1923 San Diego State football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1923 San Diego State football Southern California Junior College Conference SCJCC 8–2 2–0 Charles E. Peterson 3rd Balboa StadiumCollege Field SCJCC champion The 1923 San Diego State 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 1923 college football season. Even though San Diego State became a four-year institution prior to the 1921 season, they competed in the Southern California Junior College Conference (SCJCC) from 1921 to 1924. For conference games, only freshmen and sophomores were eligible to play. The school's nickname "Aztecs" did not come into being until the 1925 season. From 1921 to 1924, there was no official nickname. At various times, publications used the term "Professors", "Wampus Cats", "Staters" and "Statesmen". 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 1923 San Diego State team was led by head coach Charles E. Peterson in his third season as football coach of the Aztecs.San Diego State's Peterson Gym, which opened in 1961, was named after 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 as champion of the SCJCC for the second consecutive year, with eight wins and two losses (8–2, 2–0 SCJCC). Overall, the team outscored its opponents 207–82 points for the season. Schedule September 29 w y USS MelvilleThe USS Melville was a navy destroyer that was based in San Diego from 1919 to 1940. Balboa Stadium San Diego, CA 10–3 State College, Coronado Win Benefit Grid Games The San Diego Union San Diego, California Ted Steinmann 2 September 30, 1923 October 6 l y 1923 Occidental Tigers Occidental Balboa Stadium San Diego, CA 7–33 State College Shows Up Well, Although Defeated 33 to 7 by Oxy Tigers The San Diego Union San Diego, California Ted Steinmann 2 October 7, 1923 October 13 l y y Southern Branch Moore Field Los Angeles, CA 0–12 State College Holds Branch to 12-0 Score The San Diego Union San Diego, California 3 October 14, 1923 October 19 w y 1923 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 14–3 State Defeats Marine Squad; Score 14 to 3 The San Diego Union San Diego, California Ted Steinmann 12 October 20, 1923https://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 October 27 w y 1923 Riverside Riverside Riverside Poly HS Field Riverside, CA 39–3 State College Wins, 39-3 Over Riverside 11 The San Diego Union San Diego, California 2 October 28, 1923 November 3 w y y Santa Barbara State Pershing Park Santa Barbara, CA 38–13 State College Wins, 38-13, At Santa Barbara The San Diego Union San Diego, California 2 November 4, 1923 November 12 w y 1923 Santa Ana Santa Ana Santa Ana HS Field Santa Ana, CA 26–6 State Defeats Santa Ana 11, 26-6 In North The San Diego Union San Diego, California M. Lewis 14 November 13, 1923 November 17 w y San Diego Marines College Field San Diego, CA 34–7 State College Beats Marines by 34-7 Score The San Diego Union San Diego, California M. Lewis 2 November 18, 1923 November 24 w y 1923 La Verne Leopards La Verne Balboa Stadium San Diego, CA 27–0 Statesmen Score Decisive Victory; Local College Boys Outclass Northern Team The San Diego Union San Diego, California Ted Steinmann November 25, 1923 November 29 w y Fresno State Balboa Stadium San Diego, CA rivalry 12–2 State College Whips Fresno, 12 to 2; Local Team Surprises Supporters The San Diego Union San Diego, California Ted Steinmann November 30, 1923 1923 Football Schedule https://goaztecs.com/sports/football/schedule/1923 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 football