The 1965 Washington State Cougars football team was an American football team that represented Washington State University in the Athletic Association of Western Universities (AAWU) during the 1965 college football season . In their second season under head coach Bert Clark , the Cougars compiled a 7–3 record (2–1 against AAWU opponents), finished in third place in the AAWU, and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 139 to 103.[1] [2]
The team's statistical leaders included Tom Roth with 1,257 passing yards, Larry Eilmes with 818 rushing yards, and Doug Flansburg with 578 receiving yards.[3]
Schedule [ ] Date Opponent Site Result Attendance September 18 at Iowa * W 7–0 53,000 September 25 at Minnesota * W 14–13 46,917 October 2 Idaho * L 13–17 22,600 October 9 Villanova * W 24–14 13,732 October 16 Arizona * Joe Albi Stadium Spokane, WA W 21–3 16,500 October 23 at Indiana * W 8–7 32,061 October 30 at Oregon State W 10–8 20,079 November 6 Oregon W 27–7 20,000 November 13 at Arizona State * L 6–7 32,872 November 20 at Washington L 9–27 56,800 *Non-conference game Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
1965 Washington State Cougars football team roster
Players
Coaches
Offense
Pos.
#
Name
Class
FB
Gerela, Ted Ted Gerela
QB
Roth, Tom Tom Roth
Defense
Special teams
Head coach Coordinators/assistant coaches Legend (C) Team captain(S) Suspended(I) Ineligible
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