1961 Cincinnati Bearcats football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1961 Cincinnati Bearcats football Missouri Valley Conference MVC 3–7 1–2 Chuck Studley 1st Ken Byers Don Ross Nippert Stadium The 1961 Cincinnati Bearcats football team was an American football team that represented the University of Cincinnati as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) during the 1961 college football season. In their first year under head coach Chuck Studley, the Bearcats compiled an overall record of 3–7 record with a mark of 1–2 in conference playing, finished in a three-way tie for second place out of four teams in the MVC, and were outscored by opponents 142 to 97. The team played home games at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati. Cincinnati's statistical leaders included Larry Harp with 426 passing yards, Phil Goldner with 277 rushing yards, and Jim Paris with 185 receiving yards. Schedule September 16 w y Dayton Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH 16–12 16,000–18,000 UC Wins Opener Over Dayton, 16-12 The Cincinnati Enquirer Dick Forbes September 17, 1961 1G https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-uc-wins-opener-o/151664772/ Newspapers.com September 23 l y y Boston College Alumni Stadium Chestnut Hill, MA 0–23 18,000 September 30 l y Wichita Veterans Field Wichita, KS 13–21 11,519 Shockers Leading Bearcats 12 to 7: Fumble, Aerial Build WU Lead The Wichita Eagle and Beacon October 1, 1961 1B https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wichita-eagle-shockers-leading-bearc/154566137/ Newspapers.com October 7 l y Xavier Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH rivalry 12–17 25,000–28,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-xu-scores-early/124370080/ The Cincinnati Enquirer XU scores early, holds off UC, 17–12 October 8, 1961 May 10, 2023 Newspapers.com October 14 l y Air Force Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH 6–8 15,000 October 21 l y y Houston Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH 7–13 11,000 Battling Bearcats Succumb To Comeback Cougars, 13-7 The Cincinnati Enquirer Dick Forbes October 22, 1961 1E https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-battling-bearcat/153427893/ Newspapers.com October 28 w North Texas State Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH 21–9 10,000 Forbes Dick Overdue Bearcats Bomb N. Texas, 21-9 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer/173356021/ The Cincinnati Enquirer Cincinnati, Ohio October 29, 1961 1G May 28, 2025 Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88233289/cincinnati-trips-north-texas-219/ The Spokesman-Review Cincinnati trips North Texas, 21–9 October 29, 1961 November 2, 2021 Newspapers.com November 4 l y Tulsa Skelly Stadium Tulsa, OK 0–19 8,256 November 18 l y Miami (OH) Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH Victory Bell 3–7 15,000 November 25 w y Detroit Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH 19–13 7,500 'Cats Finish On Winning Note, Upset Detroit The Cincinnati Enquirer Dick Forbes November 26, 1961 49 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/34824860/cats_finish_on_winning_note_upset/ Newspapers.com https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/cincinnati/1961-schedule.html 1961 Cincinnati Bearcats Schedule and Results Sports Reference Mar 28, 2020 Schedule/Results (1961 Cincinnati) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/174017 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics May 9, 2025 1961 Football Schedule https://gobearcats.com/sports/football/schedule/1961 University of Cincinnati Athletics Mar 28, 20202009 University of Cincinnati Football Media Guide https://gobearcats.com/documents/2015/4/30/09fbguide_151-198.pdf gobearcats.com July 20, 2019 April 14, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190414214734/https://gobearcats.com/documents/2015/4/30/09fbguide_151-198.pdf dead Statistics The 1961 Bearcats were outgained by a total of 2,440 yards of net offense (244.0 yards per game) to 1,968 yards (196.8 yards per game) for the Bearcats. The team's passing offense was led by quarterback Larry Harp who completed 40 of 107 passes for 426 yards with one touchdown and seven interceptions. Harp was followed by Bruce Vogelgesong who completed 12 of 29 passes for 144 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions. The leading receivers were Jim Paris (16 receptions, 185 yards) and Barry Hess (10 receptions, 118 yards.). The team had seven players with at least 35 carries and over 100 rushing yards. The group was led by fullback Phil Goldner with 277 rushing yards on 70 carries for an average of 4.0 yards per game. Goldner was followed by fullback John Grad (243 yards), right halfback Fred Hynoski (223 yards), right halfback Jack Van Buren (212 yards), left halfback Hurdie Phillips (157 yards), and Hurdie Phillips.UC Grid Stax The Cincinnati Enquirer December 4, 2024 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-uc-grid-stax/155357915/ Newspapers.com1961 Cincinnati Bearcats Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football September 15, 2024 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/cincinnati/1961.html Newspapers.com The leading scorer was right halfback Fred Hynoski with three touchdowns for 18 points. Hynoski also punted 34 times for the team, tallying 1,311 yards, an average of 38.6 yards per punt. On defense, C. Reinstatler led the team with four interceptions for 72 yards and a touchdown. Phil Goldner tallied three intereptions for 102 return yards. Awards and honors Guard Rufus Simmons and tackle Ken Byers were selected by the conference coaches as first-team players for first-team honors on the 1961 All-Missouri Valley Conference football team.Wichita Dominates All-Missouri Valley Conference Team Seminole Producer November 28, 1961 6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/seminole-producer-wichita-dominates-all/155335784/ Newspapers.com Ken Byers and Don Ross were selected as the team captains. References Cincinnati Category:Cincinnati Bearcats football seasons Cincinnati Bearcats football