1974 San Diego State Aztecs football team

The 1974 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State University during the 1974 NCAA Division I football season as a member of the Pacific Coast Athletic Association.[note 1]

1974 San Diego State Aztecs football
PCAA champion
ConferencePacific Coast Athletic Association
1974 record8–2–1 (4–0 PCAA)
Head coach
Home stadiumSan Diego Stadium
(Capacity: 54,000)
1974 Pacific Coast Athletic Association football standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L T  W L T
San Diego State $ 4 –0 –0  8 –2 –1
San Jose State 2 –2 –0  8 –3 –1
Pacific (CA) 2 –2 –0  6 –5 –0
Long Beach State 1 –3 –0  6 –5 –0
Fresno State 1 –3 –0  5 –7 –0
  • $ – Conference champion

The team was led by head coach Claude Gilbert, in his second year, and played home games at San Diego Stadium[note 2] in San Diego, California. They finished the season as Conference Champion for the third consecutive year, with a record of eight wins, two losses and one tie (8–2–1, 4–0 PCAA).

Schedule
DateOpponentRankSiteResultAttendance
September 14at 17 Arizona*
L 10–1738,914[1]
September 21Tampa*
W 28–2530,639[2]
September 28at UTEP*
W 26–1222,785[3][4]
October 12Fresno State[note 3]
  • San Diego Stadium
  • San Diego, CA (rivalry)
W 24–2135,394[5]
October 19San Jose State
  • San Diego Stadium
  • San Diego, CA
W 40–1433,714[6]
October 26Long Beach State[note 4]
  • San Diego Stadium
  • San Diego, CA
W 27–1727,775[7][8]
November 2at North Texas State*No. 20
L 9–143,100[9]
November 9Pacific (CA)
  • San Diego Stadium
  • San Diego, CA
W 37–927,049[10]
November 16New Mexico State*
  • San Diego Stadium
  • San Diego, CA
W 35–1426,722[11]
November 23Bowling Green*
  • San Diego Stadium
  • San Diego, CA
T 21–2124,178[12]
November 30Utah State*
  • San Diego Stadium
  • San Diego, CA
W 34–624,687[13]
  • *Non-conference game
  • Homecoming
  • Rankings from no poll released prior to the game

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Team players in the NFL

The following were selected in the 1975 NFL Draft.[16]

PlayerPositionRoundOverallNFL Team
Monte JacksonDefensive Back228Los Angeles Rams

The following finished their college career in 1974, were not drafted, but played in the NFL.[17]

PlayerPositionFirst NFL Team
Benny RicardoKicker1976 Buffalo Bills
Dwight McDonaldWide Receiver1975 San Diego Chargers

Team awards
AwardPlayer
Most Valuable Player
(John Simcox Memorial Trophy)		Dwight McDonald
Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen
(Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy)		Tony Bachmann, Off
Bobby Henderson, Def
Team Captains
Dr. R. Hardy / C.E. Peterson Memorial Trophy		Bill Kramer, Off
Bobby Henderson, Def
Most Inspirational PlayerTim Delaney,
Rance Olison

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Notes
  1. The Big West Conference was known as the Pacific Coast Athletic Association from its founding in 1969 through 1987.
  2. San Diego County Credit Union Stadium (SDCCU Stadium) was known as San Diego Stadium from its opening in 1967 through 1980.
  3. The official name of Fresno State is California State University, Fresno. However, it is still commonly known as Fresno State. See: Fresno State
  4. The official name of Long Beach State has been California State University, Long Beach since 1972. However, it is still commonly known as Long Beach State. See: Long Beach State

References
  1. "Arizona 2016 Football Media Guide" (PDF). Retrieved December 7, 2016.
  2. "San Diego St. Defense Checks Tampa, 28-25". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. September 22, 1974. p. III-12. Retrieved January 17, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Texas El Paso 2015 Football Media Guide" (PDF). Retrieved December 7, 2016.
  4. "Holoubek Throws for 4 Scores, Rallies Cal State L.A. to Victory". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. September 29, 1974. p. III-12. Retrieved February 13, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "Aztecs Get Late Start, Win 24-21". The San Diego Union. San Diego, California. October 13, 1974. p. H-1. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
  6. "San Diego St. Defeats San Jose St., 40-14". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. October 20, 1974. p. III-14. Retrieved January 17, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. 1975 49er Football Guide;The Beach Is Back (pamphlet). Long Beach, California: CSULB Athletic Department. 1975.
  8. "Two Late TD Passes by Penrose Give Aztecs 27-17 Win Over 49ers". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. October 27, 1974. p. III-18. Retrieved February 20, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. Mack Owens (November 3, 1974). "Eagles Stun San Diego State, 14-9". Denton Record-Chronicle. Denton, Texas. p. C-1. Retrieved January 17, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. "Aztecs top UOP, clinch PCAA title". Independent Press-Telegram. Long Beach, California. November 10, 1974. p. S-2. Retrieved January 17, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. "San Diego St. First Half Passing Nails Aggies". Las Cruces Sun-News. Las Cruces, New Mexico. November 17, 1974. p. 13. Retrieved January 17, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. "San Diego State, Bowling Green Tie". Independent Press-Telegram. Long Beach, California. November 24, 1974. p. S-4. Retrieved January 17, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. "Utah State 2015 Football Media Guide" (PDF). Retrieved December 7, 2016.
  14. "San Diego State 1974 Schedule". Retrieved December 6, 2016.
  15. "San Diego State 2016 Football Media Guide". Archived from the original on 2016-10-18. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
  16. "1975 NFL Draft". Retrieved December 7, 2016.
  17. "San Diego St. Players/Alumni". Retrieved December 8, 2016.
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