1965 Arizona State Sun Devils football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1965 Arizona State Sun Devils football Western Athletic Conference WAC 6–4 3–1 Frank Kush 8th Sun Devil Stadium The 1965 Arizona State Sun Devils football team was an American football team that represented Arizona State University in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) during the 1965 NCAA University Division football season. In their eighth season under head coach Frank Kush, the Sun Devils compiled a 6–4 record (3–1 against WAC opponents), finished in second place in the WAC, and were outscored by their opponents by a combined total of 142 to 132.1965 Arizona State Sun Devils Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 26, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/arizona-state/1965-schedule.html2016 ASU Football Media Guide Arizona State University 2016 121 http://www.sundevilguides.com/football/#121/z 2016-10-27 https://web.archive.org/web/20161025235122/http://www.sundevilguides.com/football/#121/z 2016-10-25 dead The team's statistical leaders included John Goodman with 1,165 passing yards, Travis Williams with 523 rushing yards, and Ben Hawkins with 504 receiving yards.1965 Arizona State Sun Devils Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 26, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/arizona-state/1965.html Don Baker, Dick Corrick, Bill Kajikawa, Paul Kemp, Jack Stovall, and Dick Tamburo were assistant coaches.Arizona State Football Media Guide 2007 183 Arizona State University August 29, 2017 http://www.thesundevils.com/sports/2013/4/17/208249976.aspx The team captains were right tackle Bobby Johnson and linebacker John Folmer.2007 Media Guide, p. 172. The Sun Devils finished 5-2 at home and 1-2 on the road. All home games were played at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. Schedule September 18 l BYU Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ 6–24 35,354 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-idaho-statesman-byu-storms-to-victor/155336560/ The Idaho Statesman BYU storms to victory; Arizona State falters September 19, 1965 September 15, 2024 Newspapers.com September 25 l y Utah State Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ 0–13 29,112 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sacramento-bee-utah-state-blanks-ari/155336673/ The Sacramento Bee Utah State blanks Arizona State 13–0 September 26, 1965 September 15, 2024 Newspapers.com October 2 l y y West Texas State Buffalo Bowl Canyon, TX 14–22 17,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/arizona-daily-star-west-texas-buffs-wall/155336847/ The Arizona Daily Star West Texas Buffs wallop ASU, 22–14 October 3, 1965 September 15, 2024 Newspapers.com October 9 w y Wichita State Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ 8–6 24,687 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tulsa-world-arizona-state-nips-shockers/155336995/ Tulsa World Arizona State nips Shockers October 10, 1965 September 15, 2024 Newspapers.com October 16 l y y San Jose State Spartan Stadium San Jose, CA 14–21 13,600 https://www.newspapers.com/article/oakland-tribune-san-jose-shocks-asu-for/155337191/ Oakland Tribune San Jose shocks ASU for first win October 17, 1965 September 15, 2024 Newspapers.com October 23 w New Mexico Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ 27–14 24,360 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-spokesman-review-arizona-state-beats/155337296/ The Spokesman-Review Arizona State beats New Mexico October 24, 1965 September 15, 2024 Newspapers.com October 30 w y y Texas Western Sun Bowl El Paso, TX 28–20 25,753 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sunday-oregonian-asu-trips-miners-2/155337435/ The Sunday Oregonian ASU trips Miners, 28–20 October 31, 1965 September 15, 2024 Newspapers.com November 13 w y Washington State Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ 7–6 32,824 https://www.newspapers.com/article/vallejo-times-herald-asu-upsets-cougars/155337553/ Vallejo Times-Herald ASU upsets Cougars, 7–6 November 14, 1965 September 15, 2024 Newspapers.com November 20 w Wyoming Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ 14–10 23,371 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-billings-gazette-asu-trims-pokes-14/155337648/ The Billings Gazette ASU trims Pokes, 14–10 November 21, 1965 September 15, 2024 Newspapers.com November 27 w Arizona Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ rivalry 14–6 38,782 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lincoln-star-unheralded-soph-turns-t/155337771/ The Lincoln Sunday Journal & Star Unheralded soph turns trick for Arizona State November 28, 1965 September 15, 2024 Newspapers.com Game summaries On September 18, in the season opener at Sun Devil Stadium, Arizona State suffered a 24-6 loss to BYU.Brigham Young Shocks Sun Devils, 24-6: Home-Game Winning Streak Scissored at 12 The Arizona Republic Dave Hicks September 19, 1965 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/26648270/brigham_young_shocks_sun_devils_246/ Newspapers.com On September 25, the Sun Devils dropped a 13-0 home contest to Utah State. On October 2, Arizona State fell 22-14 against West Texas State on the road. On October 9, the Sun Devils rebounded with an 8-6 home victory over Wichita State. On October 16, Arizona State suffered a 21-14 road loss against San Jose State. On October 23, the Sun Devils bounced back with a 27-14 home win over New Mexico. On October 30, Arizona State outlasted Texas-El Paso for a 28-20 road victory. On November 13, following a bye week, the Sun Devils defeated Washington State, 7-6, in Tempe. On November 20, Arizona State prevailed for a 14-10 home win against Wyoming. On November 27, in the annual Arizona–Arizona State football rivalry game, the Sun Devils closed the season with a 14-6 home win over Arizona. Roster Arizona State's usual offensive lineup included wide receiver John Pitts, left tackle Ray Shirey, left guard George Corneal, center Bob Lueck, right guard Obie Lowe, right tackle Bobby Johnson, tight end Dewey Forrister, quarterback John Goodman, halfback Travis Williams, fullback Jim Bramlet, and wingback Ben Hawkins. Arizona State's usual defensive lineup included left defensive end Jesse Fleming, left defensive tackle John Hanson, middle guard Curley Culp, right defensive tackle Bob Rokita, right defensive end Steve Timarac, linebackers Leo Rossi and John Folmer, left cornerback Reggie Jackson, right cornerback Ken Dyer, and safeties John Pitts and S. Darrell Hoover. Bob Rokita was the team's regular punter and placekicker. Cecil Abono, Max Anderson, Rick Davis, Dick Egloff, Larry Langford, and Paul Palumbo were also on the roster.2007 Media Guide, pp. 167-170. Individual and team statistics The team's individual statistical leaders included: Rushing: Travis Williams, 130 carries, 523 rushing yards, and 4.0 yards per carry2007 Media Guide, pp. 152-154. Passing: John Goodman, 96-175, 1,165 passing yards, 54.9% completion percentage, nine touchdowns and four interceptions Scoring: Ben Hawkins (28 points on six touchdowns and a two-point conversion) Receiving: Ben Hawkins (36 receptions for 504 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns) Interceptions: Ben Hawkins (4 interceptions and 125 return yards) Punting: Chuck Kolb (65 punts, 2,857 yards, and a 44.0 yard average) Kickoff returns: Ben Hawkins (10 returns for 201 yards) Punt returns: Ben Hawkins (19 returns for 191 yards) Arizona State set single-season school records for the fewest interceptions thrown (four) and most yards per punt (44-yard average).September 2017 The team's statistical averages for the 1965 season included the following: Rushing yards: 128.2 yards per game on offense, 117.3 yards allowed per game on defense;2007 Media Guide, p. 150. Passing yards: 118.5 yards per game on offense, 152.3 yards allowed per game on defense; Total offense: 246.7 yards of total offense per game, 269.6 yards of total offense allowed per game on defense; Scoring: 13.2 points scored per game, 14.2 points allowed per game on defense; First downs: 140 first downs on offense, 145 first downs allowed on defense; and Punting: 66 total punts for an average of 44.8 yards per punt. Awards and honors Wingback and defensive back Ben Hawkins received All-America honors from Time magazine and first-team All-Western Athletic Conference (WAC) honors.2007 Media Guide, pp. 159, 162. Hawkins also played in the Chicago College All-Star Game. Safety John Pitts received second-team All-WAC honors. Cornerback Ken Dyer played in the 1965 Senior Bowl.2007 Media Guide, p. 166. Team awards were presented as follow: Wingback and defensive back Ben Hawkins won the Sun Angel Award;2006 Media Guide, pp. 164-165. Center Bob Lueck won the Mike Bartholomew Award; Rick Davis won the Cecil Abono Captains Award; Fullback Jim Bramlet won the Glen Hawkins Sportsmanship Award; and Quarterback John Goodman won the Most Improved Award. References Arizona State Category:Arizona State Sun Devils football seasons Arizona State Sun Devils football