1961 Sacramento State Hornets football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1961 Sacramento State Hornets football Far Western Conference FWC 4–5 2–3 Ray Clemons 1st Charles C. Hughes Stadium The 1961 Sacramento State Hornets football team was an American football team that represented Sacramento State College (now known as California State University, Sacramento) as a member of the Far Western Conference (FWC) during the 1961 college football season. In their first year under head coach Ray Clemons, the Hornets compiled a 4–5 record (2–3 in conference games), tied for fourth place in the FWC, and were outscored by a total of 117 to 106. \ The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Wayne Paulk (644 passing yards), fullback Gene Reyes (462 rushing yards), and end Jim Curtis (201 receiving yards). Three Sacramento State players received first-team honors on the 1961 All-Far Western Conference football team: Adolphus McGee at back; John Moreno at linebacker; and Gil Garcia at wingback. The team played its home games at Charles C. Hughes Stadium in Sacramento, California. Schedule 1961 small college AP Pacific September 16 w y Pepperdine Charles C. Hughes Stadium Sacramento, CA 21–0 September 22 8:00 p.m. l y y Cal Poly Pomona L.A. State Stadium Los Angeles, CA 12–27 1,500 Miles Jerry Cal Poly, Sacramento State Clash https://www.newspapers.com/clip/118122330/progress-bulletin/ Progress-Bulletin Pomona, California September 22, 1961 1, section 3 February 6, 2023 Newspapers.com Miles Jerry Poly Routs State https://www.newspapers.com/clip/118122366/progress-bulletin/ Progress-Bulletin Pomona, California September 23, 1961 7, section 1 February 6, 2023 Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Cal Poly Pomona) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/91/stats/13326 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 25, 2022 September 30 l y y Long Beach State Veterans Stadium Long Beach, CA 18–21 4,400 Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Long Beach State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/99/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 20, 2022 October 7 w y Southern Oregon Charles C. Hughes Stadium Sacramento, CA 25–6 3,000 Hornets Click to Trim Southern Oregon 25-6 The Sacramento Union Tom Horton 1S, 2S https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sacramento-union-hornets-click-to-tr/151124615/ Newspapers.com October 14 w Humboldt State 2 Charles C. Hughes Stadium Sacramento, CA 19–7 6,000 HSC Upset By Sacramento State In FWC Contest Eureka Humboldt Standard Eureka, California Don Terbush October 16, 1961 26 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/18924226/hsc_upset_by_sacramento_state_in_fwc/ Newspapers.com April 4, 2018 October 21 w y Chico State College Field Chico, CA 14–10 6,600 Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Chico State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/95/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 20, 2022 November 4 l Nevada Charles C. Hughes Stadium Sacramento, CA 8–14 6,500 Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Nevada) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/466/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 23, 2022 November 11 l San Francisco State Charles C. Hughes Stadium Sacramento, CA 0–7 4,282 Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 San Francisco State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/628/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 10, 2022 November 17 l y UC Davis Aggie Field Davis, CA rivalry 0–14 1961 Football Schedule Hornets Sports October 9, 2024 https://hornetsports.com/sports/football/schedule/1961 Statistics Junior fullback Gene Reyes led the team in rushing, tallying 462 yards on 101 carries for a 4.6-yard average. Adolphus McGee ranked second with 450 yards.Reyes, Paulk, Curtis Lead Sacramento State In Offensive Statistics The Sacramento Bee November 22, 1961 B5 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sacramento-bee-reyes-paulk-curtis/156885481/ Newspapers.com Senior quarterback Wayne Paulk completed 46 of 112 passes for 644 yards. Paulk also ranked third on the team with 194 rushing yards on 77 carries for a 2.5-yard average. Senior end Jim Curtis led the team in receiving with 12 catches for 201 yards. Adolphus McGee caught 14 passes for 155 yards, and Gary Kelly followed with 11 catches for 149 yards. Awards and honors Three Sacramento State players received first-team honors on the 1961 All-Far Western Conference football team: Adolphus McGee at back (offense); John Moreno at linebacker (defense); and Gil Garcia at wingback (defense). Three others were named to the second team: Ed Auston at tackle (offense); John Moreno at guard (offense); and Gary Vincent at end (defense).Name Six Humboldt Staters To All-FWC First Team Humboldt Standard December 2, 1961 9 https://www.newspapers.com/article/eureka-humboldt-standard-name-six-humbol/156860029/ Newspapers.com References Sacramento State Category:Sacramento State Hornets football seasons Sacramento State Hornets football