1965 NAIA football season

The 1965 NAIA football season was the tenth season of college football sponsored by the NAIA.

The season was played from August to November 1965, culminating in the 1965 NAIA Championship Bowl, played this year again at ARC Stadium in Augusta, Georgia.

Saint John's (MN) defeated in the Championship Bowl, 33–0, to win their second NAIA national title.

Championship game outstanding players

 * Back: Stan Suchta, Saint John's (MN)
 * Lineman: Fred Cremer, Saint John's (MN)