1965 Football Team (2013) - Hall of Fame - Ball State University Athletics

1965 Football Team

Induction:
2013

This marks only the third year Ball State will induct a team into its hall of Fame, and the 1965 football team is being inducted as the first ever squad to advance to a bowl game after recording a 9-0 regular season record. Under the direction of head coach Ray Louthen, the Cardinals tied Tennessee State 14-14 in the Grantland Rice Bowl to end the season at 9-0-1. Frank Houk completed 30-of-62 passes for 563 yards, while his top receiver that season was Steve Demuth with eight catches for 203 yards. Jim Todd led the team in rushing with 128 carries for 850 yards.