1988 San Diego State Aztecs football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1988 San Diego State Aztecs football Western Athletic Conference WAC 3–8 3–5 Denny Stolz 3rd Dana Bible 3rd Pro-style Ed Schmidt 1st 3–4 Jack Murphy Stadium The 1988 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State University as a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) during the 1988 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by Denny Stolz in his third and final season, the Aztecs compiled an overall record of 3–8 with a mark of 3–5 conference play, tying for sixth place in the WAC. The team played home games at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego. Stolz was fired after the season, two years after leading the Aztecs to their only WAC title and appearance in San Diego's Holiday Bowl in his first season in 1986.Tom Shanahan Football at SDSU, ASU followed different paths - Sun Devils flourished - Aztecs have struggled September 5, 2001 San Diego Union-Tribune D-1 https://sandiegouniontribune.newsbank.com/doc/news/116D3620D6FB2E07?search_terms subscription NewsBank May 27, 2023 There has been only one WAC title and Holiday Bowl trip, in 1986 when the Aztecs lost to Iowa 39-38 under Stolz.T. J. Simers Stolz Still Searching For A Reason Behind His Change of Course April 14, 1991 Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-04-14-sp-388-story.html May 27, 2023 Schedule 1988 AP September 3 l y y UCLA 5 Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA 6–59 46,487 Problems Galore as Aztecs Suffer 59-6 Loss to UCLA The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California San Diego County Curt Holbreich September 4, 1988 III-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8439231/problems_galore_as_aztecs_suffer_59_6/ Newspapers.com January 18, 2017 September 11 w Air Force Jack Murphy Stadium San Diego, CA 39–36 20,112 Prime Last of Hewitt's 259 Yards Lifts Aztecs to 39-36 Win The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California San Diego County Curt Holbreich September 12, 1988 III-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8439269/last_of_hewitts_259_yards_lifts_aztecs/ Newspapers.com January 18, 2017 September 17 l y y Stanford Stanford Stadium Stanford, CA 10–31 26,000 Aztecs Are Clueless Until It's Too Late The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California San Diego County Curt Holbreich September 18, 1988 III-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8439306/aztecs_are_clueless_until_its_too_late/ Newspapers.com January 18, 2017 October 1 l y Oregon 20 Jack Murphy Stadium San Diego, CA 13–34 22,527 Pac-10 Continues to Trouble Aztecs as Oregon Romps The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California San Diego County Curt Holbreich October 2, 1988 III-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8439351/pac_10_continues_to_trouble_aztecs_as/ Newspapers.com January 18, 2017 October 8 l Wyoming 16 Jack Murphy Stadium San Diego, CA 27–55 20,386 Aztecs Are Helpless; Cowboys Win 55-27 The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California San Diego County Curt Holbreich October 9, 1988 III-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8439396/aztecs_are_helpless_cowboys_win_55_27/ Newspapers.com January 18, 2017 October 15 l y Hawaii Jack Murphy Stadium San Diego, CA 30–32 27,142 https://www.newspapers.com/article/north-county-times-aztecs-comeback-fall/173499722/ Blade-Tribune Aztecs' comeback falls short on turnover, 32–30 October 16, 1988 May 30, 2025 Newspapers.com October 22 l y Colorado State Hughes Stadium Fort Collins, CO 7–13 23,817 Loss to Colorado State Has Aztecs Feeling Low The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California San Diego County Curt Holbreich October 23, 1988 III-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8439453/loss_to_colorado_state_has_aztecs/ Newspapers.com January 18, 2017 October 29 l y Utah Robert Rice Stadium Salt Lake City, UT 20–41 22,453 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune-utes-find-relief-a/173502080/ The Salt Lake Tribune Utes find relief at expense of Aztecs, 41–20 October 30, 1988 May 30, 2025 Newspapers.com November 5 w BYU 20 Jack Murphy Stadium San Diego, CA 27–15 21,825 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-aztecs-shock-byu/173501102/ The Los Angeles Times Aztecs shock BYU November 6, 1988 May 30, 2025 Newspapers.com November 12 l y UTEP Sun Bowl El Paso, TX 7–58 31,552 https://www.newspapers.com/article/el-paso-times-miners-manhandle-aztecs-5/173497346/ The El Paso Times Miners manhandle Aztecs, 58–7 November 13, 1988 May 31, 2025 Newspapers.com November 19 w y New Mexico University Stadium Albuquerque, NM 18–10 7,923 San Diego State 18, New Mexico 10 Detroit Free Press Detroit, Michigan November 20, 1988 11D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8439495/s_diego_st_18_n_mex_10/ Newspapers.com January 18, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/san-diego-state/1988-schedule.html San Diego State 1988 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 Season summary Air Force right 1988 San Diego State vs. Air Force - Denny Stolz Show Paul Hewitt rushed for 259 yards and four touchdowns, including the game-winning one-yard run with 24 seconds left. Team players in the NFL The following were selected in the 1989 NFL draft.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1989.htm 1989 NFL Draft December 8, 2016 December 21, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071221203137/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1989.htm dead Player Position Round Overall NFL team Alfred Jackson Wide Receiver 5 135 Los Angeles Rams Team awards Award Player Most Valuable Player(John Simcox Memorial Trophy) Monty GilbreathPaul Hewitt Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen(Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) Kevin Wells, OffBrad Burton, Def Team captainsDr. R. Hardy / C.E. Peterson Memorial Trophy Alfred Jackson, OffKevin Wells, OffMario Mitchell, Def Most Inspirational Player Monty Gilbreath References San Diego State Category:San Diego State Aztecs football seasons San Diego State Aztecs football