The 1965 Utah State Aggies football team was an

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team that represented

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as an independent during the

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. In their third season under head coach

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, the Aggies compiled an 8–2 record and outscored all opponents by a total of 271 to 136. The team's statistical leaders included Ron Edwards with 1,095 passing yards,

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with 1,138 rushing yards and 96 points scored, and Dave Clark with 579 receiving yards.2018 Media Guide, pp. 154-155.

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