The 1964 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State CollegeSan Diego State University was known as San Diego State College from 1935 to 1971. during the 1964 NCAA College Division football season.
San Diego State competed in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA). The team was led by head coach Don Coryell, in his fourth year, and played home games at Aztec Bowl.
The Aztecs were nationally rated as high as number 2 in the AP small college poll, and finished the year ranked number 5. They finished the season with eight wins and two losses (8–2, 4–1 CCAA). The offense averaged over 40 points a game, totaling 423 points during the season. The defense gave up less than 10 points in 9 of their games, giving up only 71 points in 10 games.
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Team players in the NFL/AFL The following San Diego State players were selected in the 1965 NFL draft. Player Position Round Overall NFL team Gary Garrison Wide receiver – Split End 6 77 Philadelphia Eagles Leon Standridge End 18 240 San Francisco 49ers The following San Diego State players were selected in the 1965 AFL Draft. Player Position Round Overall NFL team Jim Allison Running back 12 94 San Diego Chargers John Godden Linebacker 16 126 San Diego Chargers The following finished their San Diego State career in 1964, were not drafted, but played in the NFL/AFL. Player Position First NFL team John Milks Linebacker 1965 San Diego Chargers
Team awards Award Player Most Valuable Player(John Simcox Memorial Trophy) Gary Garrison Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen(Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) Ed Johns Most Inspirational Player John Godden
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