1975 San Diego State Aztecs football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1975 San Diego State Aztecs football Pacific Coast Athletic Association PCAA 8–3 3–2 Claude Gilbert 3rd Ted Tollner 3rd Pro-style 4–3 San Diego Stadium The 1975 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State University during the 1975 NCAA Division I football season as a member of the Pacific Coast Athletic Association.The Big West Conference was known as the Pacific Coast Athletic Association from its founding in 1969 through 1987. This was the final season for San Diego State as a member of the PCAA. They won or shared the conference championship in five of their seven years of membership. The team was led by head coach Claude Gilbert, in his third year, and played home games at San Diego StadiumSan Diego County Credit Union Stadium (SDCCU Stadium) was known as San Diego Stadium from its opening in 1967 through 1980. in San Diego, California. They finished the season with a record of eight wins, three losses (8–3, 3–2 PCAA). Schedule 1975 AP September 5 w y UTEP San Diego Stadium San Diego, CA 31–10 33,964 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-breeze-penrose-off-to-big-star/157336893/ The Daily Breeze Penrose off to big start September 7, 1975 September 15, 2025 Newspapers.com September 13 w y y Oregon State Civic Stadium Portland, OR 25–0 18,780 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sunday-oregonian-beavers-lose-anothe/181141875/ The Sunday Oregonian Beavers lose another opener September 14, 1975 September 15, 2025 Newspapers.com September 20 w y North Texas State San Diego Stadium San Diego, CA 30–12 35,829 Aztecs Start Off With 100-Yard TD The Los Angeles Times September 21, 1975 III-13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8410023/aztecs_start_off_with_100_yard_td/ Newspapers.com January 17, 2017 September 27 w y y Utah State Romney Stadium Logan, UT 19–10 15,768 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/ust/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/2015FBMG.pdf#page=191 Utah State 2015 Football Media Guide December 7, 2016 September 28, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180928040314/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/ust/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/2015FBMG.pdf#page=191 deadAztecs Beat Utah State, 19-10 The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California September 28, 1975 III-14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9586977/aztecs_beat_utah_state/ Newspapers.com March 15, 2017 October 4 w Cal State Fullerton San Diego Stadium San Diego, CA 59–14 39,780 San Diego Blitzes Titans, 59–14 The Los Angeles Times October 5, 1975 III-17 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8410048/san_diego_blitzes_titans_5914/ Newspapers.com January 17, 2017 October 11 w y Fresno State Ratcliffe Stadium Fresno, CA rivalry 29–0 9,326 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fresno-bee/170029378/ The Fresno Bee Aztecs blank FSU 29–0 with strong pass defense October 12, 1975 September 15, 2025 Newspapers.com October 18 w y New Mexico State San Diego Stadium San Diego, CA 48–3 45,022 Aztecs Race to 7th victory Independent Press-Telegram October 19, 1975 S-2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8410281/aztecs_race_to_victory/ Newspapers.com January 17, 2017 November 1 w y 18 Pacific (CA) Pacific Memorial Stadium Stockton, CA 31–13 12,496 Penrose riddles Pacific Independent Press-Telegram November 2, 1975 S-7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8410375/penrose_riddles_pacific/ Newspapers.com January 17, 2017 November 8 l y 13 Arizona 15 San Diego Stadium San Diego, CA 24–31 53,611 https://www.newspapers.com/article/north-county-times-arizona-edges-aztecs/157327431/ The Blade Tribune Arizona edges Aztecs November 9, 1975 October 17, 2024 Newspapers.com November 15 l y San Jose State Spartan Stadium San Jose, CA 7–31 20,399 https://www.newspapers.com/article/santa-cruz-sentinel-spartans-wrap-up-pca/181143561/ Santa Cruz Sentinel Spartans wrap up PCAA title, 31–7 November 16, 1975 September 15, 2025 Newspapers.com November 22 l Long Beach State San Diego Stadium San Diego, CA 17–21 36,825 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-breeze-long-beach-win-is-just/181144283/ The Daily Breeze Long Beach win is just super November 23, 1975 September 15, 2025 Newspapers.com1976 Media Guide 49'er Football 1976 pamphlet CSULB Athletic Department Long Beach, California https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/san-diego-state/1975-schedule.html San Diego State 1975 Schedule December 6, 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 2016-10-18 dead Team players in the NFL The following were selected in the 1976 NFL draft.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1976.htm 1976 NFL Draft December 7, 2016 Player Position Round Overall NFL team Duke Fergerson Wide receiver 3 73 Dallas Cowboys Craig Penrose Quarterback 4 107 Denver Broncos Greg Boyd Defensive end 6 170 New England Patriots Mike Gilbert Defensive tackle 11 300 Philadelphia Eagles Mel Jacobs Wide receiver 13 363 Detroit Lions Reggie Lewis Defensive end 16 443 San Francisco 49ers Team awards Award Player Most Valuable Player(John Simcox Memorial Trophy) Craig Penrose Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen(Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) Charlie Wortiska, OffReggie Lewis, Def Team captainsDr. R. Hardy / C.E. Peterson Memorial Trophy Monte Reed, OffEd Kertel, Def Most Inspirational Player Tim Delaney,Bob Johnson Notes 2 note References San Diego State Category:San Diego State Aztecs football seasons Category:1970s in San Diego San Diego State Aztecs football