The 1949 San Jose State Spartans football team represented

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was known as San Jose State College from 1935 to 1971. during the

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. San Jose State competed in the

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. The team was led by head coach Wilbur V. Hubbard, in his fourth year, and played home games at Spartan Stadium in

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. They finished the season as champion of the CCAA with a record of nine wins and four losses (9–4, 4–0 CCAA). As champion, the Spartans were invited to the 1949

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, played in

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. They defeated the

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(Border Conference) champion

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Red Raiders in the game.

Schedule

After the season

The following Broncos were selected in the

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after the season. The following finished their San Jose State career in 1949, were not drafted, but played in the NFL.

Notes

References

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San Jose State Spartans football seasons California Collegiate Athletic Association football champion seasons

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