1965 New Mexico State Aggies football team

The 1965 New Mexico State Aggies football team was an American football team representing New Mexico State University as an independent during the 1965 NCAA University Division football season. Led by head coach Warren B. Woodson in his eighth year, the Aggies achieved an 8–2 record and outscored their opponents with a total score of 236 to 153.[1] The team played its four home games at Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

1965 New Mexico State Aggies football
ConferenceIndependent
Record8–2
Head coach
Home stadiumMemorial Stadium
Seasons
← 1964
1966 →
1965 NCAA University Division independents football records
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
New Mexico State     8 2 0
Utah State     8 2 0
Xavier     8 2 0
Texas Western     8 3 0
No. 9 Notre Dame     7 2 1
Southern Miss     7 2 0
Syracuse     7 3 0
Virginia Tech     7 3 0
Georgia Tech     7 3 1
Boston College     6 4 0
West Texas State     6 4 0
Boston University     5 3 1
Buffalo     5 3 2
Miami (FL)     5 4 1
Penn State     5 5 0
Memphis State     5 5 0
San Jose State     5 5 0
Navy     4 4 2
Colgate     4 5 1
Florida State     4 5 1
Army     4 5 1
Houston     4 5 1
Colorado State     4 6 0
Air Force     3 6 1
Pittsburgh     3 7 0
Dayton     3 7 0
Holy Cross     2 7 1
Villanova     1 8 0
Rankings from AP Poll

Statistical leaders for the team included quarterback Sal Olivas with 594 passing yards, running back Jim Bohl with 1,191 rushing yards, and wide receiver Hartwell Menefee with 571 receiving yards.[2]

The October 2 rivalry game against Texas Western attracted a crowd of 29,052, marking the largest attendance at a sporting event in El Paso, Texas, up to that date.[3] The following month, the rivalry game against New Mexico drew a crowd of 17,500 spectators, which was the largest attendance for a football game in Las Cruces.

Schedule

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DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 18at Arlington StateW 27–10[4]
September 25Lamar TechW 21–2011,200[5]
October 2at Texas WesternL 6–2129,052[3]
October 9at Pacific (CA)W 14–65,000[6][7]
October 16at Wichita StateW 45–20[8]
October 23at West Texas StateW 10–217,700[9]
October 30Eastern New Mexico 
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Las Cruces, NM
W 41–715,000[10]
November 6at Texas TechL 9–4828,750[11]
November 13New Mexico
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Las Cruces, NM (rivalry)
W 20–617,500[12]
November 20North Texas State
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Las Cruces, NM
W 43–13> 10,000[13]
  •  Homecoming

References

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  1. ^ "1965 New Mexico State Aggies Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  2. ^ "1965 New Mexico State Aggies Stats". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  3. ^ a b Rodger McKown (October 3, 1965). "Miners Trip Aggies, 21-6, For Third Win: Stevens' Passes Spark Win". The El Paso Times. pp. 1A, 1D – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "NMSU Overcomes Arlington". El Paso Times. September 19, 1965. p. 1D – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Extra Point Trips Lamar". The Santa Fe New Mexican. September 26, 1965. p. 7 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ Abe J. Perilman (October 10, 1965). "Aggies Clip Tigers By 14-6 Margin". Las Cruces Sun-News. p. 15 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ "Bohl's Dashes Boost Aggies Over UOP 14-6". The Fresno Bee. October 10, 1965. p. 4S – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ Abe J. Perilman (October 17, 1965). "Aggies Stomp Shockers 45-20: Locals Produce Best Offensive Punch Of Year". Las Cruces Sun-News. p. 18 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ Abe J. Perilman (October 24, 1965). "Aggies Clip Unbeaten Buffs 10-2: NMSU's Ugly Four Stand Off West Texas". Las Cruces News-Sun. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ "Bohl Paces Aggie Win". The Santa Fe New Mexican. October 31, 1965. p. 18 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ Abe J. Perilman (November 7, 1965). "Aggies Tumble To Red Raider Onslaught 48-9: One-Man Show By Anderson Ignites Blast". Las Cruces Sun-News. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ^ Abe J. Perilman (November 14, 1965). "Aggies Plow Under Lobos 20-6: Menefee Stars in Victory". Las Cruces Sun-News. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. ^ Abe J. Perilman (November 21, 1965). "Aggies Shoot Down North Texas: Finish Season With 8–2 Record". Las Cruces Sun–News. p. 18 – via Newspapers.com.