1965 Hofstra Flying Dutchmen football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1965 Hofstra Flying Dutchmen football Middle Atlantic Conference University Division MAC 8–2 4–1 Howdy Myers 16th Henry Levin Bill Starr Hofstra Stadium The 1965 Hofstra Flying Dutchmen football team was an American football team that represented Hofstra University during the 1965 NCAA College Division football season. Hofstra finished second in the Middle Atlantic Conference, University Division. In their 16th year under head coach Howard "Howdy" Myers Jr., the Flying Dutchmen compiled an 8–2 record, and outscored opponents 293 to 187. Henry Levin and Bill Starr were the team captains.2009 Hofstra University Football Media Guide All-Time Results Hofstra University Hempstead, N.Y. 141 January 24, 2021 https://issuu.com/hofstrapride/docs/2009hofstrafootballmediaguide/3 With a 4–1 conference record, Hofstra narrowly missed the MAC University Division championship, finishing half a game behind Bucknell (5–1). The Flying Dutchmen played their home games at Hofstra Stadium on the university's Hempstead campus on Long Island, New York. Schedule 1965 small college UPI y y y September 18 1965 Gettysburg Bullets Gettysburg Hofstra Stadium Hempstead, NY W 35 14 4,000–4,400 Hofstra Jolts Bullets in MAC Opener 35-14; J. Ward Suffers Shoulder Separation September 20, 1965 5 The Gettysburg Times Gettysburg, Pa. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69024974/1965-gettysburg-hofstra/ September 25 Delaware Hofstra Stadium Hempstead, NY W 17 6 4,000–4,500 Game Hofstra Wanted Good Riddance for Hens Hal Bodley September 27, 1965 25 Evening Journal Wilmington, Del. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69043704/1965-delaware-hofstra/ October 2 Lafayette 10 Hofstra Stadium Hempstead, NY W 31 7 4,000–5,000 Hofstra Whips Lafayette, 31-7 Associated Press October 3, 1965 sect. 3, p. 8 The Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia, Pa. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69045279/1965-hofstra-lafayette/ October 9 1965 Bridgeport Purple Knights Bridgeport<ncg> 7 Hofstra Stadium Hempstead, NY W 50 28 3,800–4,500 Undefeated Hofstra Overpowers UB, 50-28 Pete Nevins October 10, 1965 D1 Bridgeport Sunday Post Bridgeport, Conn. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69047832/1965-hofstra-bridgeport/ October 16 @ 1965 Merchant Marine Mariners Merchant Marine<ncg> 6 Tomb Field Kings Point, NY W 35 13 5,500 October 23 @ 1965 Southern Connecticut Fighting Owls Southern Connecticut<ncg> 5 Jess Dow Field New Haven, CT L 21 24 3,000 October 30 @ Bucknell 15 Memorial Stadium Lewisburg, PA L 6 33 6,000–9,250 Bucknell Defeats Hofstra Associated Press October 31, 1965 40 Sunday News Lancaster, Pa. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69054261/1965-bucknell-hofstra/ November 13 1965 Wittenberg Tigers Wittenberg<ncg> Hofstra Stadium Hempstead, NY W 27 14 3,500 November 20 Temple Hofstra Stadium Hempstead, NY W 42 28 4,000 Thanksgiving November 25 1965 C.W. Post Pioneers C.W. Post<ncg> Hofstra Stadium Hempstead, NY W 29 20 7,500 Hofstra Tops C.W. Post, 29-20 Associated Press November 26, 1965 1D Democrat and Chronicle Rochester, N.Y. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69063477/1965-hofstra-post/ Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1965 Hofstra) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/283/stats/13167 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 18, 2022 References Hofstra Category:Hofstra Pride football seasons Hofstra Flying Dutchmen football