In their seventh season under head coach Doyt Perry, the Falcons compiled an 8–2 record (5–1 against MAC opponents), won the MAC championship, and outscored opponents by a combined total of 194 to 78.
They also ranked sixth nationally in rushing defense (86.7 yards per game).
[14] Three Bowling Green players received first-team honors on the 1961 All-MAC football team: senior Dick Newsome at end; senior Jerry Croft at tackle; and junior Gary Sheman at guard.
Five other were placed on the second team: center Lou Youskievicz at center; junior Bob Reynolds at tackle; senior backs Jim Potts and Russ Hepner; and junior back Roger Reynolds.
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