1965 Central Michigan Chippewas football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1965 Central Michigan Chippewas football Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference IIAC 5–5 3–1 Kenneth Kelly 15th Pat Boyd Alumni Field The 1965 Central Michigan Chippewas football team represented Central Michigan University in the Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) during the 1965 NCAA College Division football season. In their 15th season under head coach Kenneth Kelly, the Chippewas compiled a 5–5 record (3–1 against IIAC opponents), lost four straight games to start the season, won four straight to end the season, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 193 to 144.Central Michigan 2015 Football Media Guide Central Michigan University July 20, 2016 100, 111 2015 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cmu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/2015-Football-Media-Guide.pdf October 26, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161026171041/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cmu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/2015-Football-Media-Guide.pdf dead The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Pat Boyd with 1,604 passing yards, halfback Jim Acitelli with 445 rushing yards, and halfback Wally Hempton with 605 receiving yards.2015 Media Guide, pp. 88-89. Boyd threw a school record 17 interceptions in 1965,2015 Media Guide, p. 81. but also set a school record for passing yards in a season and received the team's most valuable player award.2015 Media Guide, p. 95. Eight Central Michigan players (Hempton, Acitelli, halfback Don Krueger, tackles Norb Miller and John Plec, offensive guard/defensive end Lyle Spalding, center Tom Stoops, and defensive guard Paul Verska) received first-team honors on the All-IIAC team.2015 Media Guide, p. 96. Schedule y y September 11 1965 Whitewater State Warhawks Whitewater State<ncg> Alumni Field Mount Pleasant, MI L 13-35 7,200 September 17 at 1965 Youngstown State Penguins Youngstown State<ncg> Youngstown, OH L 14-35 4,200 September 25 Western Michigan<ncg> Alumni Field Mount Pleasant, MI (rivalry) L 13-21 7,500 October 2 Northern Illinois Alumni Field Mount Pleasant, MI L 14-19 3,500 Chips Drop IIAC Opener https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110199596/the-times-herald/ September 25, 2022 Port Huron Times Herald Associated Press October 3, 1965 4C Newspapers.com October 9 at 1965 Northern Michigan Wildcats Northern Michigan<ncg> Marquette, MI W 13-0 4,600 October 16 1965 Hillsdale Dales Hillsdale<ncg><hc> Alumni Field Mount Pleasant, MI L 0-13 9,200 October 23 at 1965 Illinois State Redbirds Illinois State Hancock Stadium Normal, IL W 32-8 11,500 October 30 at 1965 Western Illinois Leathernecks Western Illinois Hanson Field Macomb, IL W 9-7 11,250 November 6 Eastern Illinois Alumni Field Mount Pleasant, MI W 48-6 6,200 EIU Trounced 48-6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102729954/the-decatur-daily-review/ May 28, 2022 Decatur Sunday Herald and Review November 7, 1965 20 Newspapers.com November 13 at 1965 Ferris State Bulldogs Ferris State<ncg> Big Rapids, MI W 37-0 2,000 Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1965 Central Michigan) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/129/stats/13167 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 13, 2022 References Central Michigan Category:Central Michigan Chippewas football seasons Central Michigan Chippewas football