1951 William & Mary Indians football team

The 1951 William & Mary Indians football team represented the College of William & Mary as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 1951 college football season. Led by first-year head coach Marvin Bass, the Indians compiled an overall record of 7–3 with a mark of 5–1 in conference play, and finished tied for third in the SoCon. William & Mary played home games at Cary Field in Williamsburg, Virginia.

The season was notable for a scandal that involved former head coach Rube McCray tampering with football players' transcripts and credits to enable NCAA eligibility.

William & Mary was ranked at No. 91 in the 1951 Litkenhous Ratings.