The 1963 San Francisco State Gators football team represented San Francisco State CollegeâÂÂnow known as San Francisco State UniversityâÂÂas a member of the Far Western Conference (FWC) during the 1963 NCAA College Division football season. Led by third-year head coach Vic Rowen, San Francisco State compiled an overall record of 6âÂÂ2âÂÂ1 with a mark of 3âÂÂ1âÂÂ1 in conference play, sharing the FWC title with Humboldt State and UC Davis. The Gators won or shared the title for the conference for third consecutive season. The team outscored its opponents 157 to 128 on the season. The Gators played home games at Cox Stadium in San Francisco.