1962 San Diego State Aztecs football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1962 San Diego State Aztecs football California Collegiate Athletic Association CCAA 8–2 5–0 Don Coryell 2nd Aztec Bowl CCAA champion The 1962 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State College—now known as San Diego State University as a member of the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) during the 1962 NCAA College Division football season. Led by second-year head coach Don Coryell, the Aztecs compiled an overall record of 8–2 with a mark of 5–0 in conference play, winning the CCAA title. 49ers Tie For 3rd https://www.newspapers.com/article/independent/163717840/ Independent Long Beach, California November 20, 1962 C3 January 22, 2025 Newspapers.com For the year, the offense averaged almost 30 points a game, totaling 294 points. The defense gave up an average of 13 points a game, totaling 135 in 10 games. San Diego State played home games at the Aztec Bowl in San Diego. Schedule 1962 small college AP September 15 l y Cal Poly Pomona Aztec Bowl San Diego, CA 6–13 10,500 Cal Poly Shocks Aztecs The San Diego Union San Diego, California Howard Hagen September 16, 1962 B-1 September 22 w Los Angeles State Aztec Bowl San Diego, CA 26–14 8,500 Aztecs Whip L.A. State The San Diego Union San Diego, California Howard Hagen September 23, 1962 G-1 September 29 w y Cal Poly StadiumMustang Stadium San Luis Obispo, CA 35–14 Aztecs Triumph, 35-14 The San Diego Union San Diego, California Jerry Magee September 30, 1962 G-1 October 6 w y Long Beach State Veterans Stadium Long Beach, CA 36–8 5,000 San Diego State Defeats Long Beach State, 36-8 The San Diego Union San Diego, California Howard Hagen October 7, 1962 H-1 October 13 w y 1962 Redlands Bulldogs Redlands Aztec Bowl San Diego, CA 39–0 8,500 Aztecs Roll to 39-0 Win The San Diego Union San Diego, California Howard Hagen October 14, 1962 G-1 October 19 w y UC Santa Barbara La Playa Stadium Santa Barbara, CA 46–8 4,000 Aztecs Roll Up 46-8 Win The San Diego Union San Diego, California Howard Hagen October 20, 1962 A-19 October 27 w Fresno State 3 Aztec Bowl San Diego, CA rivalry 29–26 13,000 Aztecs Outlast Bulldogs The San Diego Union San Diego, California Howard Hagen October 28, 1962 G-1 Fresno State Football Media Guide https://gobulldogs.com/documents/2024/8/21/5._2024_Record_Book.pdf Fresno State Athletics 120 January 24, 2025 November 3 w y Valley State Aztec Bowl San Diego, CA 39–0 6,000–6,500 Aztecs Trounce San Fernando 39-0 The San Diego Union San Diego, California Howard Hagen November 4, 1962 B-1 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (1962 Valley State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/101/stats/13326 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 26, 2025 November 10 w y y Pacific (CA) Aztec Bowl San Diego, CA 32–18 12,500–12,700 Aztecs Rip Pacific, 32-18 The San Diego Union San Diego, California Howard Hagen November 11, 1962 B-1 November 17 l y 1962 San Diego Marines Devil Dogs San Diego MarinesThe Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) in San Diego fielded a team that played against colleges and other military teams from 1922 to 1964. Aztec Bowl San Diego 6–34 14,000 MCRD Stuns Aztecs, 34-6 The San Diego Union San Diego, California Howard Hagen November 18, 1962 G-1https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1986-06-13-sp-10919-story.html Military Glory: Service Teams, in Their Heyday, Won Championships, Thrilled the Fans January 5, 2017 1962 Football Schedule https://goaztecs.com/sports/football/schedule/1962 San Diego State University Athletics August 22, 2023 Team players in the NFL/AFL The following San Diego State players were selected in the 1963 NFL draft.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1963.htm 1963 NFL Draft December 7, 2016 December 23, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071223114147/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1963.htm dead Player Position Round Overall NFL team Neal Petties End 14 187 Baltimore Colts Kern Carson Halfback 17 229 Baltimore Colts The following San Diego State players were selected in the 1963 AFL Draft. Player Position Round Overall NFL team Neal Petties End 21 161 Oakland Raiders Kern Carson Halfback 29 229 Denver Broncos Team awards Award Player Most Valuable Player(John Simcox Memorial Trophy) Kern Carson Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen(Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) David Lay Most Inspirational Player Warren Simmons http://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 Notes note References San Diego State Category:San Diego State Aztecs football seasons Category:California Collegiate Athletic Association football champion seasons San Diego State Aztecs football