1990 San Diego State Aztecs football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1990 San Diego State Aztecs football Western Athletic Conference WAC 6–5 5–2 Al Luginbill 2nd Dave Lay 2nd Barry Lamb 2nd Jack Murphy Stadium The 1990 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State University as a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) during the 1990 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by second-year head coach Al Luginbill, the Aztecs compiled an overall record of 6–5 with a mark of 5–2 conference play, placing third in the WAC. The team played home games at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego. Schedule 1990 AP September 8 l y y Oregon Autzen Stadium Eugene, OR 21–42 35,118 'New' Aztec Defense Doesn't Faze Oregon The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California San Diego County Scott Miller September 9, 1990 C-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8416534/new_aztec_defense_doesnt_faze_oregon/ Newspapers.com January 17, 2017 September 15 w y Long Beach State Jack Murphy Stadium San Diego, CA 38–20 19,170 Aztecs Run the Show, Beat Long Beach The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California San Diego County Scott Miller September 16, 1990 C-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8416677/aztecs_run_the_show_beat_long_beach/ Newspapers.com January 17, 2017 September 22 l y BYU 4 Cougar Stadium Provo, UT 34–62 66,044 https://www.newspapers.com/article/honolulu-star-bulletin-byu-routs-aztecs/190067949/ Honolulu Star-Bulletin & Advertiser BYU routs Aztecs, 62–34 September 23, 1990 January 29, 2026 Newspapers.com September 29 w Air Force Jack Murphy Stadium San Diego, CA 48–18 19,104 Defense Does Turnaround for Aztecs The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California San Diego County Scott Miller September 30, 1990 C-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8416773/defense_does_turnaround_for_aztecs/ Newspapers.com January 17, 2017 October 6 l y Wyoming War Memorial Stadium Laramie, WY 51–52 16,713 Quarterback Battle Again Winds Up With Aztecs Loss The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California San Diego County Scott Miller October 7, 1990 C-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8416843/quarterback_battle_again_winds_up_with/ Newspapers.com January 17, 2017 October 13 l y y UCLA Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA 31–45 41,025 Bruins Run Aztecs Into the Ground The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California San Diego County Scott Miller October 14, 1990 C-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8416888/bruins_run_aztecs_into_the_ground/ Newspapers.com January 17, 2017 November 3 w y Utah Jack Murphy Stadium San Diego, CA 66–14 25,504 https://www.newspapers.com/article/north-county-times-refreshed-aztecs-romp/190129465/ Blade-Citizen Refreshed Aztecs romp November 4, 1990 January 29, 2026 Newspapers.com November 10 w Hawaii Jack Murphy Stadium San Diego, CA 44–38 20,450 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-times-advocate-aztecs-topple-anoth/190073198/ Daily Times-Advocate Aztecs topple another top-rated defense November 11, 1990 January 28, 2026 Newspapers.com November 17 w y New Mexico University Stadium Albuquerque, NM 40–34 7,868 McGwire Passes for 530 Yards in Victory The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California Scott Miller November 18, 1990 C-10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8416944/mcgwire_passes_for_530_yard_in_victory/ Newspapers.com January 17, 2017 November 24 w UTEP Jack Murphy Stadium San Diego, CA 53–31 13,927 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-times-advocate-miners-and-offensiv/190131691/ Daily Times-Advocate Miners and offensive records fall in SDSU win November 25, 1990 January 29, 2026 Newspapers.com December 1 l y Miami (FL) 2 Jack Murphy Stadium San Diego, CA 28–30 34,201 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-canes-fight-to-close/175659072/ The Tampa Tribune-Times 'Canes fight to close win against Aztecs December 2, 1990 January 29, 2026 Newspapers.com https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/san-diego-state/1990-schedule.html San Diego State 1990 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 1991 NFL draft.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1991.htm 1991 NFL Draft December 8, 2016 December 20, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071220211219/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1991.htm dead Player Position Round Overall NFL team Dan McGwire Quarterback 1 16 Seattle Seahawks Pio Sagapolutele Defensive tackle – Defensive end 4 85 Cleveland Browns Nick Subis Tackle – Center 6 142 Denver Broncos The following finished their college career in 1990, 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 Brad Daluiso Kicker 1991 Buffalo Bills Jimmy Raye Wide receiver 1991 Los Angeles Rams Team awards Award Player Most Valuable Player(John Simcox Memorial Trophy) Dan McGwire Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen(Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) Nick Subis, OffPio Sagapolutele, Def Team captainsDr. R. Hardy / C.E. Peterson Memorial Trophy Dan McGwire, OffLou Foster, DefAndy Trakas, Special Teams Most Inspirational Player Lou Foster References San Diego State Category:San Diego State Aztecs football seasons San Diego State Aztecs football Category:1990s in San Diego