Week 8
Final
1961 Independent
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona | 8 | 1 | .889 |
 Boston College | 4 | 6 | .400 |
 Florida State | 4 | 5 | .444 |
 Houston | 5 | 4 | .556 |
 Idaho | 2 | 7 | .222 |
 Memphis | 8 | 2 | .800 |
 Miami | 7 | 4 | .636 |
 Notre Dame | 5 | 5 | .500 |
 Oregon | 4 | 6 | .400 |
 Oregon State | 5 | 5 | .500 |
 Penn State | 8 | 3 | .727 |
 Pittsburgh | 3 | 7 | .300 |
 San José State | 6 | 4 | .600 |
 Syracuse | 8 | 3 | .727 |
 Air Force | 3 | 7 | .300 |
 Army | 6 | 4 | .600 |
 Navy | 7 | 3 | .700 |
 Washington State | 3 | 7 | .300 |
Villanova | 8 | 2 | .800 |
Holy Cross | 7 | 3 | .700 |
Colgate | 5 | 4 | .556 |
Pacific | 5 | 4 | .556 |
Boston University | 4 | 5 | .444 |
Dayton | 2 | 8 | .200 |
Xavier | 6 | 4 | .600 |
Detroit Mercy | 5 | 4 | .556 |
Game Summary
The Syracuse Orangemen emerged victorious over the Pittsburgh Panthers, 28 to 9, on November 4, 1961.