The 1961 Chico State Wildcats football team represented Chico State College—now known as California State University, Chico—as a member of the

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(FWC) during the

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. Led by fourth-year head coach

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, Chico State compiled an overall record of 4–6 with a mark of 0–5 in conference play, placing last out of six teams in the FWC. The team was outscored by its opponents 233 to 162 for the season. The Wildcats played home games at College Field in Chico, California.

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Chico State Wildcats football The Chico State Wildcats (also CSU Chico Wildcats and Cal State Chico Wildcats) are the athletic teams that represent California State University, Chico, located in Chico, California, in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports. The Wildcats compet ...