This was San Diego State's first year in the University Division and was the inaugural season for the Pacific Coast Athletic Association (PCAA).
[note 2] The team was led by head coach Don Coryell, in his ninth year, and played home games at San Diego Stadium[note 3] in San Diego, California.
They finished the season as conference champion and had a Pasadena Bowl victory over Boston University, 28–7.
This third undefeated season under Coryell ended with a record of eleven wins, zero losses (11–0, 6–0 PCAA).
[2] [1][16] The following San Diego State players were selected in the 1970 NFL draft.