The 1961 Purdue Boilermakers football team represented

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during the 1961 Big Ten Conference football season. Led by sixth-year head coach

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, the Boilermakers compiled and overall record of 6–3 with a mark of 4–2 in conference play, placing fourth in the Big Ten.

Schedule

2011 Purdue football information guide.

References

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Purdue Boilermakers football seasons

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