| Year: | 1977 |
| Team: | San Diego State Aztecs |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Independent |
| Coachrank: | 19 |
| Aprank: | 16 |
| Record: | 10–1 |
| Head Coach: | Claude Gilbert |
| Hc Year: | 5th |
| Stadium: | San Diego Stadium |
The 1977 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State University during the 1977 NCAA Division I football season as an independent.
The team was led by head coach Claude Gilbert, in his fifth year, and played home games at San Diego Stadium[1] in San Diego, California. They finished the season ranked #16 in the AP Poll and #18 in the UPI Poll, with a record of ten wins and one loss (10–1).
The following were selected in the 1978 NFL draft.[4]
| Player | Position | Round | Overall | NFL team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Running back | 2 | 45 | Cincinnati Bengals | |
| Ron Smith | Wide receiver | 2 | 53 | Los Angeles Rams |
| Whip Walton | Linebacker | 3 | 75 | Minnesota Vikings |
| Linebacker | 5 | 116 | Green Bay Packers | |
| Defensive back | 5 | 120 | New York Giants | |
| Dennis Pearson | Wide receiver | 5 | 125 | Atlanta Falcons |
| Award | Player | |
|---|---|---|
| Most Valuable Player (John Simcox Memorial Trophy) | Deacon Turner | |
| Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen (Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) | Scott Bradley, Off Ed Imo, Def | |
| Team captains Dr. R. Hardy / C.E. Peterson Memorial Trophy | Joe Davis, Off Whip Walton, Def | |
| Most Inspirational Player | Tim Delaney, Ed Imo |