1996 San Diego State Aztecs football team
The 1996 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State University during the 1996 NCAA Division I-A football season as a member of the Western Athletic Conference.
The team was led by head coach Ted Tollner, in his third year. They played home games at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California. They completed the season with a record of eight wins, three losses.Schedule
Team players in the NFL
The following were selected in the 1997 NFL Draft.
| Player | Position | Round | Overall | NFL team |
| Will Blackwell | Wide receiver | 2 | 53 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Nate Jacquet | Wide receiver | 5 | 150 | Indianapolis Colts |
| George Jones | Running back | 5 | 154 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Ricky Parker | Defensive back | 6 | 201 | Chicago Bears |
The following finished their college career in 1996, were not drafted, but played in the NFL.
Team awards
