1965 New Mexico State Aggies football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1965 New Mexico State Aggies football Independent 8–2 Warren B. Woodson 8th Memorial Stadium 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 153.1965 New Mexico State Aggies Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football December 14, 2018 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/new-mexico-state/1965-schedule.html The team played its four home games at Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Statistical leaders for the team included quarterback Sal Olivas with 594 passing yards, running back Jim Bohl with 1,191 rushing yards (6.5-yard average), and wide receiver Hartwell Menefee with 571 receiving yards.1965 New Mexico State Aggies Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football December 14, 2018 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/new-mexico-state/1965.html Bohl ranked third nationally in rushing yardage among major-college players and also ranked second in scoring with (90 points scored.Jim Bohl Sports Reference SR/College Football September 2, 2026 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jim-bohl-1.html 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. 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 y y September 18 at Arlington State Memorial Stadium Arlington, TX W 27–10 9,000 NMSU Overcomes Arlington El Paso Times September 19, 1965 1D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/26214965/nmsu_overcomes_arlington/ Newspapers.com September 25 Lamar Tech Memorial Stadium Las Cruces, NM W 21–20 11,200 Extra Point Trips Lamar The Santa Fe New Mexican September 26, 1965 7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/26215029/extra_point_trips_lamar/ Newspapers.com October 2 at Texas Western Sun Bowl El Paso, TX (rivalry) L 6–21 29,052 Miners Trip Aggies, 21-6, For Third Win: Stevens' Passes Spark Win The El Paso Times Rodger McKown October 3, 1965 1A, 1D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/26215102/miners_trip_aggies_216_for_third/ Newspapers.com October 9 at Pacific (CA) Pacific Memorial Stadium Stockton, CA W 14–6 5,000 Aggies Clip Tigers By 14-6 Margin Las Cruces Sun-News Abe J. Perilman October 10, 1965 15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/26214586/aggies_clip_tigers_by_146_margin/ Newspapers.comBohl's Dashes Boost Aggies Over UOP 14-6 The Fresno Bee October 10, 1965 4S https://www.newspapers.com/clip/26215172/bohls_dashes_boost_aggies_over_uop_146/ Newspapers.com October 16 at Wichita State Veterans Field Wichita, KS W 45–20 10,800 Aggies Stomp Shockers 45-20: Locals Produce Best Offensive Punch Of Year Las Cruces Sun-News Abe J. Perilman October 17, 1965 18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/26214680/aggies_stomp_shockers_4520_locals/ Newspapers.com October 23 at West Texas State Buffalo Bowl Canyon, TX W 10–2 17,700 Aggies Clip Unbeaten Buffs 10-2: NMSU's Ugly Four Stand Off West Texas Las Cruces News-Sun Abe J. Perilman October 24, 1965 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/26214794/aggies_clip_unbeaten_buffs_102_nmsus/ Newspapers.com October 30 1965 Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds Eastern New Mexico<hc> Memorial Stadium Las Cruces, NM W 41–7 15,000 Bohl Paces Aggie Win The Santa Fe New Mexican October 31, 1965 18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/26214887/bohl_paces_aggie_win/ Newspapers.com November 6 at Texas Tech Jones Stadium Lubbock, TX L 9–48 28,750–28,753 Aggies Tumble To Red Raider Onslaught 48-9: One-Man Show By Anderson Ignites Blast Las Cruces Sun-News Abe J. Perilman November 7, 1965 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/26214727/aggies_tumble_to_red_raider_onslaught/ Newspapers.com November 13 New Mexico Memorial Stadium Las Cruces, NM (rivalry) W 20–6 17,500 Aggies Plow Under Lobos 20-6: Menefee Stars in Victory Las Cruces Sun-News Abe J. Perilman November 14, 1965 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/26214537/aggies_plow_under_lobos_206_menefee/ Newspapers.com November 20 North Texas State Memorial Stadium Las Cruces, NM W 43–13 > 10,000 Aggies Shoot Down North Texas: Finish Season With 8–2 Record Las Cruces Sun–News Abe J. Perilman November 21, 1965 18 https://www.newspapers.com/article/las-cruces-sun-news/173358882/ Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1965 New Mexico State) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/251069 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics March 12, 2026 References New Mexico State Category:New Mexico State Aggies football seasons New Mexico State Aggies football