The 1961 Arizona State Sun Devils football team was an

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team that represented Arizona State University in the Border Conference during the 1961 NCAA University Division football season. In their fourth season under head coach

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, the Sun Devils compiled a 7–3 record (3–0 against Border opponents), won the conference championship, and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 287 to 163. The team's statistical leaders included Joe Zuger with 879 passing yards, Nolan Jones with 411 rushing yards, and Charley Taylor with 235 receiving yards.

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