1974 San Diego State Aztecs football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1974 San Diego State Aztecs football Pacific Coast Athletic Association PCAA 8–2–1 4–0 Claude Gilbert 2nd Ted Tollner 2nd Pro-style 4–3 San Diego Stadium PCAA champion The 1974 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State University during the 1974 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. The team was led by head coach Claude Gilbert, in his second 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 as Conference Champion for the third consecutive year, with a record of eight wins, two losses and one tie (8–2–1, 4–0 PCAA). Schedule 1974 AP September 14 l y y 17 Arizona Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ 10–17 38,914 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-times-advocate-aztecs-fall-to-ariz/156847152/ Daily Times-Advocate Aztecs fall to Arizona September 15, 1974 October 9, 2024 Newspapers.com September 21 w y Tampa San Diego Stadium San Diego, CA 28–25 30,639 San Diego St. Defense Checks Tampa, 28-25 The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California September 22, 1974 III-12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8407706/san_diego_state_defense_checks_tampa/ Newspapers.com January 17, 2017 September 28 w y y UTEP Sun Bowl El Paso, TX 26–12 22,785 https://www.newspapers.com/article/north-county-times-aztecs-sail-past-utep/156855742/ North County Times Aztecs sail past UTEP September 29, 1974 October 9, 2024 Newspapers.comHoloubek Throws for 4 Scores, Rallies Cal State L.A. to Victory The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California September 29, 1974 III-12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8934437/holoubek_throws_for_scores_rallies_cal/ Newspapers.com February 13, 2017 October 12 w Fresno State San Diego Stadium San Diego, CA rivalry 24–21 35,394 Aztecs Get Late Start, Win 24-21 The San Diego Union San Diego, California October 13, 1974 H-1 http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives/?p_product=HA-CAET&p_theme=histpaper&p_nbid=&p_action=doc&toc=true&p_docref=v2:136E6A0F0DF56B38@HA-CAET-13C677348861CC23@2442334-13C66E03C4D227D2@111-13D2151771B2CB28 January 26, 2017 October 19 w y San Jose State San Diego Stadium San Diego, CA 40–14 33,714 San Diego St. Defeats San Jose St., 40-14 The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California October 20, 1974 III-14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8407750/san_diego_st_defeats_san_jose_st/ Newspapers.com January 17, 2017 October 26 w Long Beach State San Diego Stadium San Diego, CA 27–17 27,775 1975 49er Football Guide;The Beach Is Back 1975 pamphlet CSULB Athletic Department Long Beach, CaliforniaTwo Late TD Passes by Penrose Give Aztecs 27-17 Win Over 49ers The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California October 27, 1974 III-18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9069050/two_late_td_passes_by_penrose_give/ Newspapers.com February 20, 2017 November 2 l y y 20 North Texas State Fouts Field Denton, TX 9–14 3,100 Eagles Stun San Diego State, 14-9 Denton Record-Chronicle Denton, Texas Mack Owens November 3, 1974 C-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8407774/eagles_stun_san_diego_state/ Newspapers.com January 17, 2017 November 9 w Pacific (CA) San Diego Stadium San Diego, CA 37–9 27,049 Aztecs top UOP, clinch PCAA title Independent Press-Telegram Long Beach, California November 10, 1974 S-2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8407793/aztecs_top_uop_clinch_pcaa/ Newspapers.com January 17, 2017 November 16 w y New Mexico State San Diego Stadium San Diego, CA 35–14 26,722 San Diego St. First Half Passing Nails Aggies Las Cruces Sun-News Las Cruces, New Mexico November 17, 1974 13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8407805/san_diego_st_first_half_passing/ Newspapers.com January 17, 2017 November 23 t y Bowling Green San Diego Stadium San Diego, CA 21–21 24,178 San Diego State, Bowling Green Tie Independent Press-Telegram Long Beach, California November 24, 1974 S-4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8407825/san_diego_state_bowling_green_tie/ Newspapers.com January 17, 2017 November 30 w y Utah State San Diego Stadium San Diego, CA 34–6 24,687 Powerful Aztecs thunder past Utah State 34–6 The Ogden Standard-Examiner December 1, 1974 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ogden-standard-examiner-powerful-azt/181463048/ September 20, 2025 Newspapers.com https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/san-diego-state/1974-schedule.html San Diego State 1974 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 1975 NFL draft.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1975.htm 1975 NFL Draft December 7, 2016 December 21, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071221162006/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1975.htm dead Player Position Round Overall NFL team Monte Jackson Defensive Back 2 28 Los Angeles Rams The following finished their college career in 1974, 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 Benny Ricardo Kicker 1976 Buffalo Bills Dwight McDonald Wide Receiver 1975 San Diego Chargers Team awards Award Player Most Valuable Player(John Simcox Memorial Trophy) Dwight McDonald Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen(Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) Tony Bachmann, OffBobby Henderson, Def Team captainsDr. R. Hardy / C.E. Peterson Memorial Trophy Bill Kramer, OffBobby Henderson, Def Most Inspirational Player Tim Delaney,Rance Olison Notes 2 note References San Diego State Category:San Diego State Aztecs football seasons Category:Big West Conference football champion seasons San Diego State Aztecs football