Stoner Tracy led the team and received all-conference honors both at quarterback and defensive halfback.
Western Reserve players took five spots on the 1961 All-Presidents Athletic Conference football team: Bob Swingle (fullback); Jay Schnackle (offensive tackle); Rudy Elaus (offensive guard); Dave Heiser (middle guard); and Doug Wilson (cornerback).
Thiel defensive end was named to the 1961 All-Presidents Athletic Conference football team.
Wayne State linebacker Barry Sarver was named to the 1961 All-Presidents Athletic Conference football team.
[1] On October 28, Wayne State suffered the worst defeat in PAC history, losing, 62-0, against John Carroll.
[33] At the end of the season, the conference coaches selected an all-conference team as follows: Offense Defense [1]