| Year: | 1972 |
| Team: | San Diego State Aztecs |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Pacific Coast Athletic Association |
| Short Conf: | PCAA |
| Coachrank: | 20 |
| Record: | 10–1 |
| Conf Record: | 4–0 |
| Head Coach: | Don Coryell |
| Hc Year: | 12th |
| Off Coach: | Rod Dowhower |
| Oc Year: | 5th |
| Stadium: | San Diego Stadium |
| Champion: | PCAA champion |
The 1972 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented California State University San Diego[1] during the 1972 NCAA University Division football season as a member of the Pacific Coast Athletic Association (PCAA).[2]
The Aztecs were led by head coach Don Coryell, in his twelfth (and final) year, and played home games at San Diego Stadium[3] in San Diego, California. They finished the season as conference champion, with a record of ten wins and one loss (10–1, 4–0 PCAA).
Coryell had an overall record of in twelve seasons. The total wins, winning percentage, and games coached are all San Diego State coaching records. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1999 and was the first coach to win more than 100 games at both the collegiate and professional level.[4]
After the season, Coryell left to become the head coach of the St. Louis Cardinals in the National Football League (NFL).
The following were selected in the 1973 NFL draft.[7]
| Player | Position | Round | Overall | NFL Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wide receiver | 1 | 15 | Cincinnati Bengals | |
| Linebacker | 4 | 90 | New York Jets | |
| Linebacker | 6 | 133 | Los Angeles Rams | |
| Defensive back | 12 | 288 | Philadelphia Eagles | |
| Award | Player | |
|---|---|---|
| Most Valuable Player (John Simcox Memorial Trophy) | Isaac Curtis | |
| Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen (Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) | Chris Miller, Off Randy Bixler, Def | |
| Team captains Dr. R. Hardy / C.E. Peterson Memorial Trophy | Bill Donckers, Off Bill Ferguson, Def | |
| Most Inspirational Player | Bill Ferguson |