The 1965 Ohio State Buckeyes football team was an American football represented the Ohio State University as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 1965 Big Ten season. In their 15th year under head coach Woody Hayes, the Buckeyes compiled a 7âÂÂ2 record (6âÂÂ1 in conference games), finished in second place in the Big Ten, and outscored opponents by a total of 156 to 118. They lost to conference champion Michigan State by a 32âÂÂ7 score. They were ranked No. 11 in the final UPI poll.
The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Don Unverferth (1,061 passing yards, 51.8% completion percentage), halfback Tom Barrington (530 rushing yards, 4.0 yards per carry), halfback Bo Rein (29 receptions for 328 yards), and Willard Sander (eight touchdowns). Four Ohio State players received first-team honors on the 1965 All-Big Ten Conference football team: offensive guard Doug Van Horn (AP-1, UPI-1); linebacker Ike Kelley (AP-1, UPI-1); center Ray Pryor (UPI-1); and defensive back John Fill (AP-1).
The team played its home games at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.