San Jose State had been a member of the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) in 1941, but the conference suspended operating during World War II.
[1] Led by Glenn Hartranft in his first and only season as head coach, the Spartans compiled a record of 7–2.
The team played home games at Spartan Stadium in San Jose, California.
105 (out of 590 college and military teams) in the final rankings under the Litkenhous Difference by Score System for 1942.
[12][13] The following player ended his San Jose State career in 1942, was not drafted, but played in the NFL.