The 1961 Clemson Tigers football team won five out of the ten games scheduled for the season.
55 (33 ACC) 
In its 22nd season under head coach Frank Howard, the team compiled a 55 record (33 against conference opponents), tied for third place in the ACC, and outscored opponents by a total of 199 to 126. 
L 1721 L 2124 W 270 L 1317 W 177 L 1424 W 216 L 1421 W 356 W 200 
