The 1956 San Jose State Spartans football team represented San Jose State CollegeâÂÂnow known as San Jose State UniversityâÂÂas an independent during the 1956 college football season. Led by Bob Bronzan in his seventh and final season as head coach, the Spartans compiled a record of 2âÂÂ7âÂÂ1 and were outscored by opponents 301 to 186. The team played home games at Spartan Stadium in San Jose, California.
Bronzan finished his tenure at San Jose State with a record of 32âÂÂ30âÂÂ5, for a winning percentage of .515.
The following San Jose State players were selected in the 1957 NFL draft.