1965 Kent State Golden Flashes football team
| 1965 Kent State Golden Flashes football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| 1965 record | 5–4–1 (3–2–1 MAC) |
| Head coach | Leo Strang (2nd year) |
| Home stadium | 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 college 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 fourth place in the MAC, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 144 to 114.[1][2]
The team's statistical leaders included Bill Asbury with 998 rushing yards, Ron Mollric with 407 passing yards, and Billy Blunt with 337 receiving yards.[3] Four Kent State players were selected as first-team All-MAC players: halfback Bill Asbury, offensive tackle Jon Brooks, defensive back Pat Gucciardo, and offensive guard Ed Musbach.[4]
References
- ↑ "2016 Kent State Football Record Book" (PDF). Kent State University. p. D6. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
- ↑ "1965 Kent State Golden Flashes Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
- ↑ 2016 Record Book, p. D17-D19.
- ↑ 2016 Kent State Football Record Book, pp. D41–D42.