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1961 Mid-Ohio League football season

The 1961 Mid-Ohio League football season was the season of college football played by the six member schools of the Mid-Ohio League (MOL) as part of the 1961 college football season. The 1961 Findlay Oilers football team compiled a 7–3 record (5–0 in conference games) and won the MOL championship.

1961 Mid-Ohio League football season
SportFootball
Number of teams6
ChampionFindlay
Football seasons
← 1960
1962 →
1961 Mid-Ohio League football standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Findlay $ 5 – 0 – 0 7 – 3 – 0
Ohio Northern 4 – 1 – 0 6 – 3 – 0
Bluffton 2 – 3 – 0 5 – 3 – 0
Defiance 2 – 3 – 0 3 – 5 – 0
Ashland 2 – 3 – 0 3 – 6 – 0
Wilmington (OH) 0 – 5 – 0 0 – 8 – 0
  • $ – Conference champion

Teams

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Findlay

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1961 Findlay Oilers football
MOL champion
ConferenceMid-Ohio League
Record7–3 (5–0 MOL)
Head coach
Seasons
← 1960
1962 →

The 1961 Findlay Oilers football team represented Findlay College (now known as the University of Findlay) of Findlay, Ohio. In their first year under head coach Louis B. Juillerat, the team compiled a 7–3 record (5–0 against MOL opponents) and won the MOL championship.

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 16Adrian*Findlay, OHW 20–8[1]
September 23at Otterbein*Westerville, OHL 6–20[2]
September 30at Wilmington (OH)Wilmington, OHW 36–8[3]
October 7Ohio NorthernFindlay, OHW 22–0[4]
October 14AshlandFindlay, OHW 28–6[5]
October 21at BlufftonBluffton, OHW 28–6[6]
October 28at DefianceDefiance, OHW 16–8[7]
November 4at Anderson*Anderson, INW 25–7[8]
November 11Baldwin-Wallace*Findlay, OHL 8–146,000[9]
November 18at Muskingum*New Concord, OHL 0–32[10]
  • *Non-conference game

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Ohio Northern

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1961 Ohio Northern Polar Bears football
ConferenceMid-Ohio League
Record6–3 (4–1 MOL)
Head coach
Seasons
← 1960
1962 →

The 1961 Ohio Northern Polar Bears football team represented Ohio Northern University of Ada, Ohio. In their second year under head coach Arden Roberson, the team compiled a 6–3 record (4–1 against MOL opponents) and finished second in the MOL.

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 16at AlmaAlma, MIW 8–7[12]
September 23at Ferris InstituteBig Rapids, MIL 7–12[13]
September 30DefianceAda, OHW 40–20[14]
October 7at FindlayFindlay, OHL 0–22[4]
October 14Wilmington Ada, OHW 63–8[15]
October 21at Ashland
W 28–133,500[16]
October 28BlufftonAda, OHW 18–0[17]
November 4OlivetAda, OHL 3–6[18]
November 11Ball StateAda, OHW 49–20[19]
  •  Homecoming

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Bluffton

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1961 Bluffton Beavers football
ConferenceMid-Ohio League
Record5–3 (2–3 MOL)
Head coach
Seasons
← 1960
1962 →

The 1961 Bluffton Beavers football team represented Bluffton University of Bluffton, Ohio. In their eleventh year under head coach Kenneth Mast, the team compiled a 5–3 record (2–3 against MOL opponents) and tied for third place in the MOL.

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 16at Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MIW 28–0
September 23Alma*Bluffton, OHW 14–0
September 30AshlandBluffton, OHL 20–40
October 7at WilmingtonWilmington, OHW 8–6
October 14at DefianceDefiance, OHW 32–6
October 21FindlayBluffton, OHL 6–28[6]
October 28at Ohio NorthernAda, OHL 0–18
November 4Manchester*Bluffton, OHW 28–14
  • *Non-conference game

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Defiance

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1961 Defiance Yellow Jackets football
ConferenceMid-Ohio League
Record3–5 (2–3 MOL)
Head coach
Seasons
← 1960
1962 →

The 1961 Defiance Yellow Jackets football team represented Defiance College of Defiance, Ohio. In their eighth year under head coach Dick Small, the team compiled a 3–5 record (2–3 against MOL opponents) and tied for third place in the MOL.

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 23at AdrianAdrian, MIL 0–7
September 30at Ohio NorthernAda, OHL 20–40[14]
October 7at Ashland
W 25–8
October 14BlufftonDefiance, OHL 6–32
October 21WilmingtonDefiance, OHW 48–26
October 28FindlayDefiance, OHL 8–15[7]
November 4vs. TaylorFort Wayne, INL 22–26
November 11AndersonDefiance, OHW 28–20

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Ashland

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1961 Ashland Eagles football
ConferenceMid-Ohio League
Record3–6 (2–3 MOL)
Head coach
Home stadiumRedwood Stadium
Seasons
← 1960
1962 →

The 1961 Ashland Eagles football team represented Ashland University of Ashland, Ohio. In their third year under head coach Fred Martinelli, the team compiled a 3–6 record (2–3 against MOL opponents) and tied for third place in the MOL.

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 16Manchester*
W 21–0
September 23Wooster*
  • Redwood Stadium
  • Ashland, OH
L 6–28
September 30at BlufftonBluffton, OHW 40–20
October 7Defiance*
  • Redwood Stadium
  • Ashland, OH
L 8–25
October 14at FindlayFindlay, OHL 6–28[5]
October 21Ohio Northern
  • Redwood Stadium
  • Ashland, OH
L 13–28
October 28at Wilmington (OH)Wilmington, OHW 21–6[23]
November 4at Otterbein*Westerville, OHL 13–15[24]
November 11Mount Union*
  • Redwood Stadium
  • Ashland, OH
L 13–25[25]
  • *Non-conference game

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Wilmington

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1961 Wilmington Quakers football
ConferenceMid-Ohio League
Record0–8 (0–5 MOL)
Head coach
Seasons
← 1960
1962 →

The 1961 Wilmington Quakers football team represented Wilmington College of Wilmington, Ohio. In their second year under head coach C. W. Van Schoyck, the team compiled a 0–8 record (0–5 against MOL opponents) and finished in last place in the MOL.

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 23Kenyon*Gambier, OHL 0–26[27]
September 30FindlayWilmington, OHL 8–36[3]
October 7BlufftonWilmington, OHL 6–8
October 14Ohio NorthernAda, OHL 8–63[15]
October 21DefianceDefiance, OHL 26–48
October 28AshlandWilmington, OHL 6–21[23]
November 4Earlham*Wilmington, OHL 0–26
November 11Taylor*Upland, INL 13–34[28]
  • *Non-conference game

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References

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  1. ^ "Tippie Hurls Findlay Over Adrian, 20 To 8". The Lima News. September 17, 1961. p. D1 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Otterbein's Aerial Blitz Conquers Findlay, 20 To 6". The Lima News. September 24, 1961. p. B1 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ a b "Findlay Aerial Ace Rough On Wilmington". The Lima Citizen. October 1, 1961. p. E3 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ a b "Findlay Blanks Bears". The Lima News. October 8, 1961. p. 15 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ a b "Findlay Bounces Ashland, 28 To 6". The Lima News. October 15, 1961. p. C1 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ a b "Tippie Pitches Findlay Over Bluffton, 28 To 6". The Lima News. October 22, 1961. p. D1 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ a b "Stolen Passes Crown, 16-8 Mid-Ohio Gri Give Findlay". The Lima News. October 29, 1961. p. D1 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ "Findlay Wins". Springfield News-Sun. November 5, 1961. p. 2D – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ "Oilers Slip". News Journal. November 12, 1961. p. 34 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ "Fighting Muskies End Season By Crushing Findlay 32-0: 5 Players Share In Scoring". The Sunday Times Recorder. November 19, 1961. p. 1D – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ Official Collegiate Football Record Book. National Collegiate Athletic Association. 1962. p. 150.
  12. ^ "Polar Bears Trip Alma, Mich., 8-7". The Lima News. September 17, 1961. p. D1 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. ^ "Ferris Nips Northern, 12-7". The Lima Citizen. September 24, 1961. p. E1 – via Newspapers.com.
  14. ^ a b "ONU Backs Grind Out 416 Yards". The Lima Citizen. October 1, 1961. p. E1 – via Newspapers.com.
  15. ^ a b "ONU Rips Wilmington By 63 To 8". The Lima News. October 15, 1961. p. C1 – via Newspapers.com.
  16. ^ Howard Honaker (October 22, 1961). "Ohio Northern Bears Spoil Ashland Homecoming, 28-13". News Journal. p. 27 – via Newspapers.com.
  17. ^ "Tough ONU Defense Bests Beavers, 18-0". The Lima Citizen. October 29, 1961. p. E1 – via Newspapers.com.
  18. ^ "Olivet Defeats Ohio Northern". The Ironton Tribune. November 5, 1961. p. 9 – via Newspapers.com.
  19. ^ "Bears Feast". Mansfield News-Journal. November 12, 1961. p. 34 – via Newspapers.com.
  20. ^ Official Collegiate Football Record Book. National Collegiate Athletic Association. 1962. p. 126.
  21. ^ Official Collegiate Football Record Book. National Collegiate Athletic Association. 1962. p. 147.
  22. ^ Official Collegiate Football Record Book. National Collegiate Athletic Association. 1962. p. 149.
  23. ^ a b Gene Telego (October 29, 1961). "Ashland Eagles Fly Over Wilmington". News Journal. p. 1C – via Newspapers.com.
  24. ^ "Otterbein Edges Ashland, 15 To 13". The Mansfield News-Journal. November 5, 1961. p. 33 – via Newspapers.com.
  25. ^ Howard Honaker (November 12, 1961). "Ashland College Eagles Grounded". The Mansfield News-Journal. p. 29 – via Newspapers.com.
  26. ^ Official Collegiate Football Record Book. National Collegiate Athletic Association. 1962. p. 97.
  27. ^ Art Rosser (September 25, 1961). "Kenyon Shuts Out WC In Grid Opener, 26-0". Wilmington News-Journal. p. 7 – via Newspapers.com.
  28. ^ "Taylor Completes Campaign at 8-1". The Muncie Star. November 12, 1961. p. Sports 1 – via Newspapers.com.
  29. ^ Official Collegiate Football Record Book. National Collegiate Athletic Association. 1962. p. 143.
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