1961 New Mexico State Aggies football team

1961 New Mexico State Aggies football
Conference Border Intercollegiate Athletic Association
1961 record 5–4–1 (2–1 Border)
Head coach Warren Woodson (4th year)
Home stadium Aggie Memorial Stadium

The 1961 New Mexico State Aggies football team represented New Mexico State University during the 1961 college football season. In their fourth year under head coach Warren Woodson, the Aggies compiled a 5–4–1 record (2–1 against conference opponents) and finished in third place in the Border Intercollegiate Athletic Association.[1][2] The team's statistical leaders included Ron Logback with 796 passing yards, Preacher Pilot with 1,278 rushing yards, and R. Cassell with 519 receiving yards.[3] For the third consecutive year, a New Mexico State back won the NCAA rushing title, Pervis Atkins in 1959, Bob Gaiters in 1960, and Preacher Pilot in 1961. Head coach Warren Woodson was later inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

References

  1. "1961 New Mexico State Aggies Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved February 28, 2016.
  2. "1961 Border Intercollegiate Athletic Association Year Summary". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved February 28, 2016.
  3. "1961 New Mexico State Aggies Stats". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved February 28, 2016.
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