1924 San Diego State football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1924 San Diego State football Southern California Junior College Conference SCJCC 7–1–2 3–0 Charles E. Peterson 4th Balboa StadiumCollege Field SCJCC champion 1925 The 1924 San Diego State 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 1924 college football season. Even though San Diego State became a four-year institution prior to the 1921 season, they competed in the Southern California Junior College Conference (SCJCC) from 1921 to 1924. For conference games, only freshmen and sophomores were eligible to play. The school nickname "Aztecs" did not come into being until the 1925 season. From 1921 to 1924, there was no official nickname. At various times, publications used the term "Professors", "Wampus Cats", "Staters" and "Statesmen". The yearbook "Del Sudoeste" published at the end of the 1924–25 school year notes that January 6, 1925 was the date that "Berry, Schellbach and Osenburg christen college 'Aztecs' ".The 1925 Del Sudoeste "The Story of A College Year" 1925 110 Associated Students of the San Diego State College San Diego, California The 1924 San Diego State team was led by head coach Charles E. Peterson in his fourth season as football coach of the Aztecs.San Diego State's Peterson Gym, which opened in 1961, was named after 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 both Balboa Stadium and at a field on campus. The Aztecs finished the season as champion of the SCJCC for the third consecutive year, with seven wins, one loss and two ties (7–1–2, 3–0 SCJCC). Overall, the team outscored its opponents 249–53 points for the season. Schedule October 4 w y 1924 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. College Field San Diego, CA 30–0 State College Defeats Marine Eleven, 30-0; Peterson's Charges Show Real Attack; Marines Fight Hard The San Diego Union San Diego, California Ted Steinmann 11 October 5, 1924https://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 October 11 w y 1924 California Christian Panthers California Christian Balboa Stadium San Diego, CA 54–6 Statesmen Trounce Christian College, 54 to 6; Visitor's Line Fails To Hold; Score at Will The San Diego Union San Diego, California Ted Steinmann October 12, 1924 October 18 w y 1924 Redlands Bulldogs Redlands College Field San Diego, CA 13–0 State College Defeats Redlands U. 13 to 0; Visitors Make Game Fight But Tire Near End The San Diego Union San Diego, California Ted Steinmann October 19, 1924 October 25 t y y 1924 La Verne Leopards La Verne La Verne Field La Verne, CA 7–7 State College And La Verne Play to 7 to 7 Tie; Northern Team Scores on Pass; Dilley Is Star The San Diego Union San Diego, California October 26, 1924 November 1 w 1924 Riverside Riverside Balboa Stadium San Diego, CA 6–0 State College Defeats Riverside J.C., 6 to 0; Northerners Stage Game Fight; Dilley Makes Lone Marker The San Diego Union San Diego, California Lewis Schellbach November 2, 1924 November 5 w y Central Junior College El Centro HS Field El Centro, CA 58–0 Staters Beat El Centro J.C. Eleven, 56 to 0 The San Diego Union San Diego, California 11 November 6, 1924 November 8 w y Santa Barbara State Balboa Stadium San Diego, CA 42–3 State College Defeats Santa Barbara, 42-3; Coach Peterson's Squad Displays Punch; Hancock, Dilley, Ruffa, Russo Star The San Diego Union San Diego, California Lewis Schellbach November 9, 1924 November 15 t y Southern Branch Balboa Stadium San Diego, CA 13–13 State College, Southern Branch Play 13 to 13 Tie; Northerners Outplay State in Second Half Of Spectacular Game The San Diego Union San Diego, California Lewis Schellbach November 16, 1924 November 22 w 1924 Santa Ana Santa Ana Balboa Stadium San Diego, CA 26–14 State College Wins J.C. Football Championship; Peterson's Charges Defeat Santa Ana Team by 26-14 Score The San Diego Union San Diego, California Lewis Schellbach November 23, 1924 November 27 l y y Fresno State Fire/Police Baseball Park Fresno, CA rivalry 0–7 Fresno State Wins State College Title by Defeating San Diego State College Eleven, 7 to 0; Peterson's Team Puts Up Game Fight; Winning Tally in Third Quarter The San Diego Union San Diego, California 14 November 28, 1924 1924 Football Schedule https://goaztecs.com/sports/football/schedule/1924 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 football