The 1963 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State College—now known as San Diego State University as a member of the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) during the 1963 NCAA College Division football season. Led by third-year head coach Don Coryell, the Aztecs compiled an overall record of 7–2 with a mark of 3–1 in conference play. Los Angeles State, which also had a record of 3–1 in conference play, won the conference championship by virtues of its head-to-head win over San Diego State. For the year, team's offense averaged over 35 points a game, totaling 317 points. The defense gave up an average of 13 points a game, totaling 118 in 9 games. San Diego State played home games at the Aztec Bowl in San Diego.
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Team players in the NFL/AFL The following San Diego State players were selected in the 1964 NFL draft. Player Position Round Overall NFL team John Farris Guard 11 147 Los Angeles Rams John Butler Fullback 20 274 Baltimore Colts The following San Diego State players were selected in the 1964 AFL Draft. Player Position Round Overall NFL team John Farris Guard 17 136 San Diego Chargers The following finished their San Diego State career in 1963, were not drafted, but played in the NFL/AFL. Player Position First NFL Team Lloyd McCoy Guard 1964 San Diego Chargers Mario Mendez Halfback 1964 San Diego Chargers
Team awards Award Player Most Valuable Player(John Simcox Memorial Trophy) Mario Mendez Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen(Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) Frank AcostaEd Johns Most Inspirational Player Joe Gibbs
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