1961 California Golden Bears football team

The 1961 California Golden Bears football team was an American football team that represented the University of California, Berkeley in the Athletic Association of Western Universities (AAWU) during the 1961 NCAA University Division football season. In its second year under head coach Marv Levy, the team compiled a 1–8–1 record (1–3 against AAWU opponents), finished in last place in the AAWU, and was outscored by its opponents by a combined total of 268 to 118.

1961 California Golden Bears football
ConferenceAthletic Association of Western Universities
Record1–8–1 (1–3 AAWU)
Head coach
  • Marv Levy (2nd season)
Home stadiumCalifornia Memorial Stadium
1961 Athletic Association of Western Universities football standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L TW L T
No. 16 UCLA $ 3 1 07 4 0
USC 2 1 14 5 1
Washington 2 1 15 4 1
Stanford 1 3 04 6 0
California 1 3 01 8 1
  • $ Conference champion
Rankings from AP Poll

The team's statistical leaders included Randy Gold with 403 passing yards, Alan Nelson with 331 rushing yards, and Bob Wills with 302 receiving yards.

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