1961 Central Michigan Chippewas football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1961 Central Michigan Chippewas football Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference IIAC 2–8 1–5 Kenneth Kelly 11th Jim Hasse Alumni Field The 1961 Central Michigan Chippewas football team represented Central Michigan University in the Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) during the 1961 college football season. In their 11th season under head coach Kenneth Kelly, the Chippewas compiled a 2–8 record (1–5 against IIAC opponents) and were outscored by their opponents by a combined total of 214 to 95.Central Michigan 2015 Football Media Guide Central Michigan University July 20, 2016 100, 110 2015 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cmu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/2015-Football-Media-Guide.pdf October 26, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161026171041/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cmu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/2015-Football-Media-Guide.pdf dead The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Gary Harrington with 239 passing yards and Chuck Koons with 402 rushing yards and 130 receiving yards.2015 Media Guide, pp. 88-89. Guard Jim Hasse received the team's most valuable player award.2015 Media Guide, p. 95. Two Central Michigan players (Hasse and defensive end Bill Johnson) received first-team honors on the All-IIAC team.2015 Media Guide, p. 96. Schedule y y September 9 vs Northern Michigan<ncg> Arthur Hill Stadium Saginaw, MI L 0-35 8,500 Chippewas Lose To Northern, 35-0 The Lansing State Journal September 11, 1961 16 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16711962/chippewas_lose_to_northern_350/ Newspapers.com September 16 Western Michigan<ncg> Alumni Field Mount Pleasant, MI (rivalry) L 21-27 6,800 Broncos Slip Past Chips Detroit Free Press September 17, 1961 4D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16712033/broncos_slip_past_chips/ Newspapers.com September 21 at Youngstown<ncg> Youngstown, OH L 7-36 7,500 Youngstown '11' Stuns Chips, 36-7 The Lansing State Journal September 22, 1961 27 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16712105/youngstown_11_stuns_chips_367/ Newspapers.com September 30 at Southern Illinois McAndrew Stadium Carbondale, IL L 0-18 5,500 Chips Lose To SI, 18-0 The Lansing State Journal October 1, 1961 54 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16712308/chips_lose_to_si_180/ Newspapers.com October 7 Western Illinois Alumni Field Mount Pleasant, MI L 7-12 5,000–5,100 Chips Fall, 12-7 Detroit Free Press October 8, 1961 48 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16712402/chips_fall_127/ Newspapers.com Brief Summary of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Western Illinois) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/771/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association July 31, 2024 October 14 at Illinois State Normal McCormick Field Normal, IL L 21-32 5,000 State Normal Raps Central The Pantagraph October 15, 1961 13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16712535/state_normal_raps_central/ Newspapers.com October 21 at Eastern Michigan Briggs Field Ypsilanti, MI (rivalry) W 13-11 5,500 Chips Win First Game, 13 to 11 The Lansing State Journal October 22, 1961 54 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16712660/chips_win_first_game_13_to_11/ Newspapers.com October 28 Northern Illinois<hc> Alumni Field Mount Pleasant, MI L 0-11 8,000–8,100 Chips Knocked Off Detroit Free Press October 29, 1961 D7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16712769/chips_knocked_off/ Newspapers.com November 4 Hillsdale<ncg> Alumni Field Mount Pleasant, MI W 13-10 5,000 Chips Silence Critics Detroit Free Press November 5, 1961 D7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16712882/chips_silence_critics/ Newspapers.com November 11 Eastern Illinois Alumni Field Mount Pleasant, MI L 13-22 5,000 C. Michigan Beaten, 22-13, by E. Illinois Chicago Tribune November 12, 1961 2:3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16712959/c_michigan_beaten_2213_by_e/ Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Central Michigan) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/129/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 14, 2022 References Central Michigan Category:Central Michigan Chippewas football seasons Central Michigan Chippewas football