The 1973 San Jose State Spartans football team represented California State University, San Jose during the 1973 NCAA Division I football season as a member of the Pacific Coast Athletic Association. The team was led by first year head coach Darryl Rogers. They played home games at Spartan Stadium in San Jose, California. The Spartans finished the season with a record of five wins, four losses and two ties (5–4–2, 2–0–2 PCAA).