1961 Muskingum Fighting Muskies football team

American college football season February 2026 January 2025 1961 Muskingum Fighting Muskies football Ohio Athletic Conference OAC 7–2 5–1 Ed Sherman 17th McConagha Stadium The 1961 Muskingum Fighting Muskies football team was an American football team that represented Muskingum University of New Concord, Ohio, during the 1961 Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) football season. In their 17th season under head coach Ed Sherman, the Fighting Muskies compiled a 7–2 record (5–1 against OAC opponents) and finished in a tie for third place in the OAC. Sherman achieved his 100th career win on October 21 against Heidelberg and was carried off the field.Muskie Gridders Present Ed Sherman With 100th Victory; Ed Sherman Becomes Man Of Many Smiles After Win Times Recorder October 22, 1961 1D https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-recorder-ed-sherman-becomes-ma/151912207/ Newspapers.com Muskingum in the fall of 1961 had a total attendance of 1,295 students, including 692 men.Enrollment At Muskingum Is Record-Breaking 1,295 The Times Recorder September 24, 1961 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-recorder-enrollment-at-musking/151874800/ Newspapers.com Schedule Eastern y y y September 23 at Marietta Marietta, OH W 14-0 Muskies Top Marietta 14-0 In Rugged Defensive Battle The Times Recorder September 24, 1961 1D https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-recorder-muskies-top-marietta/151875007/ Newspapers.com September 30 8:00 p.m. at Baldwin–Wallace<ncg> Berea, OH L 6-35 8,500 Muskies' Streak Is B-W Target https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer/177795082/ The Plain Dealer Cleveland, Ohio September 30, 1961 36 July 30, 2025 Newspapers.com Muskingum Beaten By Baldwin-Wallace The Sunday Times Recorder October 1, 1961 D1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-recorder-muskingum-beaten-by-b/126201879/ Newspapers.com Brief Summary of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Baldwin–Wallace) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/46/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association August 22, 2024 October 7 Denison New Concord, OH W 13-7 Muskingum Defeats Denison Big Reds In O.C. Battle The Times Recorder October 8, 1961 2D https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-recorder-muskingum-defeats-den/151911524/ Newspapers.com October 14 Mount Union New Concord, OH W 36-0 Muskingum Defense Shines In Victory Over Mt. Union: Sam Miller Scored 2 TD's Times Recorder October 18, 1961 1D https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-recorder-muskingum-defense-shi/151911785/ Newspapers.com October 21 Heidelberg<hc> McConagha Stadium New Concord, OH W 23-0 3,200 Muskie Gridders Present Ed Sherman With 100th Victory; Princes Beaten By 23-0n Times Recorder October 22, 1961 1D https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-recorder-muskie-gridders-prese/151912416/ Newspapers.com October 28 at West Chester<ncg> West Chester, PA W 19-16 9,000 Muskingum Gridders Upset Mighty West Chester 19-16: Bixler Scores Winnng TD In Fourth Period The Times Recorder October 29, 1961 1D https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-recorder-muskingum-gridders-up/151362242/ Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (West Chester) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/765/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 8, 2023 November 4 at Akron Rubber Bowl Akron, OH L 14-35 6,511 Mackey Scores 3 In 35-14 Frolic The Akron Beacon-Journal Tom Melody November 5, 1961 B1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal-mackey-scores-3/151424896/ Newspapers.com November 11 at Wooster Wooster, OH W 6-0 Last Quarter Touchdown Gives Muskingum 6-0 Win The Times Recorder November 12, 1961 1D https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-recorder-last-quarter-touchdow/151912650/ Newspapers.com November 18 Findlay<ncg> New Concord, OH W 32-0 Fighting Muskies End Season By Crushing Findlay 32-0: 5 Players Share In Scoring The Sunday Times Recorder November 19, 1961 1D https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-recorder-fighting-muskies-end/150894786/ Newspapers.com References Muskingum Category:Muskingum Fighting Muskies football seasons Muskingum Fighting Muskies football