Claim: The 1961 Clemson Tigers football team won five out of the ten games scheduled for the season.
Evidence: 5–5 (3–3 ACC) 
In its 22nd season under head coach Frank Howard, the team compiled a 5–5 record (3–3 against conference opponents), tied for third place in the ACC, and outscored opponents by a total of 199 to 126. 
L 17–21 L 21–24 W 27–0 L 13–17 W 17–7 L 14–24 W 21–6 L 14–21 W 35–6 W 20–0