Penn State 1961 season
Record
7-3
Points for
261
Points against
143
How it ended
Won Bowl game
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | vs |  Navy | W | 20-10 |
| 3 | at |  Miami | L | 8-25 |
| 4 | at |  Boston University | W | 32-0 |
| 5 | vs |  Army | L | 6-10 |
| 6 | vs |  Syracuse | W | 14-0 |
| 7 | vs |  California | W | 33-16 |
| 8 | at |  Maryland | L | 17-21 |
| 9 | at |  West Virginia | W | 20-6 |
| 10 | vs |  Holy Cross | W | 34-14 |
| 11 | at |  Pittsburgh | W | 47-26 |
| Postseason | vs |  Georgia Tech | W | 30-15 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Penn State Nittany Lions 1961 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Penn State record in 1961?
Penn State went 7-3 in the 1961 regular season. The season result: Won Bowl game.