1961 New Hampshire Wildcats football team

[1] The team played its home games at Cowell Stadium in Durham, New Hampshire.

[15] Quarterback Robert Dickson completed 59 of 139 passes (42.4%) for 560 yards with 11 interceptions and five touchdowns.

The leading receiver was end Edward Facey with 19 receptions for 160 yards and one touchdown.

[15] Halfback Richard Mezquita led the team in both rushing (407 yards on 96 carries) and scoring (18 points on three touchdowns).

The New Hampshire honorees, Paul D'Allesandro and Ed Cramer, were both named at the guard position.