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| Team | W | L | T | W | L | T | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wyoming $ | 8 | – | 0 | – | 0 | 10 | – | 3 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BYU | 7 | – | 1 | – | 0 | 9 | – | 4 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Air Force | 6 | – | 2 | – | 0 | 9 | – | 4 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| UTEP | 5 | – | 3 | – | 0 | 7 | – | 4 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| San Diego State | 4 | – | 4 | – | 0 | 5 | – | 7 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hawaii | 3 | – | 5 | – | 0 | 5 | – | 7 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Utah | 2 | – | 6 | – | 0 | 5 | – | 7 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Colorado State | 1 | – | 7 | – | 0 | 1 | – | 11 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New Mexico | 0 | – | 8 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 11 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 1987 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State University as a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) during the 1987 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by second-year head coach Denny Stolz, the Aztecs compiled an overall record of 5–7 with a mark of 4–4 conference play, placing fifth in the WAC. The team played home games at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego.
Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Site | TV | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 5 | at No. 3 UCLA* | L 14–47 | 54,287 | [1] | ||
| September 12 | Utah | W 52–34 | 28,645 | [2] | ||
| September 19 | at Air Force | L 7–49 | 35,035 | [3] | ||
| September 26 | at Oregon* | L 20–25 | 31,573 | [4] | ||
| October 3 | at Wyoming | L 10–52 | 25,018 | [5] | ||
| October 10 | UTEP |
| L 33–34 | 20,744 | [6] | |
| October 17 | Stanford* |
| L 40–44 | 25,676 | [7] | |
| October 24 | Long Beach State* |
| W 52–42 | 23,625 | [8] | |
| October 31 | at Hawaii | W 29–21 | 41,437 | [9] | ||
| November 7 | at BYU | L 21–38 | 64,341 | [10] | ||
| November 14 | Colorado State |
| W 25–12 | 17,382 | [11] | |
| November 21 | New Mexico |
| KGSW | W 53–30 | 21,392 | [12] |
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Team players in the NFL
The following were selected in the 1988 NFL draft.[15]
| Player | Position | Round | Overall | NFL team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Hicks | Defensive back | 7 | 193 | Washington Redskins |
| Clarence Nunn | Defensive back | 9 | 246 | New Orleans Saints |
| Todd Santos | Quarterback | 10 | 274 | New Orleans Saints |
| Wayne Ross | Punter | 12 | 315 | Washington Redskins |
| Dave DesRochers | Tackle | 12 | 326 | Seattle Seahawks |
The following finished their college career in 1987, were not drafted, but played in the NFL.[16]
| Player | Position | First NFL team |
|---|---|---|
| Brett Faryniarz | Linebacker | 1988 Los Angeles Rams |
Team awards
| Award | Player |
|---|---|
| Most Valuable Player (John Simcox Memorial Trophy) | Todd Santos |
| Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen (Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) | Dave DesRochers, Off Brett Faryniarz, Def |
| Team captains Dr. R. Hardy / C.E. Peterson Memorial Trophy | Todd Santos, Off Reggie Blaylock, Off Brett Faryniarz, Def |
| Most Inspirational Player | Reggie Blaylock |
References
- ↑ Curt Holbreich (September 6, 1987). "Todd Santos, Going Big Time, Has Tough Time". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. p. III-12. Retrieved January 18, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Aztecs club Utes". The Daily Herald. September 13, 1987. Retrieved May 10, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Air Force 49, San Diego St. 7". Detroit Free Press. Detroit, Michigan. September 20, 1987. p. 18D. Retrieved January 18, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Curt Holbreich (September 27, 1987). "SDSU Grounded by Penalty, Oregon Comeback". Los Angeles Times (San Diego County ed.). Los Angeles, California. p. III-1. Retrieved January 18, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Curt Holbreich (October 4, 1987). "There May Be No Road to Title After Aztecs Fall to Wyoming, 52-10". Los Angeles Times (San Diego County ed.). Los Angeles, California. p. III-1. Retrieved January 18, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Aztecs lose to UTEP after leading 24–13". Blade-Tribune. October 11, 1987. Retrieved May 10, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Curt Holbreich (October 18, 1987). "Santos Big Night for Naught". Los Angeles Times (San Diego County ed.). Los Angeles, California. p. III-1. Retrieved January 18, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Curt Holbreich (October 25, 1987). "Santos Goes Over 10,000 Yards in SDSU's Victory". Los Angeles Times (San Diego County ed.). Los Angeles, California. p. III-1. Retrieved January 18, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "San Diego State, Santos strike late for win in Hawaii". The Los Angeles Times. November 2, 1987. Retrieved May 10, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "BYU down Aztecs, despite efforts by Santos". South Idaho Press. November 8, 1987. Retrieved May 10, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Curt Holbreich (November 15, 1987). "SDSU Finds Different Way to Win". Los Angeles Times (San Diego County ed.). Los Angeles, California. p. III-1. Retrieved January 18, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Curt Holbreich (November 22, 1987). "Aztecs Make Sure Lobos' Number Is Up in Finale". Los Angeles Times (San Diego County ed.). Los Angeles, California. p. III-1. Retrieved January 18, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "San Diego State 1987 Schedule". Retrieved December 8, 2016.
- 1 2 "San Diego State 2016 Football Media Guide". Archived from the original on October 18, 2016. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
- ↑ "1988 NFL Draft". Archived from the original on December 21, 2007. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
- ↑ "San Diego St. Players/Alumni". Retrieved December 8, 2016.