The 1965 NCAA College Division football season was the tenth season of college football in the United States organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association at the NCAA College Division level.
College Division teams (also referred to as "small college") were ranked in polls by the AP (a panel of writers) and by UPI (coaches). The national champion(s) for each season were determined by the final poll rankings, published at or near the end of the regular season, before any bowl games were played.
In 1965, both services ranked North Dakota State (10âÂÂ0) first; the UPI coaches' poll had Cal State Los Angeles (8âÂÂ1) second, while the AP poll had Middle Tennessee (9âÂÂ0) as the number two team. North Dakota State later beat Grambling, 20âÂÂ7 in the Pecan Bowl in Abilene, Texas.
Associated Press (writers) final poll<br> Published on November 26
Denotes team won a game after AP poll, hence record differs in UPI poll
United Press International (coaches) final poll<br> Published on December 5
The postseason consisted of four bowl games as regional finals, played on December 11.