The 1962 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State College—now known as San Diego State University as a member of the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) during the 1962 NCAA College Division football season. Led by second-year head coach Don Coryell, the Aztecs compiled an overall record of 8–2 with a mark of 5–0 in conference play, winning the CCAA title. For the year, the offense averaged almost 30 points a game, totaling 294 points. The defense gave up an average of 13 points a game, totaling 135 in 10 games. San Diego State played home games at the Aztec Bowl in San Diego.
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Team players in the NFL/AFL The following San Diego State players were selected in the 1963 NFL draft. Player Position Round Overall NFL team Neal Petties End 14 187 Baltimore Colts Kern Carson Halfback 17 229 Baltimore Colts The following San Diego State players were selected in the 1963 AFL Draft. Player Position Round Overall NFL team Neal Petties End 21 161 Oakland Raiders Kern Carson Halfback 29 229 Denver Broncos
Team awards Award Player Most Valuable Player(John Simcox Memorial Trophy) Kern Carson Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen(Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) David Lay Most Inspirational Player Warren Simmons
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