The 1961 Montclair State Indians football team was an American football team that represented Monclair State College (now known as Montclair State University) as an independent during the 1961 college football season.

In their second year under head coach Jerry Edwards, the Indians compiled a 6–2 record and outscored opponents by a total of 181 to 95.

They then lost the final two games of the season.

Players included quarterback George Jeck, George Jenkins, Roger Rubinetti, Bob Cannon, Dom Dee, Pete Carmichael, Ken Trimmer, and Jim Francini.

[1][2][3][4] The team played two home games at Sprague Field in Montclair, New Jersey, and two others at Clifton Stadium in Clifton, New Jersey.