1926 San Diego State Aztecs football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1926 San Diego State Aztecs football Southern California Conference SCC 3–4–1 1–3–1 Charles E. Peterson 6th Navy "Sports" Field The 1926 San Diego State Aztecs 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 1926 college football season. San Diego State competed as a member of the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) in 1926. They had played as an Independent the previous year. The 1926 San Diego State team was led by head coach Charles E. Peterson in his sixth season as football coach of the Aztecs.San Diego State's Peterson Gym, which opened in 1961, was named after coach 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 Navy "Sports" Field.Navy "Sports" Field was the original name of what became Lane Field in downtown San Diego. It was converted to a baseball-only configuration in 1936. The Aztecs finished the season with three wins, four losses and one tie (3–4–1, 1–3–1 SCIAC). Overall, the team was outscored by its opponents 78–150 points for the season. Schedule October 2 l y 1926 Pomona Sagehens Pomona Claremont Alumni Field Claremont, CA 6–20 State Holds Pomona, 20 to 6, In Conference Debut; Power of Sahehen Backfield Gives Balance in Score The San Diego Union San Diego, California 3 October 3, 1926 October 9 l y Southern Branch Moore Field Los Angeles, CA 7–42 Southern Branch Eleven Defeats State, 42 to 7; Aztecs Fight; Frosh Win The San Diego Union San Diego, California 2 October 10, 1926 October 16 w 1926 Redlands Bulldogs Redlands Navy "Sports" Field San Diego, CA 14–9 2,000 State College Defeats Redlands By 14 to 9 Score; Hoyt, Ruffa Star in Aztec Debut At Home The San Diego Union San Diego, California October 17, 1926 October 23 w y y 1926 California Christian Panthers California Christian Moore Field Los Angeles, CA 21–16 State College Defeats Cal. Christian, 21-16; Aztecs Forced to Battle To Halt Rallies The San Diego Union San Diego, California October 24, 1926 October 30 l y Fresno State Navy "Sports" Field San Diego, CA rivalry 7–28 Fresno Wins From San Diego State College, 28 to 7; Line, Running Attack Bests Aztec Defense The San Diego Union San Diego, California October 31, 1926 November 6 w y Santa Barbara State Navy "Sports" Field San Diego, CA 16–0 3,500 State College Defeats Santa Barbara Eleven, 16 to 0; Last Quarter Drive Brings Pair of Scores The San Diego Union San Diego, California Charles Savage November 7, 1926 November 13 t 1926 La Verne Leopards La Verne Navy "Sports" Field San Diego, CA 7–7 State College And La Verne Play to 7 to 7 Tie; Aztecs Score Five Minutes After Kickoff The San Diego Union San Diego, California November 14, 1926 November 25 l 1926 Whittier Poets Whittier Navy "Sports" Field San Diego, CA 0–28 5,000 Whittier Beats San Diego State College, 28-0; Aztecs Battle Hard; Drives Weaken Line The San Diego Union San Diego, California Charles Savage November 26, 1926 1926 Football Schedule https://goaztecs.com/sports/football/schedule/1926 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 Aztecs football