| Year: | 1965 |
| Team: | San Diego State Aztecs |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Short Conf: | CCAA |
| Record: | 8–2 |
| Conf Record: | 3–2 |
| Head Coach: | Don Coryell |
| Hc Year: | 5th |
| Def Coach: | John Madden |
| Dc Year: | 2nd |
| Stadium: | Aztec Bowl, Balboa Stadium |
The 1965 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State College[1] during the 1965 NCAA College Division football season.
San Diego State competed in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA). The team was led by head coach Don Coryell, in his fifth year, and played home games at both Aztec Bowl and Balboa Stadium.
The Aztecs were nationally rated as high as number 3 in the AP small college poll, but dropped out of the top 10 after their loss to Cal State Long Beach. They finished the season with eight wins and two losses (8–2, 3–2 CCAA). The offense scored over 40 points in a game six times, totaling 353 points during the season. The defense had five shutouts, giving up only 87 points in 10 games.
The following San Diego State players were selected in the 1966 NFL draft.[3]
| Player | Position | Round | Overall | NFL Team | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guard | 11 | 168 | Green Bay Packers | ||
| Larry Martin | Defensive tackle | 13 | 195 | Minnesota Vikings |
| Player | Position | Round | Overall | NFL Team | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linebaker | 3 | 26 | San Diego Chargers | ||
| Clifton Kinney | Linebaker | 9 | 80 | Oakland Raiders | |
| Defensive End - Defensive tackle | 13 | 117 | San Diego Chargers |
| Award | Player | |
|---|---|---|
| Most Valuable Player (John Simcox Memorial Trophy) | Gary Garrison | |
| Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen (Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) | Ralph Wenzel | |
| Most Inspirational Player | Ken Madison |