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1961 Ohio Bobcats football team
| 1961 Ohio Bobcats football |
|---|
| Mid-American Conference |
| 5–3–1 (3–2–1 MAC) |
| Bill Hess (4th season) |
| Peden Stadium |
The 1961 Ohio Bobcats football team was an American football team that represented Ohio University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1961 college football season. In their fourth season under head coach Bill Hess, the Bobcats compiled a 5–3–1 record (3–2–1 against MAC opponents), finished in fourth place in the MAC, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 129 to 116. They played their home games in Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio.
The team's statistical leaders included Otis Wagner with 441 rushing yards, Bob Babbitt with 573 passing yards, and John Trevis with 258 receiving yards.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 23 | at Toledo | Glass BowlToledo, OH | W 10–6 | 9,200–10,100 | |
| September 30 | Kent State | Peden StadiumAthens, OH | L 17–23 | ||
| October 7 | at Dayton | Baujan FieldDayton, OH | W 14–13 | 12,000 | |
| October 14 | Xavier* | Peden StadiumAthens, OH | L 3–6 | 14,000 | |
| October 21 | at Miami (OH) | Miami FieldOxford, OH (rivalry) | W 28–18 | 12,500 | |
| October 28 | at Delaware* | Delaware StadiumNewark, DE | W 17–16 | 8,750 | |
| November 4 | at Marshall | Fairfield StadiumHuntington, WV (rivalry) | W 14–7 | ||
| November 11 | Bowling Green | Peden StadiumAthens, OH | L 6–7 | ||
| November 18 | Western Michigan | Peden StadiumAthens, OH | T 20–20 | ||
| *Non-conference game |
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