1965 Chico State Wildcats football team

The 1965 Chico State Wildcats football team represented Chico State College—now known as California State University, Chico—as a member of the Far Western Conference (FWC) during the 1965 NCAA College Division football season. Led by eighth-year head coach George Maderos, Chico State compiled an overall record of 4–6 with a mark of 0–5 in conference play, placing last out of six teams eligible for the championship in the FWC. The team was outscored by its opponents 223 to 175 for the season. The Wildcats played home games at College Field in Chico, California.