The 1961 Richmond Spiders football team represented the University of Richmond during the 1961 college football season. The Spiders competed as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) and played their home games at City Stadium in Richmond, Virginia.
Head coach
The team was led by head coach Ed Merrick, who served as Richmond’s head football coach from 1946 to 1965.
Conference affiliation
Richmond was a charter member of the Southern Conference; the 1961 season was part of its continued participation in that league.
Season performance
Detailed statistics, including the team’s overall win–loss record, conference record, individual game results, and player roster for the 1961 season are not available in the consulted encyclopedic sources.
Historical context
The 1961 season fell within a period in which Richmond’s football program experienced modest success under Merrick’s long‑term leadership. The Spiders would remain in the Southern Conference until the mid‑1970s, after which they became an independent before later joining other conferences.
Note: Specific game-by‑game results and player information for the 1961 Richmond Spiders football team are not documented in readily accessible encyclopedia entries.
