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1961 Tennessee A&I Tigers football team
| 1961 Tennessee A&I Tigers football |
|---|
| Midwest Athletic Association |
| 4–4–1 (3–0 MWAA) |
| Lawrence Simmons (1st season) |
| Hale Stadium |
The 1961 Tennessee A&I Tigers football team represented Tennessee Agricultural & Industrial State College (now known as Tennessee State University) as a member of the Midwest Athletic Association (MWAA) during the 1961 college football season. Led by first-year head coach Lawrence Simmons, the Tigers compiled an overall record of 4–4–1, with a 3–0 conference record, and finished as MWAA champion.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16 | Prairie View A&M* | Hale StadiumNashville, TN | T 21–21 | 6,000 | |
| September 23 | North Carolina A&T* | Hale StadiumNashville, TN | W 37–21 | 5,492 | |
| September 30 | at Morris Brown* | Herndon StadiumAtlanta, GA | L 8–21 | 7,000 | |
| October 7 | Grambling* | Hale StadiumNashville, TN | L 8–25 | 5,192 | |
| October 21 | Central State (OH) | Hale StadiumNashville, TN | W 28–13 | 4,563 | |
| November 4 | at Southern* | University StadiumBaton Rouge, LA | L 0–7 | 5,000 | |
| November 11 | at Lincoln (MO) | Lincoln FieldJefferson City, MO | W 27–20 | 2,500 | |
| November 18 | at Kentucky State | Alumni FieldFrankfort, KY | W 14–10 | 1,200 | |
| November 23 | Jackson State* | Hale StadiumNashville, TN | L 6–12 | ||
| *Non-conference game |
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