The 1986 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State University as a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) during the 1986 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by first-year head coach Denny Stolz, the Aztecs compiled an overall record of 8–4 with a mark of 7–1 conference play, winning the WAC title. San Diego State earned a berth in the Holiday Bowl, where the Aztecs lost to Iowa. The team played home games at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego.
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Team players in the NFL The following were selected in the 1987 NFL draft.
Player Position Round Overall NFL team Robert Awalt Tight End 3 62 St. Louis Cardinals The following finished their college career in 1986, were not drafted, but played in the NFL.
Player Position First NFL Team Doug Aronson Guard 1987 Cincinnati Bengals Duane Pettitt Defensive End 1987 San Diego Chargers Mike Ariey Tackle 1989 Green Bay Packers Randy Kirk Linebacker 1987 San Diego Chargers Renard Young Defensive Back 1987 Seattle Seahawks Richard Brown Linebacker 1987 Los Angeles Rams
Team awards Award Player Most Valuable Player(John Simcox Memorial Trophy) Todd Santos Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen(Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) Doug Aronson, OffLevi Esene, Def Team captainsDr. R. Hardy / C.E. Peterson Memorial Trophy Corey Gilmore, OffDoug Aronson, OffLevi Esene, Def Most Inspirational Player Mike Ariey
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