1961 Akron Zips football team
| 1961 Akron Zips football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| Record | 6–2 (6–1 OAC) |
| Head coach |
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| Captain | Jim Lupori |
| Home stadium | Rubber Bowl |
The 1961 Akron Zips football team represented Akron University in the 1961 NCAA College Division football season as a member of the Ohio Athletic Conference. Led by first-year head coach Gordon K. Larson, the Zips played their home games at the Rubber Bowl in Akron, Ohio. They finished the season with a record of 6–2 overall and 6–1 in OAC play. They outscored their opponents 185–57.
Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 23 | at Wittenberg |
| L 0–7 | ||
| September 30 | Denison | W 28–0 | |||
| October 7 | Ohio Wesleyan |
| W 32–21 | ||
| October 14 | at Heidelberg | Tiffin, OH | W 12–0 | ||
| October 21 | at Wooster | Wooster, OH | W 31–8 | ||
| October 28 | vs. No. 3 Baldwin Wallace* | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | L 0–7 | ||
| November 4 | Muskingum |
| W 35–14 | ||
| November 18 | at Mount Union | W 47–0 | |||
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References
- ^ "2019 Akron Zips Football Media Guide: Records" (PDF). University of Akron. p. 168. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
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