1972 San Jose State Spartans football team

The 1972 San Jose State Spartans football team represented California State University, San Jose[note 1] during the 1972 NCAA University Division football season as a member of the Pacific Coast Athletic Association.[note 2] The team was led by third year head coach DeWayne "Dewey" King. They played home games at Spartan Stadium in San Jose, California. The Spartans finished the season with a record of four wins, seven losses (4–7, 1–3 PCAA).

1972 San Jose State Spartans football
Conference	Pacific Coast Athletic Association
1972 record	4–7 (1–3 PCAA)
Head coach	DeWayne King (3rd season)
Home stadium	Spartan Stadium (Capacity: 18,155)

1972 Pacific Coast Athletic Association football standings
	Conf							Overall
Team	W		L		T			W		L		T
San Diego State $	4	–	0	–	0			10	–	1	–	0
Pacific (CA)	3	–	1	–	0			8	–	3	–	0
Fresno State	1	–	3	–	0			6	–	4	–	1
Long Beach State	1	–	3	–	0			5	–	6	–	0
San Jose State	1	–	3	–	0			4	–	7	–	0
$ – Conference champion

Schedule

Date	Opponent	Site	Result	Attendance
September 9	Santa Clara*	Spartan Stadium San Jose, California	W 33–28
September 16	at No. 20 Stanford*	Stanford Stadium Stanford, California (rivalry)	L 0–44
September 23	at California*	California Memorial Stadium Berkeley, California	W 17–10
September 30	Fresno State[note 3]	Spartan Stadium San Jose, California (rivalry)	L 21–23	16,500[1]
October 7	at San Diego State[note 4]	San Diego Stadium[note 5] San Diego, California	L 12–23	35,030[2]
October 21	at Pacific (CA)[note 6]	Pacific Memorial Stadium Stockton, California	L 28–38	15,625[3]
October 28	Long Beach State[note 7]	Spartan Stadium San Jose, California	W 35–8
November 4	at New Mexico*	University Stadium Albuquerque, New Mexico	W 14–7
November 11	at Oregon*	Autzen Stadium Eugene, Oregon	L 2–27
November 18	at No. 18 Arizona State*	Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, Arizona	L 21–51
November 25	at Hawaii*	Honolulu Stadium Honolulu, HI	L 14–28	14,912[4]
*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 1973 NFL Draft.[7]

Player	Position	Round	Overall	NFL team
Cody Jones	Defensive tackle – Defensive end	5	115	Los Angeles Rams

Notes

1. San Jose State University was known as California State University, San Jose from 1972 to 1973.
2. The Big West Conference was known as the Pacific Coast Athletic Association from its founding in 1969 through 1987.
3. The official name of Fresno State has been California State University, Fresno since 1972. However, it is still commonly known as Fresno State.
4. San Diego State University was known as California State University, San Diego from 1972 to 1973.
5. San Diego County Credit Union Stadium (SDCCU Stadium) was known as San Diego Stadium from its opening in 1967 through 1980.
6. Amos Alonzo Stagg Memorial Stadium was known as Pacific Memorial Stadium from its opening in 1950 through 1987.
7. 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.

References

1. "Kent State Blanked by San Diego, 14-0". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. October 1, 1972. p. D-16. Retrieved February 13, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
2. Arnold Wechter (October 8, 1972). "San Diego Bombs Spartans". Santa Cruz Sentinel. Santa Cruz, California. p. 30. Retrieved January 16, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
3. "Unbeaten Mustangs Win 11-10 Thriller". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. October 22, 1972. p. C-17. Retrieved March 15, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
4. "Hawaii Rainbow Warrior Football 2016 Media Guide" (PDF). p. 131. Retrieved February 15, 2007.
5. "San Jose State 1972 Schedule". Retrieved December 16, 2016.
6. "San Jose State 2016 Football Media Guide". Retrieved December 16, 2016.
7. "1973 NFL Draft". Retrieved December 7, 2016.