1961 Long Beach State 49ers football team

In their fourth year under head coach Don Reed, the 49ers compiled a 5–5 record (2–3 in conference games), finished in fifth place in the CCAA, and were outscored by a total of 174 to 142.

[1] Quarterback Pete Yoder led the team in both passing yards and total offense.

He ranked second on the team in scoring with 20 points on three touchdowns and a two-point conversion catch.

[1] Fullback Steve Hartman led the team in scoring with 30 points on five touchdowns.

[10] Hoyem was also selected by the Denver Broncos in the 29th round (226th pick) of the 1962 AFL draft.