The 1961 New Mexico State Aggies football team represented New Mexico State University during the 1961 college football season.
In their fourth year under head coach Warren B. Woodson, the Aggies compiled a 5–4–1 record (2–1 against conference opponents) and finished in third place in the Border Conference.
[3] For the third consecutive year, a New Mexico State back won the NCAA rushing title, Pervis Atkins in 1959, Bob Gaiters in 1960, and Preacher Pilot in 1961.
[4] Head coach Warren Woodson was later inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
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