1963 San Jose State Spartans football team

American college football season August 2023 December 2025 1963 San Jose State Spartans football Independent 5–5 Bob Titchenal 7th Spartan Stadium The 1963 San Jose State Spartans football team represented San Jose State College—now known as San Jose State University—as an independent during the 1963 NCAA University Division football season. Led by seventh-year head coach Bob Titchenal, the Spartans compiled a record of 5–5 and were outscored by opponents 194 to 187. The team played home games at Spartan Stadium in San Jose, California. Schedule September 21 l y Stanford Stanford Stadium Stanford, CA rivalry 13–29 31,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sacramento-union-california-stanfor/189679786/ The Sacramento Union California, Stanford score opening wins September 22, 1963 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com September 28 w Kansas State Spartan Stadium San Jose, CA 16–0 17,195 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-herald-spartans-top-kansas-sta/189681346/ The Vallejo Times-Herald Spartans top Kansas State September 29, 1963 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com October 5 l y Utah State Romney StadiumThis stadium is the predecessor to the current Maverik Stadium (Romney Stadium) that has served as the home of the Aggies since 1968 Logan, UT 0–20 9,005 https://www.newspapers.com/article/arizona-daily-star-utags-blank-san-jose/174204555/ The Arizona Daily Star Utags blank San Jose, 20–0 October 6, 1963 June 9, 2025 Newspapers.com October 12 w y Washington State Rogers Field Pullman, WA 13–8 19,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-spokesman-review-cougar-errors-assis/189677615/ The Spokesman-Review Cougar errors assist Spartans October 13, 1963 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com October 19 l y California California Memorial Stadium Berkeley, CA 13–34 37,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-tribune-craig-morton-connects-f/189678736/ The News Tribune Craig Morton connects for 5 touchdowns October 20, 1963 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com October 26 l y Idaho Neale Stadium Moscow, ID 12–28 8,700 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bGtWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=6OgDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5716%2C3837695 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Payne Bob Vandals (4–2) turn back Spartans October 27, 1963 1, sports November 2 w y Oregon Hayward Field Eugene, OR 13–7 14,000 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=QvxVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=UuMDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5527%2C244994 Eugene Register-Guard Oregon Leutzinger Dick Helpless Ducks fall, 13–7 November 3, 1963 1B November 9 l y Arizona State Spartan Stadium San Jose, CA 19–21 21,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fresno-bee-sun-devils-edge-spartans/155309602/ The Fresno Bee Sun Devils edge Spartans November 10, 1963 September 14, 2024 Newspapers.com November 16 w Fresno State Spartan Stadium San Jose, CA rivalry 56–27 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/image/382205376/?match=1&terms=%22san%20jose%20state%22%20AND%20%22fresno%20state%22 San Jose St. Rips Fresno November 17, 1963 The Los Angeles Times D2 en Newspapers.com UPI November 30 w Pacific (CA) Spartan Stadium San Jose, CA Victory Bell 32–20 6,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register-san-jose-beats-p/174203981/ The Des Moines Register San Jose beats Pacific, 32–20 December 1, 1963 June 9, 2025 Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1963 San Jose State) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/215500 NCAA Statistics National Collegiate Athletic Association May 26, 2025 Team players in the NFL/AFL No San Jose State players were selected in the 1964 NFL draft or 1964 American Football League draft.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1964.htm 1964 NFL Draft Pro-Football-Reference.com December 7, 2016 December 23, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071223123711/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1964.htm deadhttps://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/sanjosest/ San Jose St. Players/Alumni Pro-Football-Reference.com December 16, 2016 The following finished their San Jose State career in 1963, were not drafted, but played in the NFL. Player Position First NFL team Walter Roberts Wide receiver – Split end 1964 Cleveland Browns Notes note References External links Game program: San Jose State at Washington State – October 12, 1963 San Jose State Category:San Jose State Spartans football seasons San Jose State Spartans football