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American college football season

1961 Missouri Valley Vikings football
MCAU champion
ConferenceMissouri College Athletic Union
Record9–0–1 (4–0 MCAU)
Head coach
Home stadiumGregg-Mitchell Field
Seasons← 19601962 →
1961 Missouri College Athletic Union football standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
No. 19 Missouri Valley $ 4 – 0 – 0 9 – 0 – 1
William Jewell 3 – 1 – 0 7 – 3 – 0
Graceland 3 – 2 – 0 5 – 2 – 2
Tarkio 2 – 3 – 0 2 – 7 – 0
Central (MO) 0 – 2 – 1 1 – 6 – 1
Culver–Stockton 0 – 4 – 1 1 – 6 – 2
  • $ – Conference champion
Rankings from NAIA poll

The 1961 Missouri Valley Vikings football team was an American football that represented Missouri Valley College as a member of the Missouri College Athletic Union (MCAU) during the 1961 college football season. In their 22nd year under head coach Volney Ashford, the Vikings compiled a 9–0–1 record (4–0 in conference games), won the MCAU championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 251 to 79.

Schedule

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 9vs. St. Mary of the Plains*W 13–121,200
September 16at Northwestern Oklahoma State*Alva, OKW 14–6
September 30Southwest Missouri State*T 7–7
October 7William Penn*
  • Gregg-Mitchell Field
  • Marshall, MO
W 35–14
October 14vs. Concordia (NE)*Sedalia, MO (Sedalie Rotary Club benefit game)W 25–7
October 21at William JewellLiberty, MOW 39–6
October 28at GracelandLamont, IAW 27–20
November 4at TarkioTarkio, MOW 12–0
November 11Culver–Stockton
  • Gregg-Mitchell Field
  • Marshall, MO
W 41–0
November 18Memphis Naval Air Station*
  • Gregg-Mitchell Field
  • Marshall, MO
W 38–7
  • *Non-conference game
  • Homecoming

References

  1. Kreisler, Fritz (November 13, 1961). "Loop Titles Old Hat For Vikes, Bulldogs And Their Coaches". The Kansas City Star. Kansas City, Missouri. p. 13. Retrieved July 21, 2020 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  2. "Vikes Have Real Scare In Opener Barely Beating St. Mary, 13 to 12". The Daily Democrat-News. September 11, 1961. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Missouri Valley Defeats Rangers In Opening Game". Cherokee Messenger. September 19, 1961. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Late Tally Ties SMS, 7-7: Valley Gains Deadlock At Marshall". Springfield Leader and Press. October 1, 1961. p. 29 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "Valley Offensive Rolls In High Gear Over Penn College For 35-14 Win". The Daily Democrat-News. October 9, 1961. pp. 1, 2 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. "Concordia Bulldogs Whip Missouri Valley, 25 to 7". The Sedalia Democrat. October 15, 1961. p. 12 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. Dick Mackey (October 22, 1961). "Valley Straps Jewell Easily". The Kansas City Star. p. 5B – via Newspapers.com.
  8. "Vikes Eke Out 27-20 Win From Graceland In Last 37 Seconds". The Deaily Democrate-News. October 30, 1961. pp. 1, 6 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. "Vikes Ineptness Makes Foe Look Good In Chilly Conference Contest". The Daily Democrat-News. November 6, 1961. pp. 1, 4 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. "Valley Vikins Victorious In Their Homecoming Tiff With C-Stockton". The Daily Democrat-News. November 13, 1961. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. "Valley Scores in Snowstorm". The Kansas City Star. November 19, 1961. p. 4B – via Newspapers.com.
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