1961 Texas Longhorns football team
The 1961 Texas Longhorns football team was an American football team that represented the University of Texas (now known as the University of Texas at Austin) as a member of the Southwest Conference (SWC) during the 1961 NCAA University Division football season. In their fifth year under head coach Darrell Royal, the Longhorns compiled an overall record of 10–1, with a mark of 6–1 in conference play, and finished as SWC co-champion. Texas concluded their season with a victory over Ole Miss in the Cotton Bowl Classic.

The 1961 season was first season that Texas wore the "Bevo" Longhorn decal on their helmets.  Texas debuted the helmet decal in season opener against Cal in Berkeley, and have continued to wear it ever since.

Schedule

Personnel

Season summary

TCU

Awards and honors
Mike Cotten, Quarterback, Cotton Bowl co-Most Valuable Player
Bob Moses, End, Cotton Bowl co-Most Valuable Player
Jimmy Saxton, Back, Consensus All-American

References

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