1961 Ole Miss Rebels football team

Having won national championships in 1959 and 1960, Ole Miss was favored in every game throughout the 1961 season.

Quarterback Doug Elmore led the team in total offense (1,086 yards) and was selected as a first-team All-American by the Central Press.

The team played its home games at Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi.

[14] Billy Ray Adams led the team in scoring with 54 points on nine touchdowns.

[14] Four Ole Miss players were recognized on the 1961 All-America college football team: [15] Six players were honored on the 1961 All-SEC football team: fullback Billy Ray Adams (AP-1 [halfback], UPI-1 [halfback]); tackle Jim Dunaway (AP-1, UPI-1); end Ralph Smith (AP-2, UPI-2); quarterback Doug Elmore (AP-2, UPI-2); guard Bookie Bolin (UPI-2); and guard Billy Ray Jones (AP-3, UPI-3).