| Year: | 1982 |
| Team: | San Diego State Aztecs |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Western Athletic Conference |
| Short Conf: | WAC |
| Record: | 7–5 |
| Conf Record: | 4–3 |
| Head Coach: | Doug Scovil |
| Hc Year: | 2nd |
| Stadium: | Jack Murphy Stadium |
The 1982 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State University during the 1982 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 second year, and played home games at Jack Murphy Stadium[1] in San Diego, California. They finished with a record of seven wins and five losses (7–5, 4–3 WAC).
The following were selected in the 1983 NFL draft.[4]
| Player | Position | Round | Overall | NFL team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wide receiver | 3 | 60 | Denver Broncos | |
| Linebacker | 3 | 79 | Pittsburgh Steelers | |
| Phil Smith | Wide receiver | 4 | 85 | Baltimore Colts |
| Defensive end – Defensive tackle | 4 | 111 | Los Angeles Rams | |
| Wide receiver | 10 | 270 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | |
| Player | Position | First NFL team | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darrell Pattillo | Defensive back | 1983 San Diego Chargers | |
| Defensive back | 1984 Los Angeles Rams |
| Award | Player | |
|---|---|---|
| Most Valuable Player (John Simcox Memorial Trophy) | Darius Durham | |
| Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen (Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) | Greg Foster, Off Doug Reed, Def | |
| Team captains Dr. R. Hardy / C.E. Peterson Memorial Trophy | Matt Long, Off Mike Fox, Def | |
| Most Inspirational Player | Alan Dale |