The 1965 UC Riverside Highlanders football team represented the University of California, Riverside as an independent during the 1965 NCAA College Division football season.
Led by first-year head coach Pete Kettela, UC Riverside compiled a record of 6–2.
The team was outscored by its opponents 189 to 183 for the season.
The Highlanders played home games at Highlander Stadium in Riverside, California.
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