1963 San Diego State Aztecs football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1963 San Diego State Aztecs football California Collegiate Athletic Association CCAA 7 (UPI small college) 7–2 3–1 Don Coryell 3rd Aztec Bowl The 1963 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 1963 NCAA College Division football season. Led by third-year head coach Don Coryell, the Aztecs compiled an overall record of 7–2 with a mark of 3–1 in conference play. Los Angeles State, which also had a record of 3–1 in conference play, won the conference championship by virtues of its head-to-head win over San Diego State. Fresno, San Diego to end season https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tribune/163715552/ The Tribune San Luis Obispo, California November 30, 1963 10 January 22, 2025 Newspapers.com Rush Crown to Andrew https://www.newspapers.com/article/independent/163715596/ Independent Long Beach, California December 5, 1963 D3 January 22, 2025 Newspapers.com For the year, team's offense averaged over 35 points a game, totaling 317 points. The defense gave up an average of 13 points a game, totaling 118 in 9 games. San Diego State played home games at the Aztec Bowl in San Diego. Schedule 1963 small college AP/UPI September 28 w y Cal Poly Pomona Aztec Bowl San Diego, CA 42–7 13,500 Aztecs Smash Cal Poly, 42-7 The San Diego Union San Diego, California Howard Hagen September 29, 1963 G-1 October 5 w 7 UPI Cal Poly Aztec Bowl San Diego, CA 69–0 10,356 Aztecs Wallop Poly, 69-0; Mendez Scores Five Times The San Diego Union San Diego, California Howard Hagen October 6, 1963 H-1 October 12 w 6 UPI Long Beach State Aztec Bowl San Diego, CA 33–8 13,536 Aztec Ground Attack Sinks Long Beach State, 33-8 The San Diego Union San Diego, California Howard Hagen October 6, 1963 H-1 October 19 l y 5 AP / 5 UPI Los Angeles State Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA 30–43 13,801 L.A. State Stuns Aztecs The San Diego Union San Diego, California October 20, 1963 B-1Marteen Leads Diablos to 43-30 Upset Win The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California October 20, 1963 C-12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8459494/marteen_leads_diablos_to_43_30_upset_win/ Newspapers.com January 19, 2017 October 26 w y y 10 AP / 5 UPI UC Santa Barbara Aztec Bowl San Diego, CA 42–14 11,265 Aztecs Crush Gauchos, 42-14 The San Diego Union San Diego, California Howard Hagen October 27, 1963 G-1 November 2 w y 10 AP / 7 UPI Fresno State Ratcliffe Stadium Fresno, CA rivalry 34–6 10,871 Aztecs Stun Fresno, 34-6 The San Diego Union San Diego, California Howard Hagen November 3, 1963 G-1 November 9 w y y 8 AP / 6 UPI Pacific (CA) Pacific Memorial Stadium Stockton, CA 34–18 4,000–4,500 Aztecs Rip UOP, 34-18 The San Diego Union San Diego, California Howard Hagen November 10, 1963 J-1 November 16 w y y 8 AP / 6 UPI Valley State Monroe High Sepulveda, CA 21–6 2,800 Aztecs Outscore Matadors, 21-6 The San Diego Union San Diego, California Howard Hagen November 17, 1963 G-1 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (1963 Valley State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/101/stats/13015 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 26, 2025 November 30 l y y 9 AP / 6 UPI 1960 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. Balboa Stadium San Diego, CA 12–16 25,371 MCRD Nips Aztecs, 16-12 The San Diego Union San Diego, California Howard Hagen December 1, 1963 I-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 Los Angeles Times January 5, 2017 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 2016-10-18 dead Team players in the NFL/AFL The following San Diego State players were selected in the 1964 NFL draft.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1964.htm 1964 NFL Draft Pro-Football-Reference.com December 7, 2016 December 23, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071223123711/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1964.htm dead Player Position Round Overall NFL team John Farris Guard 11 147 Los Angeles Rams John Butler Fullback 20 274 Baltimore Colts The following San Diego State players were selected in the 1964 AFL Draft. Player Position Round Overall NFL team John Farris Guard 17 136 San Diego Chargers The following finished their San Diego State career in 1963, were not drafted, but played in the NFL/AFL.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/sandiegost/ San Diego St. Players/Alumni Pro-Football-Reference.com December 8, 2016 Player Position First NFL Team Lloyd McCoy Guard 1964 San Diego Chargers Mario Mendez Halfback 1964 San Diego Chargers Team awards Award Player Most Valuable Player(John Simcox Memorial Trophy) Mario Mendez Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen(Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) Frank AcostaEd Johns Most Inspirational Player Joe Gibbs Notes note References San Diego State Category:San Diego State Aztecs football seasons San Diego State Aztecs football