1961 Northwestern State Demons football team

In their fifth year under head coach Jack Clayton, the Demons compiled a 7–3 record (3–2 in conference games) and tied for third place in the GSC.

[1] Halfback Kenny Thompson led the team with 363 rushing yards on 58 carries.

[1] Halfback Gary Moore led the team in receiving with eight catches for 152 yards and two touchdowns.

[1] Halback Kenny Thompson received first-team honors on the 1961 All-Gulf States Conference football team.

Tackle Octave Bernard and guard Jerry Fowler were named to the second team.