1965 Kent State Golden Flashes football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1965 Kent State Golden Flashes football Mid-American Conference MAC 5–4–1 3–2–1 Leo Strang 2nd Memorial Stadium The 1965 Kent State Golden Flashes football team was an American football team that represented Kent State University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1965 NCAA University Division football season. In their second season under head coach Leo Strang, the Golden Flashes compiled a 5–4–1 record (3–2–1 against MAC opponents), finished in a tie for third place in the MAC, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 144 to 114.2016 Kent State Football Record Book Kent State University D6 October 4, 2016 http://kentstatesports.com/documents/2016/9/2/FALL_ASRB_football_2016.pdf1965 Kent State Golden Flashes Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 4, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/kent-state/1965-schedule.html The season marked Kent's first winning season in a half-decade, its first as a major college program, and its longest unbeaten streak since 1956 that was not surpassed until 1973.2023 Kent State Football Record Book, Kent State University, 2023, pp. 7-8, 10, kentstatesports.com/documents/2023/8/28/2023_Football_record_book.pdf Retrieved September 3, 2024.1965 Kent State Media Guide, Kent State University, 1965, p.10 (Kent became a major college program in 1962). The team's statistical leaders included Willie Asbury with 998 rushing yards, Ron Mollric with 407 passing yards, and Billy Blunt with 337 receiving yards.2016 Record Book, p. D17-D19. Four Kent State players were selected as first-team All-MAC players: halfback Willie Asbury, offensive tackle Jon Brooks, defensive back Pat Gucciardo, and offensive guard Ed Musbach.2016 Kent State Football Record Book, pp. D41–D42. Asbury, who went on to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was the MAC Offensive Player of the Year.Kent State 2023 Football Record Book, supra, pp. 43, 48. Schedule September 18 l y y Xavier Xavier Stadium Cincinnati, OH 14–21 12,235 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal-ray-dodez-1965/9186166/ The Akron Beacon Journal Kent loses opener to Xavier, 21–14 September 19, 1965 May 18, 2023 Newspapers.com September 25 w y Dayton Memorial Stadium Kent, OH 14–6 13,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news-kent-trips-dayton-late/193255755/ The Dayton Daily News Kent trips Dayton late September 26, 1965 March 12, 2026 Newspapers.com October 2 w y Ohio Peden Stadium Athens, OH 27–10 16,100 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-recorder-kent-state-rolls-over/193326131/ The Times Recorder Kent State rolls over Ohio 27–10 October 3, 1965 March 13, 2026 Newspapers.com October 9 w Miami (OH) Memorial Stadium Kent, OH 24–13 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/springfield-news-sun-redskins-drop-2413/193324766/ Springfield News-Sun Redskins drop 24–13 clash to Kent State October 10, 1965 March 13, 2026 Newspapers.com October 16 t y Western Michigan Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI 10–10 17,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-flint-journal-western-mich-gains-10/193325552/ The Flint Journal Western Mich. gains 10–10 tie in Mid-Am October 17, 1965 March 13, 2026 Newspapers.com October 23 l Bowling Green Memorial Stadium rivalry Kent, OH 6–7 19,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news-bee-gee-conversion-nip/193323710/ The Dayton Daily News Bee Gee conversion nips Kent October 24, 1965 March 13, 2026 Newspapers.com October 30 l y Toledo Glass Bowl Toledo, OH 3–7 13,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tribune-rockets-upset-golden-flashes/193326306/ The Coshocton Tribune Rockets upset Golden Flashes October 31, 1965 March 13, 2026 Newspapers.com November 6 l y y Penn State Beaver Stadium University Park, PA 6–21 30,300 https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-gazette-penn-state-takes-it-easy-on/193243203/ The Sunday Telegram Penn State takes it easy on Kent November 7, 1965 March 12, 2026 Newspapers.com November 13 w Marshall Memorial Stadium Kent, OH 33–13 6,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-journal-big-rally/193326444/ News Journal Big rally November 14, 1965 March 13, 2026 Newspapers.com November 20 w y Louisville Memorial Stadium Kent, OH 7–6 5,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal-kent-state-wins/193254064/ The Akron Beacon Journal Kent State wins in last 27 seconds November 21, 1965 March 12, 2026 Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1965 Kent State) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/250992 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics May 23, 2025 References Kent State Category:Kent State Golden Flashes football seasons Kent State Golden Flashes football