1961 VMI Keydets football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1961 VMI Keydets football Southern Conference SoCon 6–4 4–2 John McKenna 9th Wilson Field The 1961 VMI Keydets football team was an American football team that represented the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 1961 college football season. In their ninth year head under coach John McKenna, the Keydets compiled a 6–4 record (4–2 in conference games), tied for third place in the SoCon, and outscored opponents by a total of 134 to 105. 1961 Virginia Military Institute Keydets Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/virginia-military-institute/1961-schedule.html College Football at Sports-Reference.com Sports Reference January 5, 2022 The team's statistical leaders included Bobby Mitchell (949 passing yards), Stinson Jones (256 rushing yards, 30 points scored), and Ken Reeder (26 receptions, 323 receiving yards).1961 Virginia Military Institute Keydets Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 8, 2024 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/virginia-military-institute/1961.html The team played its one home game at Alumni Field in Lexington, Virginia. Schedule y y September 16 at Marshall<ncg> Fairfield Stadium Huntington, WV W 33–6 8,000 Perry Scouts Marshall--VMI: Falcon Defense Slated For Work This Week The Daily Sentinel-Tribune September 18, 1961 8 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-sentinel-tribune-perry-scouts/153589365/ Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (Marshall) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/388/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 18, 2022 September 23 at Villanova<ncg> Villanova Stadium Villanova, PA L 0–22 12,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-villanova-tops-vmi/139125354/ The Baltimore Sun Villanova tops V.M.I., 22–0, displays sturdy defense September 24, 1961 January 19, 2024 Newspapers.com September 29 at Richmond City Stadium Richmond, VA W 8–6 12,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84026015/vmi-trips-richmond-86/ Daily Press VMI trips Richmond, 8–6 September 30, 1961 August 23, 2021 Newspapers.com October 7 at George Washington District of Columbia Stadium Washington, DC L 6–30 20,340 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69720360/gw-uses-sharp-passing-good-defense-for/ The Progress-Index GW uses sharp passing, good defense for conference victory over Keydets October 8, 1961 February 8, 2021 Newspapers.com October 14 vs. Virginia<ncg> Foreman Field Norfolk, VA L 7–14 8,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-virginian-pilot-fischer-leads-u-va/139125480/ The Virginian-Pilot Fischer leads U. Va. in win over VMI October 15, 1961 January 19, 2024 Newspapers.com October 21 at Davidson Richardson Stadium Davidson, NC W 13-0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108570268/keydets-score-late-for-130-conference-w/ Keydets score late for 13–0 conference win over 'Cats The Progress-Index October 22, 1961 August 29, 2022 Newspapers.com October 28 at William & Mary Cary Field Williamsburg, VA (rivalry) W 14–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/111948637/2-sophs-lead-vmi-to-victory/ The Miami News 2 sophs lead VMI to victory October 29, 1961 October 24, 2022 Newspapers.com November 4 The Citadel Wilson Field Lexington, VA (rivalry) L 8–14 9,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/rocky-mount-telegram-citadel-downs-vmi-t/139124965/ The Rocky Mount Telegram Citadel downs VMI to clinch Southern Conference title November 5, 1961 January 19, 2024 Newspapers.comBulldogs And Keydets To Face Off Sunday https://digitalcollections.vmi.edu/digital/collection/p15821coll8/id/12313/rec/67 27 December 2025 The Cadet 3 November 1961 November 11 at Buffalo<ncg> Rotary Field Buffalo, NY W 39–6 6,093–6,300 https://www.newspapers.com/article/buffalo-courier-express-mitchell-sparkle/139125584/ Buffalo Courier Express Mitchell sparkles as VMI wallops UB November 12, 1961 January 19, 2024 Newspapers.com Brief Summary of Cumulative Football Statistics (Buffalo) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/86/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association August 18, 2024 November 23 vs. Virginia Tech Victory Stadium Roanoke, VA (rivalry) W 6–0 20,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/ledger-star-special-play-wins-mud-bowl-f/139125665/ Ledger-Star Special play wins mud bowl for VMI November 24, 1961 January 19, 2024 Newspapers.com Statistics The Keydets gained an average of 113.4 rushing yards and 109.0 passing yards per game. On defense, they gave up an average of 153.4 rushing yards and 93.4 passing yards per game. Quarterback Bobby Mitchell led the passing offense, completing 69 of 162 passes (42.6%) for 949 yards with six touchdowns, 10 interceptions, and a 91.7 quarterback rating. Butch Nunnally added 106 passing yards, completing nine of 32 passes (28.1%) with one touchdown, three interceptions, and a 47.5 quarterback rating. Halfback Stinston Jones led the team with 256 rushing yards on 60 carries for a 4.3-yard average. Jones also ranked second on the team with 18 receptions for 305 yards. He also led the team in scoring with 30 points on five touchdowns Halfback Ken Reeder led the team in receiving with 26 catches for 323 receiving yards. Other significant contributors included John Traynham (197 yards, 41 receiving yards), Pat Morrison (158 rushing yards, 37 yards), and Butch Armistead (95 rushing yards). Awards and honors Three VMI players received second-team honors on the 1961 All-Southern Conference football team: tackle Bill Hoehl; guard Gil Monor; and halfback Stinson Jones.1961 All-Southern Team: FU's Campbell Repeats; Gilgo And Eastern Named The Greenville News November 29, 1961 11 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greenville-news-1961-all-suthern-tea/156709413/ Newspapers.com Players Charlie Cole, center, 175 pounds J.R. Dunkley, end, 190 pounds Bill Hoehl, tackle, 205 pounds Stinson Jones, halfback, 185 pounds Bobby Mitchell, quarterback, 194 pounds Ken Reeder, halfback Fred Shirley, guard, 205 pounds Jim Shumaker, guard, 205 pounds John Traynham, halfback, 185 pounds Bill Welsh, tackle, 191 pounds Dick Willard, end, 197 pounds DeWitt Worrell, fullback, 180 pounds Turkey Day Starting Lineups Roanoke World-News November 22, 1961 10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-world-news-turkey-day-starting-lineu/156754715/ Newspapers.com References VMI Category:VMI Keydets football seasons VMI Keydets football