The 1987 San Jose State Spartans football team represented San Jose State University during the 1987 NCAA Division I-A football season as a member of the Pacific Coast Athletic Association.The Big West Conference was known as the Pacific Coast Athletic Association from its founding in 1969 through 1987. The team was led by head coach Claude Gilbert, in his fourth year as head coach at San Jose State. They played home games at Spartan Stadium in San Jose, California. The Spartans finished the 1987 season as champions of the PCAA for the second consecutive season, with a record of ten wins and two losses (10–2, 7–0 PCAA).
As a result of the PCAA Championship, the Spartans qualified for a postseason bowl game against the Mid-American Conference (MAC) champion Eastern Michigan Eagles. The 1987 California Bowl was played in Fresno, California on December 12, with Eastern Michigan winning, 30–27.
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Team players in the NFL The following were selected in the 1988 NFL draft. Player Position Round Overall NFL team James Saxon Fullback 6 139 Kansas City Chiefs Mike Perez Quarterback 7 175 New York Giants The following finished their college career in 1987, were not drafted, but played in the NFL. Player Position First NFL team Greg Cox Defensive back 1988 San Francisco 49ers
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