The 1981 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State University during the 1981 NCAA Division I-A football season as a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC).
The team was led by head coach Doug Scovil, in his first year, and played home games at Jack Murphy StadiumSan Diego County Credit Union Stadium (SDCCU Stadium) was known as Jack Murphy Stadium from 1981 through 1997. It had been called San Diego Stadium from its opening in 1967 through 1980. in San Diego, California. They finished with a record of six wins and five losses (6–5, 3–5 WAC).
The Aztecs were chosen to participate in the annual Mirage Bowl in 1981. This counted as a regular season game, and was played at the end of the season in Tokyo, Japan. They played the Air Force Academy on Nov. 29.
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Team players in the NFL The following were selected in the 1982 NFL draft.
Player Position Round Overall NFL team Matt Kofler Quarterback 2 48 Buffalo Bills Vernon Dean Defensive back 2 49 Washington Redskins
The following finished their college career in 1981, were not drafted, but played in the NFL.
Player Position First NFL team Darryl Hall Defensive back 1987 Los Angeles Rams Rob Harrison Defensive back 1987 Los Angeles Raiders
Team awards Award Player Most Valuable Player(John Simcox Memorial Trophy) Matt Kofler Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen(Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) Matt Long, OffMike Vance, Def Team captainsDr. R. Hardy / C.E. Peterson Memorial Trophy Matt Kofler, OffVernon Dean, Def Most Inspirational Player Jerome Franey
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