The 1973 Humboldt State Lumberjacks football team represented California State University, Humboldt—now known as California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt—as a member of the Far Western Conference (FWC) during the 1973 NCAA Division II football season.
Led by eighth-year head coach Bud Van Deren, the Lumberjacks compiled an overall record of 2–6–2 with a mark of 1–4 in conference play, placing fifth in the FWC.
Humboldt State played home games at the Redwood Bowl in Arcata, California.
[5][6] The following Humboldt State players were selected in the 1974 NFL draft.
[7][8][9] The following finished their college career in 1973, were not drafted, but played in the NFL.