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
Conference	Independent
Record	8–2
Head coach	Warren B. Woodson (8th season)
Home stadium	Memorial Stadium
Seasons ← 1964 1966 →

1965 NCAA University Division independents football records

v t e	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

Date	Opponent	Site	Result	Attendance	Source
September 18	at Arlington State	Memorial Stadium Arlington, TX	W 27–10		[4]
September 25	Lamar Tech	Memorial Stadium Las Cruces, NM	W 21–20	11,200	[5]
October 2	at Texas Western	Sun Bowl El Paso, TX (rivalry)	L 6–21	29,052	[3]
October 9	at Pacific (CA)	Pacific Memorial Stadium Stockton, CA	W 14–6	5,000	[6][7]
October 16	at Wichita State	Cessna Stadium Wichita, KS	W 45–20		[8]
October 23	at West Texas State	Buffalo Bowl Canyon, TX	W 10–2	17,700	[9]
October 30	Eastern New Mexico	Memorial Stadium Las Cruces, NM	W 41–7	15,000	[10]
November 6	at Texas Tech	Jones Stadium Lubbock, TX	L 9–48	28,750	[11]
November 13	New Mexico	Memorial Stadium Las Cruces, NM (rivalry)	W 20–6	17,500	[12]
November 20	North Texas State	Memorial Stadium Las Cruces, NM	W 43–13	> 10,000	[13]
Homecoming

References

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. 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.