1968 San Diego State Aztecs football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1968 San Diego State Aztecs football Independent 1 (UPI small college) 2 (AP small college) 9–0–1 Don Coryell 8th Rod Dowhower 1st Air Coryell San Diego Stadium UPI small college national champion The 1968 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State CollegeSan Diego State University was known as San Diego State College from 1935 to 1971. during the 1968 NCAA College Division football season. This was San Diego State's last year in the College Division of the NCAA. They had been a member of the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) for the previous 29 years, but competed as an Independent during the 1968 season. The team was led by head coach Don Coryell, in his eighth year, and played their home games at San Diego StadiumSan Diego County Credit Union Stadium (SDCCU Stadium) was known as San Diego Stadium from its opening in 1967 through 1980. in San Diego, California. The team finished the season undefeated for the second time under Coach Coryell, with nine wins, zero losses, and one tie (9–0–1). At the end of the season, the Aztecs were voted the College Division national champion for the third consecutive year in the UPI small college football rankings and No. 2 in the AP small college football rankings. Schedule 1968 small college AP September 14 w y UT Arlington San Diego Stadium San Diego, CA 23–18 35,227 Aztecs Rally, Nip Arlington Long Beach Independent Press-Telegram Long Beach, California September 15, 1968 C-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8394997/aztecs_rally_nip_arlington/ Newspapers.com January 16, 2017 September 20 w y Northern Illinois San Diego Stadium San Diego, CA 40–21 30,560 San Diego State Wins 40–21, Northern's Offense Improved The DeKalb Daily Chronicle DeKalb, Illinois September 21, 1968 6 Arvid Koontz https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8395088/san_diego_state_wins_4021/ Newspapers.com January 16, 2017 September 28 w y y 1 Montana State Gatton Field Bozeman, MT 34–22 9,000 Aztec Defense Keys Triumph Long Beach Independent Press-Telegram Long Beach, California September 29, 1968 S-2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8395309/aztec_defense_keys_triumph/ Newspapers.com January 16, 2017 October 12 w y 1 Texas Southern San Diego Stadium San Diego, CA 42–23 38,305 Parks Leads CSLB To Upset Victory The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California October 13, 1968 D 15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8395367/san_diego_state_over_texas_southern/ Newspapers.com January 16, 2017 October 19 w y 1 Cal State Los Angeles San Diego Stadium San Diego, CA 37–14 44,169 Aztecs Crush Diablos, 37-14, Before 44,169 The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California October 20, 1968 D-2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8395431/aztecs_crush_diablos/ Newspapers.com January 16, 2017 October 26 w y 1 San Jose State San Diego Stadium San Diego, CA 48–6 34,641 San Jose Falls Victim To San Diego Fresno Bee October 27, 1968 4-S https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8395185/san_jose_falls_victim_to_san_diego/ Newspapers.com January 16, 2017 November 2 w y 1 Fresno State San Diego Stadium San Diego, CA rivalry 42–12 24,387 Aztecs Start Slow, Then Trample FSC Fresno Bee Bruce Farris November 3, 1968 1-S https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8395515/aztecs_start_slow_then_trample_fsc/ Newspapers.com January 16, 2017 November 9 w y 1 Southern Miss San Diego Stadium San Diego, CA 68–7 43,766 Aztecs Crush Mississippi Grids 68-7 Fresno Bee November 10, 1968 4-S https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8395669/aztecs_crush_mississippi_grids_687/ Newspapers.com January 16, 2017 November 23 t y 1 Tennessee State San Diego Stadium San Diego, CA 13–13 37,713 Tennessee State Ties Aztecs With Defense The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California November 24, 1968 D 18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8395765/tennessee_state_ties_aztecs_with_defense/ Newspapers.com January 16, 2017 November 30 w y 2 Utah State San Diego Stadium San Diego, CA 30–19 37,425 Aztecs Power Past Utah State 30-19 The Fresno Bee Fresno, California December 1, 1968 S2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8395834/aztecs_power_past_utah_state_3019/ Newspapers.com January 16, 2017 http://www.goaztecs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/2016-media-guide-pdf.html San Diego State 2016 Football Media Guide December 7, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161018105315/http://www.goaztecs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/2016-media-guide-pdf.html 2016-10-18 dead Roster 1968 San Diego State Aztecs f 12 Dennis Shaw QB y 77 Fred Dryer DE y 27 Nate Wright S y Don Coryell 2015-12-20 Team players in the NFL/AFL The following San Diego State players were selected in the 1969 NFL/AFL draft.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1969.htm 1969 NFL Draft December 7, 2016 December 21, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071221231827/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1969.htm dead Player Position Round Overall NFL team Fred Dryer Defensive end 1 13 New York Giants Lloyd Edwards Tight end 3 75 Oakland Raiders Tom Nettles Flanker 7 179 Kansas City Chiefs Doug Fisher Linebacker 12 290 Pittsburgh Steelers The following finished their college career in 1968, were not drafted, but played in the NFL.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/sandiegost/ San Diego St. Players/Alumni December 8, 2016 Player Position First NFL Team Clancy Oliver Defensive back 1969 Pittsburgh Steelers Nate Wright Defensive back 1969 Atlanta Falcons Team awards Award Player Most Valuable Player(John Simcox Memorial Trophy) Tom Nettles Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen(Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) Larry Findley, OffFred Dryer, Def Team captainsDr. R. Hardy / C.E. Peterson Memorial Trophy Dennis Shaw, OffMike Meagher, Def Most Inspirational Player Mike Meagher Notes note References San Diego State Category:San Diego State Aztecs football seasons Category:NCAA Small College Football Champions Category:College football undefeated seasons San Diego State Aztecs football