1961 Long Beach State 49ers football team

The 1961 Long Beach State 49ers football team represented Long Beach State College—now known as California State University, Long Beach—as a member of the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) during the 1961 college football season. Led by fourth-year head coach Don Reed, the 49ers compiled an overall record of 5–5 with a mark of 2–3 in conference play, placing fifth in the CCAA. The team played home games at Veterans Memorial Stadium adjacent to the campus of Long Beach City College in Long Beach, California.

Team players in the NFL/AFL
The following were selected in the 1962 NFL Draft.

The following were selected in the 1962 AFL Draft.