1961 College Football National Championship Pictured above is Alabama's defense putting the clamps on Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. [2][3] Alabama never relinquished the lead, but Georgia ended the shutout bid late in the fourth quarter when Fran Tarkenton threw a three-yard touchdown pass to Dan Davis that made the final score 216. Not the biggest, but the best," Bryant recalled in his autobiography. Hes a good competitor, but we just didnt give him a chance today. The drive was highlighted by a 43-yard run by fullback Mike Fracchia and capped off by a 12-yard end around run by Trammel. [12][13] Trammell then scored the final touchdown of the game in the third on a three-yard run that made the final score 356. 2 position in the weekly polls. After Alabama was recognized as national champions by the major wire services, it capped the season with a 10-3 victory overthe Arkansas Razorbacks in the Sugar Bowl. Alabama did not move into the top position until November 25th. [20], Against the Furman Paladins, Alabama scored their most points in a game since the 1953 Orange Bowl in this 510 victory at Denny Stadium. [40], After their win over Tech combined with No. [37][38] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia Tech to 22183. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Touchdowns were scored in the third quarter on a 66-yard Benny Nelson punt return and a 26-yard Jack Hurlbut pass to Red Wilkins and in the fourth quarter on runs of three-yards by Eddie Versprille, two-yards by Marlin Mooneyham and on a 28-yard Mal Moore pass to Jimmy Dill. During the course of the '61 season both Ole Miss and Michigan State briefly held the top slot but each plummeted in the rankings after losses to LSU and Notre Dame, respectively. [6][41][42] After Billy Richardson gave Alabama a 70 first quarter lead with his 11-yard touchdown run, they scored 17 second quarter points and took a 240 halftime lead. [8][9] The Crimson Tide did not score again until a 25-yard Tim Davis field goal in the fourth quarter made the final score 90. Fluker in 2013, when the franchise was still located in San Diego. Join our linker program. [33][34] Alabama then closed the game with five second half touchdowns and won 660. The 1964 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1964 NCAA University Division football season.It was the Crimson Tide's 70th overall and 31st season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Odds & lines subject to change. "I don't know whether that's a great team but they were great today," he said. Or write about sports? Alabama Athletics Team picture of the 1961 Alabama football roster. [21][22] After a one-yard Cotton Clark touchdown run extended the Alabama lead to 290 in the third, the Crimson Tide scored 22 fourth quarter points to win 510. [39] Against the Yellow Jackets, Alabama won in a 100 shutout to move their record to nine wins and zero losses. If we had, it could have been a different ball game.. It references the Joyce Collection's holdings of American college football game programs issued from 1960 to 1969, excluding bowl games and all-star charity games. Watch/Listen. [23] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tennessee to 19196. [27] In the first night game of the year, Alabama defeated a tough Cougars squad 170 at Rice Stadium. Tim Davis then made the final score 100 with his 32-yard field goal in the third quarter. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. All rights reserved. [35] In what was the only all-time meeting against the Spiders, Alabama won 660 and scored the most points in a game since their 890 win over Delta State in 1951. [25][26] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Houston to 30. These players included the following: Prior to the 1972 NCAA University Division football season, NCAA rules prohibited freshmen from participating on the varsity team, and as such many schools fielded freshmen teams. And the 1961 season was a rollercoaster for the frontrunners. Yet the Crimson Tide kept themselves busy rolling unimpeded through their own slate of games. This was followed with a 13-yard Henry Lesesne touchdown pass to Marion Starling for the Commodores and a one-yard Larry Wall touchdown run for Alabama that made the halftime score 286. [61] After the Green Wave scored their only points on the first play of the game when Leon Verriere recovered the fumbled kickoff in the end zone for a touchdown, Alabama responded on the next drive and tied the game 66 after Namath threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Ray Ogden. 4 position. [33][34], For their game at Legion Field against Georgia Tech, the Crimson Tide remained in the No. The Wolfpack wasn't able to enjoy it long as Alabama roared back in the second half and beat the NC State 26-7. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Alabama's defense halted drive on its own 10 late int he first half, and other at the 7 during the third quarter. [60], In their second game, the Baby Tide defeated Tulane 326 at Denny Stadium in a game they scored touchdowns in all four quarters. The quick kick, Sports Illustrated noted, was an offensive maneuver at Alabama. "We were a great defensive team.". Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. [45][46] Although Alabama was held scoreless in the second half, the Razorbacks only managed to score a 23-yard Mickey Cissell field goal in the third quarter that made the final score 103 in favor of Alabama. [60] State retook a 1413 lead in the third on an eight-yard Reed to Inman pass, but Alabama scored the game-winning touchdown on a 36-yard Ron McKinney run that made the final score 2013. When North Carolina State scored a touchdown in the first half of the Oct. 14 contest at Denny Stadium it marked the first time the Tide fell behind that season. [61], In their final game of the season, Alabama tied the Auburn freshman team 77 before 7,000 fans in the rain at Cliff Hare Stadium. The 1960 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1960 NCAA University Division football season. [6][25][26] After a scoreless first quarter, the Crimson Tide took a 100 halftime lead on a 33-yard Tim Davis field goal and a five-yard Pat Trammell touchdown pass to Bill Oliver in the second quarter. [12][13] Early in the second quarter, Trammell scored his second touchdown on a 16-yard run. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. Tracking Active Alabama Crimson Players in the NFL, Alabama Crimson Tide Players in the NFL: Breakdown by Team, Active Alabama Crimson Tide Players in the NFL by Position, All-Time Alabama Crimson Tide Players in the NFL, All-Time Alabama Crimson Tide Players in the NFL By Team, Former Alabama Crimson Tide Players Selected in the NFL Draft, All-Time Alabama Crimson Tide Players Drafted by Round, NFL Draft: All-Time Alabama Crimson Tide Selections by NFL Teams, Alabama Crimson Tide Players Selected in the NFL Draft by Position. [33][34] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 11131. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Do you have a blog? Coached by College Football Hall of Famer Paul "Bear" Bryant, Alabama finished 11-0 after a 10-3 victory against the Razorbacks in the Sugar Bowl. Two years ago, the Broncos were tied for having the fewest Alabama players on their all-time roster with 10, along with the Minnesota Vikings and Houston Texans. Not the biggest, but the best," Bryant recalled in his autobiography. [13] Later in the first quarter, Tennessee took a 140 lead after a Tommy White fumble was recovered by Cotton Letner and returned 41-yards for a touchdown. In the second half, I thought we did a respectable job.. The high hopes of Woody Hayes' Buckeyes going into the season as the No. They finished with a record of eight wins, one loss and two ties (812 overall, 511 in the SEC) and with a tie against Texas in the Bluebonnet Bowl. [4][5] After a 37-yard Pat Trammell touchdown pass to Butch Wilson in the third, the Crimson Tide scored a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns that extended their lead to 320. Two years ago, the Broncos were tied for having the fewest Alabama players on their all-time roster with 10, along with the Minnesota Vikings and . [20][21] After their win, Alabama was formally extended an invitation to compete in the inaugural National Trophy Bowl at Washington, D.C., only to later decline the invitation. [12][13] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Vanderbilt to 20164. Or write about sports? Wt. Griffin, John Chandler (2001). It was initially known as the Portsmouth Spartans of Portsmouth, Ohio, and moved to Detroit in 1934. We present them here for purely educational purposes. It was the Crimson Tide's 66th overall and 27th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Find out more. [27] At the time, it marked the first time that an overtime period was formally requested by college football teams. Both teams offenses were presented big breaks over the course of the rest of the game but the defenses kept rising to the challenge. [6][12][13] Alabama took a 130 first quarter lead on touchdown runs of 66-yards by Mike Fracchia and eight-yards by Pat Trammell. [59], In their first game of the season, Alabama came from behind and defeated Mississippi State 2014 before 3,500 fans at Denny Stadium. [6][12][13] Alabama took a 130 first quarter lead on touchdown runs of 66-yards by Mike Fracchia and eight-yards by Pat Trammell. [6][41][42] After Billy Richardson gave Alabama a 70 first quarter lead with his 11-yard touchdown run, they scored 17 second quarter points and took a 240 halftime lead. 4 ranked team for the second consecutive week. 4 ranked team for the second consecutive week. We came to play. [12][13] Trammell then scored the final touchdown of the game in the third on a three-yard run that made the final score 356. [30] After a one-yard Laurien Stapp run in the third extended the Alabama lead to 260, Tampa scored their only points on a three-yard Ronnie Perez touchdown pass to Charles Truelock. 4 position. The Plainsmen had only suffered a single loss that season, a 10-3 defeat at the hands of Tennessee in the season opener. We just couldnt get our offense going. Alabama's 1961 National ChampionshipSeason. The Crimson Tide then took a 137 halftime lead on a nine-yard Namath pass to Creed Gilmer late in the second. We knew when we went into the game that we were going to have trouble grinding out yardage against this team, said Arkansas coach Frank Broyles, but, we never thought it would be this hard. Alabama claims it has won national titles in 1925, 1926, 1930, 1934, 1941, 1961, 1964, 1965, 1973, 1978, 1979, 1992, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017 and now in 2020. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) (PDF). [6][29][30] Alabama took a 140 first quarter lead on touchdown runs of four-yards by Billy Richardson and one-yard by Pat Trammell, and after a 26-yard Tim Davis field goal in the second quarter led 170 at halftime. [29][30] After a scoreless third quarter, the Crimson Tide closed the game with a one-yard Larry Wall touchdown run in the fourth quarter and made the final score 240. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. The highlight of the attack was the infamous "whoopee pass" where the halfback would move through the line and Trammel would sort of under-hand the ball to him. [4][5] The Bulldogs then scored on a 12-yard Langdale Williams touchdown pass to Carlton Guthrie that ended Alabama's bid for a shutout and made the final score 326. Jefferson City, Mo. Brandon Miller has been failed by the adults around him many paid handsomely who are meant to safeguard his interestsand, more importantly, to tell the truth. 3 in the AP poll behind Iowa and Ohio State. [16][17] The Crimson Tide responded with 26 unanswered points and won the game 267. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [41][42] In the second, Pat Trammell scored on a one-yard run, Tim Davis connected on a 35-yard field goal and Trammell threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to Richard Williamson. The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his fifth year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in . The Crimson Tide's unexpected allies in the campaign for the national championship turned out to be a rather lightly-regarded TCU. [44], After the Crimson Tide was recognized as national champions by the major wire services, they defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks 103 in the 1962 edition of the Sugar Bowl in what was the first all-time meeting between the schools. 4 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Vanderbilt. Alabama Crimson Tide Players in the NFLTracking Active Alabama Crimson Players in the NFLAlabama Crimson Tide Players in the NFL: Breakdown by TeamActive Alabama Crimson Tide Players in the NFL by PositionAll-Time Alabama Crimson Tide Players in the NFLAll-Time Alabama Crimson Tide Players in the NFL By TeamFormer Alabama Crimson Tide Players Selected in the NFL DraftAll-Time Alabama Crimson Tide Players Drafted by RoundNFL Draft: All-Time Alabama Crimson Tide Selections by NFL TeamsAlabama Crimson Tide Players Selected in the NFL Draft by Position. [45] In their first game of the season, Alabama was shut out by Tulane at New Orleans, 190. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 17 position after their victory over Tampa. [14], A week after their first loss of the season at Tennessee, the Crimson Tide returned home and shutout the Houston Cougars 140 on homecoming in Tuscaloosa. He was preceded by his reputation and accompanied by that powerful charisma that forced people to pay attention when he entered a room and concentrate for all their worth when he began to speak. [29][30] After a scoreless third quarter, the Crimson Tide closed the game with a one-yard Larry Wall touchdown run in the fourth quarter and made the final score 240. [18] In what was their first non-conference game of the season, Alabama defeated the NC State Wolfpack 267 in Tuscaloosa. The 1961 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1961 NCAA University Division football season. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. That's another story, but certainly being led by the greatest college football coach in history is an important factor to consider when thinking about which team is the best in history. The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his seventh year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in . Several players that were varsity lettermen from the 1960 squad were drafted into the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL) in the 1962 and 1963 drafts. [11], After their victory over Tulane at Ladd Stadium, Alabama retained the No. [10] At Mobile, the Crimson Tide shutout the Tulane Green Wave for the first time since the 1959 season in this 90 victory. 8 Auburn, the Crimson Tide moved up one spot to the No. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). I hope they know what they are talking about.". [14] Against the Commodores, the Crimson Tide won by a final score of 356 at Dudley Stadium in Nashville. 1962 Coach John McKay got his first national title as Southern California bided its time waiting for four other teams to . Despite the controversies, the Alabama players stayed focused on their undefeated run through the regular season. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. [8], After their tie against Tulane, Alabama dropped ten spots to the No. [43][44] For the 1960 season, the Alabama freshmen squad was coached by Sam Bailey and finished their season with a record of two wins and one loss (21). Throughout the ordeal Bryant steadfastly defended his team. "I don't guess anybody has ever hit us quite as hard.". 1 in the final AP poll of the season receiving 26 of 48 first place votes cast. . [16][17] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against NC State to 20. [44], After the Crimson Tide was recognized as national champions by the major wire services, they defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks 103 in the 1962 edition of the Sugar Bowl in what was the first all-time meeting between the schools. Linebacker Lee Roy Jordan and tackle Billy Neighbors both earned All-American honors anchoring a defense that only allowed 25 points all season. One major hurdle remained, the annual meeting with arch-rival Auburn. Poised take over as the least Crimson Tide franchise in the NFL is the Los Angeles Chargers, who haven't drafted an Alabama players since tackle D.J. Billy Neighbors, Pat Trammell, Darwin Holt. [45][46][47] The Crimson Tide took a 100 halftime lead after they scored on a 12-yard Pat Trammell touchdown run in the first quarter and on a 32-yard Tim Davis field goal in the second quarter. With the possibility of playing in the Rose Bowl nipped in the bud, Alabama accepted the invitation to play No. 1961 Alabama Crimson Tide Roster Previous Year Next Year Record: 11-0 (1st of 111) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 1st in the Final AP poll Conference: SEC Conference Record: 7-0 Coach: Bear Bryant (11-0) Points For: 297 Points/G: 27.0 (10th of 111) Points Against: 25 More Team Info Alabama School History 1961 Alabama Statistics Schedule & Results Gambling problem? Alabama opened the season with a win over Georgia on the road in week one, and then defeated Tulane in their home game at Ladd Stadium in week two. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The Rose Bowl also lost out on No. This time over the possibility of the Crimson Tide playing in the "The Grandaddy of them All." That bigness didnt come all at once. 1 and the sportswriter's assessment seemed merited as the Hawkeyes ripped off four straight wins out of the gate. 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