Northwestern 1961 season
Record
4-5
Points for
131
Points against
105
How it ended
No bowl
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | vs |  Boston College | W | 45-0 |
| 4 | at |  Illinois | W | 28-7 |
| 5 | vs |  Minnesota | L | 3-10 |
| 6 | vs |  Ohio State | L | 0-10 |
| 7 | at |  Notre Dame | W | 12-10 |
| 8 | vs |  Indiana | W | 14-8 |
| 9 | vs |  Wisconsin | L | 10-29 |
| 10 | at |  Michigan State | L | 13-21 |
| 11 | at |  Miami | L | 6-10 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Northwestern Wildcats 1961 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Northwestern record in 1961?
Northwestern went 4-5 in the 1961 regular season.