1961 Oregon Ducks football team

The 1961 Oregon Ducks football team represented the University of Oregon during the 1961 college football season. In their eleventh season under head coach Len Casanova and third as an independent, the Ducks compiled a 4–6 record and outscored their opponents 152 to 112. Three home games were played on campus at Hayward Field in Eugene, with two at Multnomah Stadium in Portland.

The team's statistical leaders included Doug Post with 662 passing yards, Mel Renfro with 335 rushing yards, and Paul Burleson with 222 receiving yards. All three were sophomores.

Coaching staff

 * Phil McHugh
 * Jack Roche
 * Max Coley
 * John Robinson
 * Jerry Frei

Roster

 * E Paul Burleson, So.
 * HB Mike Gaechter, Sr.
 * QB Mike Post, So.
 * HB Mel Renfro, So.