1961 Idaho State Bengals football team

American college football season January 2025 February 2026 1961 Idaho State Bengals football Independent 5–2–1 Babe Caccia 10th Spud Bowl The 1961 Idaho State Bengals football team was an American football team that represented Idaho State College (now known as Idaho State University) as an independent during the 1961 college football season. The Bengals compiled a 5–2–1 record. Babe Caccia was in his tenth year as the team's head coach. Caccia led the team to five Rocky Mountain Conference (RMC) championships before the team became an independent in 1961. The team's assistant coaches were Leo McKillip (backfield) and Dean Thomas (end).On The Sidelines Idaho State Journal Tom Morrison October 25, 1961 6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/idaho-state-journal-babe-caccia/151742615/ Newspapers.com Schedule y y September 16 Hamilton AFB Spud Bowl Pocatello, ID T 12–12 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-idaho-statesman-hamilton-isc-play-t/174895937/ The Idaho Statesman Hamilton, ISC play to 12–12 tie September 17, 1961 June 20, 2025 Newspapers.com September 23 Colorado Mines Spud Bowl Pocatello, ID W 50–6 3,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-spokesman-review-idaho-state-romps-o/174896004/ The Spokesman-Review Idaho State romps over Miners, 50–6 September 24, 1961 June 20, 2025 Newspapers.com September 30 Western State (CO) Spud Bowl Pocatello, ID W 22–10 3,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/idaho-state-journal-bengals-rally-to-bea/174896095/ Idaho State Journal Bengals rally to beat Western State, 22–10 October 1, 1961 June 20, 2025 Newspapers.com October 7 at Arizona State–Flagstaff Lumberjack Stadium Flagstaff, AZ W 27–0 4,500 Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Arizona State–Flagstaff) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/501/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 22, 2022 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montana-standard-idaho-state-is-vict/174896182/ The Montana Standard Idaho State is victor by 27–0 October 8, 1961 June 20, 2025 Newspapers.com October 14 at Drake Drake Stadium Des Moines, IA W 12–11 5,000 Drake 12–11 Loser The Des Moines Register Jim Moackler October 15, 1961 Sports 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register-drake-12-11-lose/151655906/ Newspapers.com October 28 Montana State<hc> Spud Bowl Pocatello, ID W 14–12 2,000 ISC Bengals to Battle Arch Rival Tomorrow in Homecoming Game Idaho State Journal October 27, 1961 9 https://www.newspapers.com/article/idaho-state-journal-isc-bengals-to-battl/151742894/ Newspapers.comExtra Points Spell Victory For Bengals Over Bobcats The Independent-Record October 29, 1961 9 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-independent-record-extra-points-spel/151743048/ Newspapers.com November 4 at Colorado State–Greeley Jackson Field Greeley, CO L 22–27 Bears Shock 6th Ranked Idaho State, 27–22 Greeley Tribune November 6, 1961 18 https://www.newspapers.com/article/greeley-daily-tribune-bears-shock-6th-ra/151326884/ Newspapers.com November 18 at 1961 San Diego Marines Devil Dogs San Diego Marines Hall Field San Diego, CA L 6–28 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-idaho-statesman-idaho-state-beaten-2/174896297/ The Idaho Statesman Idaho State beaten 28–6 by Marines November 19, 1961 June 20, 2025 Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics Idaho State (1961 Idaho State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/294/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association July 21, 2024 References Idaho State Category:Idaho State Bengals football seasons Idaho State Bengals football