The 1961 North Carolina College Eagles football team was an American football team that represented North Carolina College (NCC) as a member of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) during the 1961 college football season. In their 17th season under head coach Herman Riddick, the Eagles compiled a 7–0–2 record (5–0–2 in conference games), won the CIAA championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 150 to 40. It was NCC's fourth CIAA championship since 1953.
Amos Thornton broke the school's single-season scoring record. He scored nine touchdowns in the first eight games.
The team played its home games at O'Kelly Field in Durham, North Carolina.
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