Kansas Football Team History
Kansas Jayhawks
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Founded: 1866 Stadium: Memorial Stadium Capacity: 50,250 Colors: Crimson & Blue Coach: Jack Mitchell Conference: Big Eight-
1965 Season Highlights
Jack Mitchell enters his 8th season as Head Coach at Kansas.
1965 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Sep. 18 @
Texas Tech
7
26
L
Sat., Sep. 25 vs.
Arizona
15
23
L
Sat., Oct. 2 @
California
0
17
L
Sat., Oct. 9 vs.
Iowa State
7
21
L
Sat., Oct. 16 @
Oklahoma
7
21
L
Sat., Oct. 23 vs.
Oklahoma State
9
0
W
Sat., Oct. 30 vs.
Kansas State
34
0
W
Sat., Nov. 6 @
Nebraska
6
42
L
Sat., Nov. 13 @
Colorado
14
21
L
Sat., Nov. 20 vs.
Missouri
20
44
L
1965 Season Totals
Record 2-8
Points Scored 119
Scoring Average 11.9
Points Allowed 215
Defense Average 21.5
Opponents Record 51-48
Conference Record 2-5
Home Record 2-3
Away Record 0-5
1965 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1965 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1965 All Big Eight Conference Players
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Team
Source
Coming Someday
Some records may be incomplete.
Great Moments in College Football History
The forward pass first appeared in college football in 1906. It was introduced in an attempt to increase scoring and reduce injuries.