Clemson Football Team History
Clemson Tigers
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Clemson University
Clemson, SC
Founded: 1889 Stadium: Clemson Memorial Stadium Capacity: 81,473 Colors: Orange & Purple Coach: Frank Howard Conference: Atlantic Coast-
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1961 Season Highlights |
Frank Howard enters his 22nd season as Head Coach at Clemson. |
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1961 Season |
Date |
Opponent | Score |
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Sat., Sep. 23 | @
Florida
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17 |
21 |
L |
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| Sat., Sep. 30 | vs.
Maryland
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21 |
24 |
L |
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| Sat., Oct. 7 | @
North Carolina
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27 |
0 |
W |
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| Sat., Oct. 14 | vs.
Wake Forest
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13 |
17 |
L |
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| Sat., Oct. 21 | @
Duke
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17 |
7 |
W |
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| Sat., Oct. 28 | @
Auburn
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14 |
24 |
L |
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| Sat., Nov. 4 | vs.
Tulane
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21 |
6 |
W |
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| Sat., Nov. 11 | @
South Carolina
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14 |
21 |
L |
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| Sat., Nov. 18 | vs. Furman
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35 |
6 |
W |
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| Sat., Nov. 25 | vs.
North Carolina State
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20 |
0 |
W |
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1961 Season Totals |
Record | 5-5
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Points Scored | 199 |
Scoring Average | 19.9 |
Points Allowed | 126 |
Defense Average | 12.6 |
Opponents Record | 43-46
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Conference Record | 3-3 |
Home Record | 3-2
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Away Record | 2-3
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1961 NCAA Final Rankings |
Rank |
Record |
Source |
was not ranked. |
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1961 All American Awards |
Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Award |
Team |
Source |
Coming Someday |
1961 All Atlantic Coast Conference Players |
Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Team |
Source |
Coming Someday |
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Some records may be incomplete.
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Great Moments in College Football History
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