The 1971 San Jose State Spartans football team represented San Jose State CollegeSan Jose State University was known as San Jose State College from 1935 to 1971. in the Pacific Coast Athletic Association (PCAA)The Big West Conference was known as the Pacific Coast Athletic Association from its founding in 1969 through 1987. during the 1971 NCAA University Division football season. Led by second-year head coach Dewey King, they played home games at Spartan Stadium in San Jose, California. With a 55–10 road rout of UC Santa Barbara, the Spartans ended the regular season at an even .500 with five wins, five losses, and one tie (5–5–1, 4–1 PCAA).
This season, San Jose State made its first bowl appearance as a major college program in the Pasadena Bowl. They faced the Memphis State Tigers on Saturday, December 18, but lost 9–28 to finish at 5–6–1.
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NFL draft Two Spartans were selected in the 1972 NFL draft.
Player Position Round Overall NFL club Dave Chaney Linebacker 14 360 Kansas City Chiefs Eric Dahl Defensive back 16 400 New England Patriots
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