smother Bruins in 23-13 Rockslide Waco Tribune-Herald Dave Campbell October 15, 1961 2B https://www.newspapers.com/article/waco-tribune-herald-quick-hitting-razorb/155309362/ Newspapers.com October 21 l 10 Texas 3 Razorback Stadium Fayetteville, AR rivalry 7–33 33,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123814615/texas-socks-hogs-takes-swc-lead/ The Nashville Tennessean Texas socks Hogs, takes SWC lead October 22, 1961 April 30, 2023 Newspapers.com October 28 w y Northwestern State T–7 (small) War Memorial Stadium Little Rock, AR 42–7 31,500 November 4 w Texas A&M Razorback Stadium Fayetteville, AR rivalry 15–8 Hogs' Late Score Dooms Aggies, 15-8 Fort Worth Star-Telegram Bill Van Fleet November 5, 1961 1, 6 (section 2) https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-hogs-late-scor/155123509/ Newspapers.com November 11 w y Rice Rice Stadium Houston, TX 10–0 43,000 Razorbacks Sink Owls, 10-0, in Mud Fort Worth Star-Telegram Jim Trinkle November 12, 1961 1, 4 (section 2) https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-razorbacks-sink/155324544/ Newspapers.comBlume, Jackson Pace Rice To 42-7 Victory Over Tech Corpus Christi Times Associated Press November 5, 1961 1C https://www.newspapers.com/article/corpus-christi-times-blume-jackson-pace/155246638/ Newspapers.com November 18 w y SMU Cotton Bowl Dallas, TX 21–7 17,000 Hogs Whip Ponies, 21-7, Pull Into Tie for Lead Fort Worth Star-Telegram Herb Owens November 19, 1961 2 (section 2) https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-hogs-whip-ponie/155316568/ Newspapers.com November 25 w y 9 Texas Tech War Memorial Stadium Little Rock, AR rivalry 28-0 41,000 Raiders Couldn't Move Hogs Lubbock Avalanche-Journal November 27, 1961 B3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lubbock-avalanche-journal-raiders-couldn/155258338/ Newspapers.com January 1 l y 9 Alabama 1 Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA Sugar Bowl NBC 3–10 82,910 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-knoxville-journal-alabamas-national/133234927/ The Knoxville Journal Alabama's national champs hogtie Arkansas, 10–3 January 2, 1962 October 10, 2023 Newspapers.com Awards Lance Alworth was the only Arkansas player to receive first-team honors on the 1961 All-America football team. He received the honor from the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) for Look magazine.1,100 Writers Name 4 Big Ten Players to '61 All-America Chicago Tribune December 5, 1961 IV-1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-1100-writers-name-4-big/153053660/ Newspapers.com He was named to the second team by the Associated Press (AP) and United Press International (UPI).Alworth On 2nd AP All-America Northwest Arkansas Times December 8, 1961 11 https://www.newspapers.com/article/northwest-arkansas-times-alworth-on-2nd/153054043/ Newspapers.com Firve Arkansas players were recognized by the AP or UPI on the 1961 All-Southwest Conference football team: Lance Alworth (AP-1, UPI-1); guard Dean Garrett (AP-1, UPI-1); end Jim Collier (AP-2, UPI-1); back George McKinney (AP_2); and tackle John Childress (AP-2).Saxton, Alworth Lead Coaches' All-Southwest Conference Teams Corsicana Daily Sun December 4, 1961 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3071930/1961_ap_all_swc/ Newspapers.com UPI All-Southwest Conference The Bryan Daily Eagle December 3, 1961 12 https://www.newspapers.com/image/43468776/ Newspapers.com Statistics The team's rushing leaders were Lance Alworth (531 yards, 110 carries); Paul Dudley (364 yards, 77 carries); Billy Joe Moody (298 yards, 81 carries); Jesse Branch (286 yards, 69 carries); George McKinney (284 yards, 68 carries); and Billy Moore (252 yards, 62 carries).1961 Arkansas Razorbacks Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football August 10, 2024 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/arkansas/1961.html The passing leaders were George McKinney (32 of 68 for 426 yards with six touchdowns and five interceptions); and Billy Moore (14 of 35 for 231 yards with two touchdowns and five interceptions). The team's receiving leaders were Alworth (18 catches, 320 yards); Jimmy Collier (10 catches, 139 yards); and Paul Dudley (seven catches, 121 yards). The scoring leaders were Alworth (30 points); George McKinney (24 points); Paul Dudley (24 points); and Billy Moore (18 points). Personnel Players 20em Lance Alworth, halfback, 6'0", 178 pounds Danny Brabham, guard, 6'4", 210 pounds Jesse Branch, fullback, 5'11", 190 pounds Mickey Cissell, fullback, 6'2", 194 pounds Billy Clay, tackle, 6'3", 206 pounds Jim Collier, end, 6'1", 187 pounds Paul Dudley, halfback Hoover Evans, end, 6'1", 195 pounds Dean Garrett, guard, 6'0", 200 pounds Harold Horton, halfback, 5'8", 160 pounds Jim John, end, 6'0", 190 pounds Tim Langston, end, 6'1", 185 pounds Jerry Lineberger, center, 6'0", 194 pounds Jerry Mazzanti, tackle, 6'2", 200 pounds George McKinney, quarterback, 5'11", 185 pounds Freddy Melder, halfbacks, 5'8", 170 pounds Billy Jay Moody, fullback, 6'1" 195 pounds Billy Moore, quarterback, 5'10", 175 pounds Charlie Moore, guard, 6'5", 212 pounds Ray Trail, guard, 5'11", 208 pounds Darrell Williams, halfback, 5'11", 170 pounds Jim Worthington, fullback, 6'1", 192 pounds Razorback Football Roster Northwest Arkansas Times September 8, 1961 5B https://www.newspapers.com/article/northwest-arkansas-times-roster/153055500/ Newspapers.com Staff 20em Frank Broyles, head coach John H. Barnhill, athletic director George Cole, assistant athletic director Dixie B. White (offensive line) Hayden Fry (offensive backfield) Steed White (offensive ends) Jim Mackenzie (defensive line) Wilson Matthews (defensive backfield) Douglas Dickey (pass defense) Jim Davis (freshmen) C. A. (Ab) Bidwell (T-Team) Bill Ferrell (trainer) '61 Porkers in Brief Northwest Arkansas Times September 8, 1961 5B https://www.newspapers.com/article/northwest-arkansas-times-porkers/153055539/ Newspapers.com References Arkansas Category:Arkansas Razorbacks football seasons Category:Southwest Conference football champion seasons Arkansas Razorbacks football