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 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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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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Big Sky gauntlet continues as Cal Poly Football travels to Missoula to face No. 4 Montana Grizzlies
After upsetting Sacramento State on the road and losing a close one at home to UC Davis, Cal Poly faces the Grizzlies, a top ten scoring offense in the FCS.
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Cal Poly’s Elijah Ponder signs with Patriots as undrafted free agent
Although no Mustangs were selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, one player has found a home as an undrafted free agent. Edge rusher Elijah Ponder signed with the New England Patriots on Saturday and will get a shot to make the team coming out of training camp. Ponder, a Pomona, California native, spent five seasons […]
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Cal Poly Football loses two more players to NCAA Transfer Portal
Two Cal Poly football veterans, redshirt junior quarterback Jaden Jones and redshirt sophomore Tyrece Fairly-Diyem, announced via Instagram today their entries to the NCAA Transfer Portal. Jones, a dual-threat quarterback, played in four games this season and totaled 384 passing yards and two touchdowns in the air through his four games last season. On the […]
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Cal Poly Football’s Elijah Ponder to participate in East-West Shrine Bowl
Cal Poly edge rusher Elijah Ponder officially accepted his invite to the 100th East-West Shrine Bowl, announced on Monday. Ponder was named to the Shrine Bowl 1000 watchlist over the summer after leading the Big Sky Conference with 10 sacks in 2023. The Shrine Bowl is considered one of the top college football all-star games […]
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Cal Poly Football announces recruits from early signing period
Cal Poly Football announced 16 commits for the early signing period for high school football recruits on Wednesday. The early signing period for college football prospects started Wednesday, Dec. 11 and ended on Friday, Dec. 6. Head Coach Paul Wulff and his staff collected multiple three-star high school recruits by 247sports. The first phase of […]
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Five Cal Poly Football players earn Big Sky All-Conference awards
Cal Poly Football earned five Big Sky All-Conference awards on Wednesday, with redshirt senior edge rusher Elijah Ponder taking home a first-team defense award. The other Mustangs who were given awards were redshirt sophomore safety Mason Rivera who received an All-Big Sky Second Team Defense award, redshirt senior receiver Giancarlo Woods with an honorable offensive […]
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Cal Poly Football drops season finale to Weber State
Cal Poly football briefly held the lead against Weber State in the third quarter but ultimately lost 28-17 in the 2024 season finale on Saturday at Stewart Stadium. The Mustangs (3-8, 2-6 Big Sky) faced off against the Wildcats (4-8, 3-5 Big Sky), with redshirt sophomore quarterback Richie Watts starting at the helm for the […]
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A Decade of Brotherhood: How high school teammates became Cal Poly Football’s defensive backbone
Brotherhood is a common theme built into the philosophies of football programs of all levels. Strong bonds are built through hardship and earned trust, and the football field creates the conditions for players to form these bonds. Redshirt seniors Ethan Rodriguez and Elijah Ponder have been teammates for nine straight years, dating back to their […]