Denny Stolz

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Denny Stolz was the head football coach of Michigan State from 1973 to 1975. During his tenure, he compiled a 19-13-1 record. He also served as the head football coach for Bowling Green State University from 1977-1985, compiling a 56-45-1 record, and San Diego State from 1986 to 1988, compiling a 16-19 record.

[edit] Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl Coaches# AP°
Michigan State Spartans (Big Ten Conference) (1973 – 1975)
1973 Michigan State 5-6 4-4 T-4th
1974 Michigan State 7-3-1 6-1-1 3rd 18 12
1975 Michigan State 7-4 4-4 T-3rd
Michigan State: 19-13-1 14-9-1
Bowling Green Falcons (Mid-American Conference) (1977 – 1985)
1977 Bowling Green 5-7 4-3 T-5th
1978 Bowling Green 4-7 3-5 T-5th
1979 Bowling Green 4-7 3-5 8th
1980 Bowling Green 4-7 4-4 7th
1981 Bowling Green 5-5-1 5-3-1 4th
1982 Bowling Green 7-5 7-2 1st L 28-29 California Bowl
1983 Bowling Green 8-3 7-2 T-2nd
1984 Bowling Green 8-3 7-2 2nd
1985 Bowling Green 11-1 9-0 1st L 7-51 California Bowl
Bowling Green: 56-45-1 49-26-1
San Diego State Aztecs (Western Athletic Conference) (1986 – 1988)
1986 San Diego State 8-4 7-1 1st L 38-39 Holiday Bowl
1987 San Diego State 5-7 4-4 5th
1988 San Diego State 3-8 3-5 T-6th
San Diego State: 16-19 14-10
Total: 91-77-2
      National Championship         Conference Title         Conference Division Title
Indicates BCS bowl game. #Rankings from final Coaches Poll of the season.
°Rankings from final AP Poll of the season.



Preceded by
Duffy Daugherty
Michigan State Head Football Coach
1973–1975
Succeeded by
Darryl Rogers
Preceded by
Doug Scovil
San Diego State Head Football Coach
1986–1988
Succeeded by
Al Luginbill