The 1974 San Jose State Spartans football team represented

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during the

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as a member of the

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.The

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was known as the Pacific Coast Athletic Association from its founding in 1969 through 1987. The team was led by second year head coach

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. They played home games at Spartan Stadium in

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. The Spartans finished the season with a record of eight wins, three losses and one tie (8–3–1, 2–2–0 PCAA).

Schedule

Team players in the NFL

The following were selected in the

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References

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San Jose State Spartans football seasons

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