He ranked fourth in nation in scoring, tenth in punting (40.8 average) and finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting behind Roger Staubach.

As a rookie, even though he tore a ligament in his left knee in training camp, he was named the team's punter and third-team quarterback.

On August 29, 1965, he was traded along with a fourth round draft choice (#54-Rod Sherman) to the Baltimore Colts, in exchange for the rights to future All-Pro Ralph Neely.

[4] Lothridge was waived by the Baltimore Colts before the start of the 1965 season and was subsequently claimed by the Los Angeles Rams.

[12] He punted for the Dolphins for 2 games, but was then placed on the team's taxi squad to make room to activate quarterback Bob Griese, even though Seiple was not quite ready to play (safety Dick Anderson had to serve as the team's punter for one game until Seiple returned).