1925 San Diego State Aztecs football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1925 San Diego State Aztecs football Independent 5–3–1 Charles E. Peterson 5th Balboa StadiumCollege Field 1924 The 1925 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State Teachers CollegeSan Diego State University was known as San Diego State Teachers College from 1924 to 1934. during the 1925 college football season. San Diego State competed as an independent in 1925, after having been a member of the Southern California Junior College Conference (SCJCC) since they started playing in 1921. They became a member of the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) in 1926. The 1925 season was the first where San Diego State used the "Aztecs" nickname. The yearbook "Del Sudoeste" published at the end of the 1924–25 school year notes that January 6, 1925 was the date that "Berry, Schellbach and Osenburg christen college 'Aztecs' ".The 1925 Del Sudoeste "The Story of A College Year" 1925 110 Associated Students of the San Diego State College San Diego, California The 1925 San Diego State team was led by head coach Charles E. Peterson in his fifth season as football coach of the Aztecs.San Diego State's Peterson Gym, which opened in 1961, was named after coach Peterson. At various times during his 37-year career with the Aztecs, Peterson was the athletic director, football coach, basketball coach, track coach, and Dean of Men. They played home games at both Balboa Stadium and at a field on campus. The Aztecs finished the season with five wins, three losses and one tie (5–3–1). Overall, the team outscored its opponents 108–59 points for the season. Schedule September 26 l y Southern Branch Moore Field Los Angeles, CA 0–7 Southern Branch Defeats State College, 7-0; Aztecs Display Great Fight; Fumble Costly The San Diego Union San Diego, California Charles Savage September 27, 1925 October 3 w y 1925 Redlands Bulldogs Redlands Redlands StadiumThis stadium is the predecessor to the current Ted Runner Stadium on the University of Redlands campus, which was opened for the 1968 season Redlands, CA 10–0 State College Wins From Redlands, 10 to 0; Aztecs Rally in 2nd Half To Take Game The San Diego Union San Diego, California October 4, 1925 October 10 w 1925 Caltech Beavers Caltech Balboa Stadium San Diego, CA 20–6 State College Defeats Caltek Eleven, Score 26 to 6; Aztecs Show Punch When Most Needed The San Diego Union San Diego, California Ted Steinmann October 11, 1925 October 24 w 1925 Whittier Poets Whittier College Field San Diego, CA 24–0 2,000 State College Defeats Whittier, Score 24 to 0; Dilley Scores All Aztec Markers; Poets Unable to Hold Line The San Diego Union San Diego, California Frank Kyes October 25, 1925 October 31 l Loyola (CA) Balboa Stadium San Diego, CA 9–13 Loyola Upsets State College by 13 to 9 Score; Visitors Get Jump On Speed and Hold Lead The San Diego Union San Diego, California Monroe M'Connell October 25, 1925 November 7 w y Santa Barbara State Bartlett Field Santa Barbara, CA 10–0 State College Defeats Santa Barbara, 10 to 0; Display Lack of Drive When Nearing Goal The San Diego Union San Diego, California Frank Kyes November 8, 1925 November 14 t 1925 San Diego Marines Devil Dogs San Diego MarinesThe Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) in San Diego fielded a team that played against colleges and other military teams from 1922 to 1964. College Field San Diego, CA 14–14 State College, Marines Play to 14-14 Tie; Aerial Attack In Last Period Squares Count The San Diego Union San Diego, California November 15, 1925https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1986-06-13-sp-10919-story.html Military Glory: Service Teams, in Their Heyday, Won Championships, Thrilled the Fans January 5, 2017 November 21 w 1925 California Christian Panthers California Christian Balboa Stadium San Diego, CA 14–6 State Downs California Christian, 14 to 6; Aztecs Victor Over Parsons In Hard Fight The San Diego Union San Diego, California November 15, 1925 November 26 l 1925 La Verne Leopards La Verne Balboa Stadium San Diego, CA 7–13 La Verne Upsets San Diego State College, 13 to 7; Aztecs Lack Punch When Near Goal The San Diego Union San Diego, California 16 November 27, 1925 1925 Football Schedule https://goaztecs.com/sports/football/schedule/1925 San Diego State University Athletics August 21, 2023 Notes 2 note References San Diego State Category:San Diego State Aztecs football seasons Category:1920s in San Diego San Diego State Aztecs football