The 1973 Humboldt State Lumberjacks football team represented California State University, Humboldt—now known as California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt—as a member of the Far Western Conference (FWC) during the 1973 NCAA Division II football season. Led by eighth-year head coach Bud Van Deren, the Lumberjacks compiled an overall record of 2–6–2 with a mark of 1–4 in conference play, placing fifth in the FWC. The team was outscored by its opponents 212 to 123 for the season. Humboldt State played home games at the Redwood Bowl in Arcata, California.
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Team players in the NFL The following Humboldt State players were selected in the 1974 NFL draft.
Player Position Round Overall NFL team Mike Bettiga Wide receiver 15 382 San Francisco 49ers
The following finished their college career in 1973, were not drafted, but played in the NFL. Player Position First NFL team R. W. Hicks Center 1975 Detroit Lions
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