In their eleventh season under head coach Ed Merrick, Richmond compiled a 5–5 record (5–2 in conference games), and were outscored by a total of 194 to 143.
The team played its home games at City Stadium in Richmond, Virginia.
[12] End John Hilton led the team with 26 receptions for 334 receiving yards.
[14] Stoudt and center Don Christman were selected as first-team players on the 1961 All-Southern Conference football team.
End John Hilton and tackle Joe Teefey were named to the second team.