1959 San Diego State Aztecs football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1959 San Diego State Aztecs football California Collegiate Athletic Association CCAA 1–6–1 0–5 Paul Governali 4th Aztec Bowl The 1959 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 1959 college football season. San Diego State competed in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA). The team was led by head coach Paul Governali, in his fourth year, and played home games at Aztec Bowl. They finished the season with one win, six losses and one tie (1–6–1, 0–5–0 CCAA). The Aztecs scored only 74 points in their eight games while giving up 208. Schedule September 26 l y Los Angeles State Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA 3–21 Diablos Topple San Diego State The San Diego Union San Diego, California Howard Hagen September 27, 1959 G-1 October 3 l Cal Poly Aztec Bowl San Diego, CA 6–13 8,500 Cal Poly Rally Shades Aztecs The San Diego Union San Diego, California Howard Hagen October 4, 1959 H-1 October 10 l Long Beach State Aztec Bowl San Diego, CA 6–14 7,500 Long Beach State Jolts Aztecs, 14-6 The San Diego Union San Diego, California Howard Hagen October 11, 1959 G-1 October 17 w y y 1959 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 19–15 Morris Scores Three Times, Aztecs Triumph The San Diego Union San Diego, California Howard Hagen October 18, 1959 G-1 October 31 l y Fresno State Ratcliffe Stadium Fresno, CA rivalry 13–38 5,500 Fresno Stomps Aztecs, 38-13 The San Diego Union San Diego, California Howard Hagen November 1, 1959 B-1 November 7 l y UC Santa Barbara Aztec Bowl San Diego, CA 7–29 5,500–6,500 Gauchos Stampede San Diego St., 29-7 The San Diego Union San Diego, California Johnny McDonald November 8, 1959 G-1 Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1959 UC Santa Barbara) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/104/stats/13013 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 27, 2025 November 14 t y y Pepperdine Sentinel Field Inglewood, CA 14–14 1,500 Pepperdine's Rally Ties Aztecs, 14-14 The San Diego Union San Diego, California Howard Hagen November 15, 1959 G-1 November 21 l y 1959 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. Aztec Bowl San Diego, CA 6–64 8,500 MCRD Jars Aztecs, 64-6; Still Unbeaten The San Diego Union San Diego, California Howard Hagen November 22, 1959 G-1https://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 1959 Football Schedule https://goaztecs.com/sports/football/schedule/1959 San Diego State University Athletics August 22, 2023 Team players in the NFL/AFL No San Diego State players were selected in the 1960 NFL draft or 1960 AFL Draft.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1960.htm 1960 NFL Draft December 7, 2016 The following finished their San Diego State career in 1959, were not drafted, but played in the NFL/AFL.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/sandiegost/ San Diego St. Players/Alumni December 8, 2016 Player Position First NFL Team Bob Keyes Halfback 1960 Oakland Raiders Notes 2 note References San Diego State Category:San Diego State Aztecs football seasons Category:1950s in San Diego San Diego State Aztecs football