Cal Poly football secured a historic 34-31 victory over Idaho in its home opener before a record crowd at Mustang Memorial Field, marked by a late touchdown pass from quarterback Anthony Grigsby Jr. to Tayvion McCoy.
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Cal Poly restores water access to multiple buildings after pipe repair
Multiple Cal Poly buildings lost running water Tuesday afternoon due to a broken pipe near the Student Services Center, with repairs completed and service restored by Wednesday evening.
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Cal Poly Football takes national stage in season opener against Idaho on ESPN
Cal Poly is set to host its first nationally televised home football game against the University of Idaho on ESPN, an event that will also honor the late John Madden by retiring his number 74.
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Watch: Artemis II Astronaut Victor Glover surprises Cal Poly students at Spanos Stadium
A sea of green shirts rippled through Spanos Stadium Wednesday night as a man dressed in full NASA blue walked across the field. Victor Glover’s presence came as a complete surprise to the new Cal Poly students and parents during Big Fall Welcome at Spanos Stadium. He also appeared at Fall Convocation on Monday. “I […]
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Season Preview: Cal Poly Football looks to turn a page under new leadership
After a 4-8 overall and 2-6 conference record season, Cal Poly football is looking to turn over a new leaf during the 2026 season. The athletes returned to San Luis Obispo for their Fall Camp on July 29 and began preparing for their August 28 season opener at home. The team has seen some major […]
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Cal Poly plans campus memorial honoring Kristin Smart
Cal Poly and the Smart family are creating Kristin’s Grove, a memorial on campus near Dexter Lawn, to honor the memory of Kristin Smart who disappeared in 1996.
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Cal Poly proposes hotel, senior living on campus lemon grove
Cal Poly administration proposed a new hotel conference center and housing project on nearly 40 acres of agricultural land, sparking significant backlash from students who argue the development compromises the university’s educational mission.
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Season Preview: A new era begins for Cal Poly Men’s Soccer in the Pac-12 Conference
After winning the last two Big West Conference regular-season titles, Cal Poly Men’s Soccer’s season outlook looks a little different as the team prepares to make its debut in the Pac-12 Conference this fall, a new change after 25 years of competing in the Big West.Â
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Former Cal Poly pitcher and San Francisco Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow announces retirement
Giants broadcaster and Cal Poly Alumni Mike Krukow has announced his retirement. After over 30 years in the booth, the end of this Major League season will be his last as a broadcaster, but his time in the world of baseball has been much longer.
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Season Preview: Cal Poly Women’s Soccer seeks second straight Big West title
The defending Big West Champions enter the 2026 season with high expectations and a target on their backs. After capturing the conference title in 2025, ending a 21-year drought, the Mustangs will return this season looking to achieve even greater milestones.Â
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Cal Poly Volleyball set to appear on ESPNU for the second time in program history
Every year, Cal Poly Volleyball takes on its conference opponent, UC Santa Barbara, in the Blue-Green rivalry match. However, the stakes are higher this year as the match will be nationally televised on ESPNU.