1961 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team

The 1961 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team was an American football team that represented the University of Delaware in the Middle Atlantic Conference during the 1961 college football season. In its 11th season under head coach David M. Nelson, the team compiled a 4–4 record (3–2 against MAC opponents) and outscored opponents by a total of 161 to 98. William Grossman and John Scholato (acting) were the team captains. The team played its home games at Delaware Stadium in Newark, Delaware.