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1961 Dayton Flyers football team

The 1961 Dayton Flyers football team was an American football team represented the University of Dayton as an independent during the 1961 college football season. In their second year under head coach Stan Zajdel, the Flyers compiled a 2–8 record and were outscored by a total of 245 to 98.[1][2]

1961 Dayton Flyers football
ConferenceIndependent
Record2–8
Head coach
Home stadiumBaujan Field
Seasons
← 1960
1962 →
1961 Midwestern college football independents records
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Baldwin–Wallace   –   9 – 0 – 0
Wheaton (IL)   –   8 – 0 – 0
Earlham   –   7 – 1 – 0
St. Norbert   –   7 – 2 – 0
Northern Michigan   –   6 – 2 – 0
Hillsdale   –   6 – 3 – 0
Ferris Institute   –   5 – 3 – 0
Bradley   –   6 – 4 – 0
Xavier   –   6 – 4 – 0
Eureka   –   3 – 2 – 1
Detroit   –   5 – 4 – 0
Drake   –   5 – 4 – 0
Wabash   –   5 – 4 – 0
Youngstown   –   4 – 4 – 1
Notre Dame   –   5 – 5 – 0
Concordia (IL)   –   4 – 4 – 0
St. Mary of the Plains   –   4 – 5 – 0
North Park   –   3 – 5 – 0
William Penn   –   3 – 5 – 1
St. Procopius   –   2 – 4 – 0
Dayton   –   2 – 8 – 0
Elmhurst   –   1 – 6 – 1
Rose Poly   –   0 – 8 – 0
Washington University   –   0 – 9 – 0

Quarterback Dan Laughlin led the team 530 passing yards. Junior left halfback Andy Timura led the team with 397 rushing yards, 468 receiving yards, and 30 points scored.[3]

Schedule

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DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 16at Cincinnati
L 12–1616,000[4]
September 23at Kent State
L 14–38[5]
September 30at Bowling Green
L 11–28[6]
October 7Ohio
L 13–1412,000[7]
October 14at Louisville
W 7–64,236[8]
October 21Xavier
  • Baujan Field
  • Dayton, OH
L 0–14[9]
October 28Detroit
  • Baujan Field
  • Dayton, OH
L 12–41[10]
November 4at Holy Cross
L 0–288,000[11][12]
November 11Miami (OH)
  • Baujan Field
  • Dayton, OH
L 6–48[13]
November 18Wichita
  • Baujan Field
  • Dayton, OH
W 23–12[14]

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References

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  1. ^ "1961 Dayton Flyers Schedule and Results". SR College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  2. ^ Joe Burns (November 23, 1961). "Timura Rallied After Injury". Dayton Daily News. p. 37 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "1961 Dayton Flyers Stats". SR College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  4. ^ Dick Forbes (September 17, 1961). "UC Wins Opener Over Dayton, 16-12". The Cincinnati Enquirer. p. 1G – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ Joe Burns (September 24, 1961). "Three Pass Interceptions Let Kent State Roll Over UD, 38-14". Dayton Daily News. pp. IV-1, IV-5 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "Bee Gees Nab 28-11 Victory Over Dayton". The Plain Dealer. October 1, 1961. p. 6C – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ Joe Burns (October 8, 1961). "Dayton's Dreams Ruined By Ohio U. Rally, 14-13". Dayton Daily News. pp. IV-1, IV-8 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ Johnny Carrico (October 15, 1961). "U.L. Gambles, Loses 7-6 To Dayton". The Courier-Journal. pp. II-1, II-6 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ "Dayton eleven bows to Xavier in 14–0 decision". Palladium-Item. October 22, 1961. Retrieved May 10, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ Joe Burns (October 29, 1961). "Flyers Fall To Detroit". Dayton Daily News. p. IV-1 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ "Holy Cross Tops Dayton, 28 to 0". The New York Times. New York, New York. United Press International. November 5, 1961. p. S5.
  12. ^ "H.C. Air Game Bombs Dayton". The Boston Globe. November 5, 1961. p. 81.
  13. ^ Joe Burns (November 12, 1961). "After UD Took 6-0 Lead, Miami Scored and Scored". Dayton Daily News. p. IV-1 – via Newspapers.com.
  14. ^ Joe Burns (November 19, 1961). "UD Shocks Wichita In Finale, 23-12". Dayton Daily News. p. IV-1 – via Newspapers.com.
  15. ^ "1961 Dayton Flyers Schedule and Results". Sports Reference. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
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