1961 Missouri Valley Vikings football team

1961 Missouri Valley Vikings football
MCAU champion
ConferenceMissouri College Athletic Union
Record9–0–1 (4–0 MCAU)
Head coach
Home stadiumGregg-Mitchell Field
Seasons
← 1960
1962 →
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.[1]

Schedule

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 9vs. St. Mary of the Plains*
W 13–121,200[2]
September 16at Northwestern Oklahoma State*Alva, OKW 14–6[3]
September 30Southwest Missouri State*
T 7–7[4]
October 7William Penn*
  • Gregg-Mitchell Field
  • Marshall, MO
W 35–14[5]
October 14vs. Concordia (NE)*Sedalia, MO (Sedalie Rotary Club benefit game)W 25–7[6]
October 21at William JewellLiberty, MOW 39–6[7]
October 28at GracelandLamont, IAW 27–20[8]
November 4at TarkioTarkio, MOW 12–0[9]
November 11Culver–Stocktondagger
  • Gregg-Mitchell Field
  • Marshall, MO
W 41–0[10]
November 18Memphis Naval Air Station*
  • Gregg-Mitchell Field
  • Marshall, MO
W 38–7[11]
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming

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. p. 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.