1951 San Diego State Aztecs football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1951 San Diego State Aztecs football California Collegiate Athletic Association CCAA 10–0–1 4–0 Bill Schutte 5th Aztec Bowl, Balboa Stadium CCAA champion Pineapple Bowl W 34–13 vs. Hawaii The 1951 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 1951 college football season. San Diego State competed in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA). The team was led by fifth-year head coach Bill Schutte, and played home games at both Aztec Bowl and Balboa Stadium. They finished the season undefeated, with ten wins, no losses and one tie (10–0–1, 4–0 CCAA). Overall, the team was dominant in nearly every game, outscoring its opponents 386–133 for the season. At the end of the regular season, the Aztecs were invited to the Pineapple Bowl in Hawaii. On January 1, 1952, they defeated the Hawaii Rainbows, 34–13. Schedule September 21 w y y San Francisco State Cox Stadium San Francisco, CA 32–14 8,000 San Diego Rips S.F. State, 32 to 14 The San Diego Union San Diego, California Howard Hagen September 22, 1951 B-3 September 29 w y Submarines Pacific (CA) Aztec Bowl San Diego, CA 37–21 10,000 Aztecs' Rally Trips SubPac The San Diego Union San Diego, California Howard Hagen September 30, 1951 B-2 October 6 w Cal Poly Aztec Bowl San Diego, CA 32–13 8,500 Aztecs Whip Mustangs, 32 to 13 The San Diego Union San Diego, California Howard Hagen October 7, 1951 B-3 October 13 w y 1951 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. Balboa Stadium San Diego, CA 34–18 18,000 State Tops Marines, 34 To 18 The San Diego Union San Diego, California Howard Hagen October 14, 1951 B-3https://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 20 t y y Arizona State Aztec Bowl San Diego, CA 27–27 12,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/arizona-daily-star-tempe-held-to-2727-d/169649343/ The Arizona Daily Star Tempe held to 27–27 deadlock by San Diego State's Aztecs October 21, 1951 April 5, 2025 Newspapers.comAztecs Gain Tie On Preston's Run The San Diego Union San Diego, California Howard Hagen October 21, 1951 B-3 October 27 w Los Angeles State Aztec Bowl San Diego, CA 64–0 6,000 Aztecs Bop L.A. State The San Diego Union San Diego, California Howard Hagen October 28, 1951 B-2 November 3 w y y Fresno State Ratcliffe Stadium Fresno, CA rivalry 13–7 8,121 Aztecs Subdue Fresno, 13 to 7 The San Diego Union San Diego, California Howard Hagen November 4, 1951 B-2 November 10 w y y 1951 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 46–14 2,000 Aztecs Drub Redlands, Maintain Clear Record The San Diego Union San Diego, California Howard Hagen November 11, 1951 B-2 November 16 w y Pepperdine El Camino Stadium Torrance, CA 27–6 Aztecs Near Conference Title By Clipping Pepperdine, 27-6 The San Diego Union San Diego, California Howard Hagen November 17, 1951 B-3 November 22 w Santa Barbara Aztec Bowl San Diego, CA 40–0 7,000 Aztecs End Unbeaten Campaign With 40 to 0 Rout of Gauchos The San Diego Union San Diego, California Howard Hagen November 23, 1951 B-3 January 1 w y y Hawaii Honolulu Stadium Honolulu, HI Pineapple Bowl 34–13 11,000 Undefeated Staters Stage 34-13 Luau The San Diego Union San Diego, California Howard Hagen January 2, 1952 B-5 1951 Football Schedule https://goaztecs.com/sports/football/schedule/1951 San Diego State University Athletics August 21, 2023 Team players in the NFL The following San Diego State players were selected in the 1952 NFL draft.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1952.htm 1952 NFL Draft December 7, 2016 November 21, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101121115426/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1952.htm dead Player Position Round Overall NFL team Skeets Quinlan Halfback 4 49 Los Angeles Rams Art Preston Back 21 253 Los Angeles Rams Notes 2 note References San Diego State Category:San Diego State Aztecs football seasons Category:1950s in San Diego Category:California Collegiate Athletic Association football champion seasons Category:Pineapple Bowl champion seasons Category:College football undefeated seasons San Diego State Aztecs football