| Year: | 1961 |
| Team: | Boston University Terriers |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Independent |
| Record: | 4–5 |
| Head Coach: | Steve Sinko |
| Hc Year: | 5th |
| Stadium: | Boston University Field |
The 1961 Boston University Terriers football team was an American football team that represented Boston University as an independent during the 1961 college football season. In their fifth season under head coach Steve Sinko, the Terriers compiled a 4–5 record and were outscored by a total of 142 to 100.[1] [2]
Quarterback Jack Farland led the team in passing (543 yards), total offense (706 yards), and scoring (30 points).
The team played its home games at Boston University Field in Boston.
The Terriers tallied an average of 145.9 rushing yards and 90.4 passing yards per game. On defense, they gave up an average of 184.6 rushing yards and 99.4 passing yards per game.[3]
The team's passing leaders were quarterbacks Jack Farland (47 of 99 passing for 543 yards, three touchdowns and nine interceptions) and Tom Daubney (19 of 40 passing for 258 yards, zero touchdowns and three interceptions).[3]
The team's rushing leaders were fullback Charlie Meadows (318 yards, 79 carries, 4.0 yard average), halfback Joe DiPietro (297 yards, 47 carries, 6.3 yard average), George Byrd (187 yards, 52 carries, 3.6 yard average), Larry Bernstein (184 yards, 50 carries, 3.7 yard average), and Jack Farland (163 yards, 61 carries, 2.7 yard average).[3]
The receiving leaders were halfback Dave Viti (16 receptions, 243 yards, 15.2 yard average) and Larry Bernstein (7 receptions, 85 yards, 12.1 yard average). Quarterback Jack Farland had one reception good for 63 yards and a touchdown.[3]
Jack Farland was also the team's scoring leader with 30 points scored on five rushing touchdowns. Three players (George Byrd, Joe DiPietro, and Larry Bernstein) tallied 12 points each.[3]