Southern Oregon end Howard Hartman was the OCC's leading receiver with 51 receptions for 631 yards.
Seven Southern Oregon players were named to the 1961 OCC all-conference team: quarterback Doug Olsen; fullback Al Barnes; ends Howard Hartman and Dave Hughes; defensive end Jess Munyon; linebacker John Buck; and defensive halfback Doyle Branson.
Six OCE players were named to the 1961 OCC all-conference football team: halfback Bob Pennel; tackle Herb Harmann; center Francis Tresler; defensive end Frank Colburn; and defensive halfbacks Dick Wildfang.
Eastern Oregon offensive guard Gordon Meyers was named to the 1961 OCC all-conference football team.
[5] [45] [3] [3] [3] [3] [3] [3] [3] [3] [3] [3] After the season, the conference coaches selected their 1961 all-conference team consisting of the following players: Offense Defense [5]