The 1988 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State University as a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) during the 1988 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by Denny Stolz in his third and final season, the Aztecs compiled an overall record of 3–8 with a mark of 3–5 conference play, tying for sixth place in the WAC. The team played home games at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego.
Stolz was fired after the season, two years after leading the Aztecs to their only WAC title and appearance in San Diego's Holiday Bowl in his first season in 1986.
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Air Force
Paul Hewitt rushed for 259 yards and four touchdowns, including the game-winning one-yard run with 24 seconds left.
Team players in the NFL The following were selected in the 1989 NFL draft.
Player Position Round Overall NFL team Alfred Jackson Wide Receiver 5 135 Los Angeles Rams
Team awards Award Player Most Valuable Player(John Simcox Memorial Trophy) Monty GilbreathPaul Hewitt Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen(Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) Kevin Wells, OffBrad Burton, Def Team captainsDr. R. Hardy / C.E. Peterson Memorial Trophy Alfred Jackson, OffKevin Wells, OffMario Mitchell, Def Most Inspirational Player Monty Gilbreath
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