The 1961 Westminster Parsons football team was an American football team that represented Westminster University of Salt Lake City as an independent member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics during the 1961 college football season.
In their third season under head coach Bob Lee, the Griffins compiled a 7–1–1 record.
After losing the season opener to Oregon Tech, the Parsons were undefeated in the remaining eight games.
Halfback Ron Hauser won All-American honors,[1] leading his region with a total of 943 rushing yards on 139 carries, averaging 105 yards per game.
He also led NAIA District Seven with 48 points scored.