1961 Louisville Cardinals football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1961 Louisville Cardinals football Independent 6–3 Frank Camp 16th Fairgrounds Stadium The 1961 Louisville Cardinals football team was an American football team that represented the University of Louisville as an independent during the 1961 college football season. In their 16th season under head coach Frank Camp, the Cardinals compiled a 6–3 record and outscored opponents by a total of 180 to 92.2019 Louisville Cardinals Football Media Guide University of Louisville 2019 https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/gocards.com/documents/2019/8/1/2019_UofL_Football_Media_Guide.pdf 153 March 29, 2020 September 6, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190906181105/https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/gocards.com/documents/2019/8/1/2019_UofL_Football_Media_Guide.pdf dead Quarterback Johnny Giles set a new school record with 1,346 yards of total offense during the 1961 season. The team played its home games at Fairgrounds Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. Schedule y y September 16 1961 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Tennessee Tech Fairgrounds Stadium Louisville, KY W 29–13 6,148 September 22 at 1961 Eastern Kentucky Maroons Eastern Kentucky Richmond, KY W 33–6 4,000 September 30 Marshall Fairgrounds Stadium Louisville, KY W 32–6 3,126–3,162 Giles Warms To Task, Hurls 4 T.D.'s To Tie Unitas Mark In 32-6 U.L. Rout The Courier-Journal Johnny Carrico October 1, 1961 1, 5 (section 2) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-giles-warms-to-task/153439774/ Newspapers.com October 7 Memphis State Fairgrounds Stadium Louisville, KY (rivalry) L 13–28 11,332 U. of L. Slows Memphis St., Falls 28 To 13 The Courier-Journal Johnny Carrico October 8, 1961 1, 5 (sports) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-u-of-l-slows-memph/153442025/ October 14 Dayton Fairgrounds Stadium Louisville, KY L 6–7 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 Western Kentucky Fairgrounds Stadium Louisville, KY W 20–0 4,825 November 4 at Xavier Xavier Stadium Cincinnati, OH L 8–16 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 at Kent State Memorial Stadium Kent, OH W 19–15 4,000 Kent Loses 6th Straight, 19 to 15 The Plain Dealer Andy Palich November 12, 1961 6C https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-kent-loses-6th-straight/153441779/ Newspapers.com November 18 at North Texas State Fouts Field Denton, TX W 20–0 4,000 Cardinals clip Eagles by 20–0 Fort Worth Star-Telegram November 19, 1961 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88233988/cardinals-clip-eagles-by-200/ November 2, 2021 Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Louisville) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/367/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 20, 2022 Statistics The Cardinals tallied 2,987 yards of total offense (332 yards per game), consisting of 1,770 rushing yards (196 yards per game) and 1,217 passing yards (135 yards per game). On defense, they held opponents to 1,835 yards of total offense (204 yards per game) with 1,109 rushing yards and 726 passing yards. Junior quarterback Johnny Giles set a new Louisville single-season record with 1,346 yards of total offense, including 1,209 passing yards.Giles Total Yardage Adds Up To 13 T.D.'s...He Got None! The Courier-Journal Johnny Carrico November 20, 1961 8 (sports) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-giles-total-yardage/153440440/ Newspapers.com His total offense mark ranked eight among the nation's small college players during the 1961 season.U.L.'s Giles Eighth In Total Offense The Courier-Journal December 10, 1961 10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-giles/153440841/ Newspapers.com Giles also tied Johnny Unitas' Louisville single-game record with four touchdown passes in a victory over Marshall. Junior end Don Hockensmith and junior halfback Lee Calland tied as the team's leading scorers with 36 points each. They were followed by Ernie Green with 32 points and Tanny Phelps with 30. The team's rushing leaders were Lee Calland with (600 yards, 108 carries) and Ernie Green (397 yards, 87 carries). The team's receiving leaders were Don Hockensmith (20 receptions, 392 yards) and Lee Calland (16 receptions, 223 yards). References Louisville Category:Louisville Cardinals football seasons Louisville Cardinals football Category:1961 in Louisville, Kentucky