1987 San Diego State Aztecs football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1987 San Diego State Aztecs football Western Athletic Conference WAC 5–7 4–4 Denny Stolz 2nd Dana Bible 2nd Pro-style Tim McConnell 2nd 4–3 Jack Murphy Stadium The 1987 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State University as a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) during the 1987 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by second-year head coach Denny Stolz, the Aztecs compiled an overall record of 5–7 with a mark of 4–4 conference play, placing fifth in the WAC. The team played home games at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego. Schedule 1987 AP September 5 l y y UCLA 3 Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA 14–47 54,287 Todd Santos, Going Big Time, Has Tough Time Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California Curt Holbreich September 6, 1987 III-12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8438064/todd_santos_going_big_time_has_tough/ Newspapers.com January 18, 2017 September 12 w Utah Jack Murphy Stadium San Diego, CA 52–34 28,645 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-herald-aztecs-club-utes/172099345/ The Daily Herald Aztecs club Utes September 13, 1987 May 10, 2025 Newspapers.com September 19 l y Air Force Falcon Stadium Colorado Springs, CO 7–49 35,035 Air Force 49, San Diego St. 7 Detroit Free Press Detroit, Michigan September 20, 1987 18D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8438170/air_force_49_san_diego_st_7/ Newspapers.com January 18, 2017 September 26 l y y Oregon Autzen Stadium Eugene, OR 20–25 31,573 SDSU Grounded by Penalty, Oregon Comeback Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California San Diego County Curt Holbreich September 27, 1987 III-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8438286/sdsu_grounded_by_penalty_oregon/ Newspapers.com January 18, 2017 October 3 l y Wyoming War Memorial Stadium Laramie, WY 10–52 25,018 There May Be No Road to Title After Aztecs Fall to Wyoming, 52-10 Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California San Diego County Curt Holbreich October 4, 1987 III-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8438329/there_may_be_no_road_to_title/ Newspapers.com January 18, 2017 October 10 l UTEP Jack Murphy Stadium San Diego, CA 33–34 20,744 https://www.newspapers.com/article/north-county-times-aztecs-lose-to-utep-a/172097737/ Blade-Tribune Aztecs lose to UTEP after leading 24–13 October 11, 1987 May 10, 2025 Newspapers.com October 17 l y Stanford Jack Murphy Stadium San Diego, CA 40–44 25,676 Santos Big Night for Naught Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California San Diego County Curt Holbreich October 18, 1987 III-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8438378/santos_big_night_for_naught/ Newspapers.com January 18, 2017 October 24 w y y Long Beach State Jack Murphy Stadium San Diego, CA 52–42 23,625 Santos Goes Over 10,000 Yards in SDSU's Victory Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California San Diego County Curt Holbreich October 25, 1987 III-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8438494/santos_goes_over_10000_yards_in_sdsus/ Newspapers.com January 18, 2017 October 31 w y Hawaii Aloha Stadium Halawa, HI 29–21 41,437 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-san-diego-state-s/172098648/ The Los Angeles Times San Diego State, Santos strike late for win in Hawaii November 2, 1987 May 10, 2025 Newspapers.com November 7 l y BYU Cougar Stadium Provo, UT 21–38 64,341 https://www.newspapers.com/article/south-idaho-press-byu-down-aztecs-despi/172095645/ South Idaho Press BYU down Aztecs, despite efforts by Santos November 8, 1987 May 10, 2025 Newspapers.com November 14 w Colorado State Jack Murphy Stadium San Diego, CA 25–12 17,382 SDSU Finds Different Way to Win Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California San Diego County Curt Holbreich November 15, 1987 III-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8438523/sdsu_finds_different_way_to_win/ Newspapers.com January 18, 2017 November 21 w New Mexico Jack Murphy Stadium San Diego, CA KGSW 53–30 21,392 Aztecs Make Sure Lobos' Number Is Up in Finale Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California San Diego County Curt Holbreich November 22, 1987 III-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8438619/aztecs_make_sure_lobos_number_is_up_in/ Newspapers.com January 18, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/san-diego-state/1987-schedule.html San Diego State 1987 Schedule December 8, 2016http://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 October 18, 2016 dead Team players in the NFL The following were selected in the 1988 NFL draft.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1988.htm 1988 NFL Draft December 8, 2016 December 21, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071221160900/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1988.htm dead Player Position Round Overall NFL team Harold Hicks Defensive back 7 193 Washington Redskins Clarence Nunn Defensive back 9 246 New Orleans Saints Todd Santos Quarterback 10 274 New Orleans Saints Wayne Ross Punter 12 315 Washington Redskins Dave DesRochers Tackle 12 326 Seattle Seahawks The following finished their college career in 1987, 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 Brett Faryniarz Linebacker 1988 Los Angeles Rams Team awards Award Player Most Valuable Player(John Simcox Memorial Trophy) Todd Santos Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen(Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) Dave DesRochers, OffBrett Faryniarz, Def Team captainsDr. R. Hardy / C.E. Peterson Memorial Trophy Todd Santos, OffReggie Blaylock, OffBrett Faryniarz, Def Most Inspirational Player Reggie Blaylock References San Diego State Category:San Diego State Aztecs football seasons San Diego State Aztecs football