1973 San Diego State Aztecs football team


The 1973 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented California State University San Diego during the 1973 NCAA Division I football season as a member of the Pacific Coast Athletic Association.
The team was led by head coach Claude Gilbert, in his first year, and played home games at San Diego Stadium in San Diego, California. They finished the season as Conference Champion for the second consecutive year, with a record of nine wins, one loss and one tie.

Schedule

Team players in the NFL

The following were selected in the 1974 NFL Draft.
PlayerPositionRoundOverallNFL team
Claudie MinorTackle368Denver Broncos
Jesse FreitasQuarterback6133San Diego Chargers

The following finished their college career in 1973, were not drafted, but played in the NFL.
PlayerPositionFirst NFL team
Herb DobbinsTackle1974 Philadelphia Eagles
Keith DensonWide receiver1976 New York Jets

Team awards