In their first season under head coach Jim Camp, the Colonials compiled a 3–6 record (3–4 in conference games), finished in sixth place in the SoCon, and outscored opponents by a total of 143 to 121.

[2] The team played its home games at District of Columbia Stadium in Washington, D.C.

[2] The team's passing offense was led by quarterbacks Bill Hardy and Frank Pazzaglia.

Pazzaglia completed 16 of 37 passes (43.2%) for 211 yards with one touchdown, five interceptions, and 73.0 quarterback rating.

[2] End Andy Guida and back Dick Drummond were both selected as first-team picks on the 1961 All-Southern Conference football team.