The 1965 NCAA College Division football season was the tenth season of college football in the United States organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association at the NCAA College Division level.
Conference realignment
Membership changes
Conference standings
Rankings
College Division teams (also referred to as "small college") were ranked in polls by the AP (a panel of writers) and by UPI (coaches). The national champion(s) for each season were determined by the final poll rankings, published at or near the end of the regular season, before any bowl games were played.
College Division final polls
In 1965, both services ranked North Dakota State (10–0) first; the UPI coaches' poll had Cal State Los Angeles (8–1) second, while the AP poll had Middle Tennessee (9–0) as the number two team. North Dakota State later beat Grambling, 20–7 in the Pecan Bowl in Abilene, Texas.
Bowl games
The postseason consisted of four bowl games as regional finals, played on December 11.
See also
- 1965 NCAA University Division football season
- 1965 NAIA football season
References
