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 […]
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Cal Poly Football beats Sacramento State in Senior Night Thriller
After honoring 17 seniors and graduate students pregame, Cal Poly Football defeated Sacramento State 26-23, in a game that went down to the final drive. The Mustangs (3-8, 2-5 Big Sky), needing a win after five straight losses, honored their seniors appropriately in their last home game with a nail-biting victory over the Hornets (3-7, […]
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Cal Poly Women’s Basketball struggle early, fall on the road to Montana State
Cal Poly Women’s Basketball struggled to establish a consistent offense early on in their 75-57 loss to Montana State in a Tuesday morning game at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. The Bobcats’ (3-0) full-court press early in the game forced constant turnovers on the Mustangs (1-2), enabling Montana State to take advantage and capitalize off turnovers. The […]
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The Gallop sits down with Cal Poly Athletic Director Don Oberhelman
The Gallop sits down with Cal Poly Athletic Director Don Oberhelman to discuss the overall outlook of Cal Poly Athletics in a long-form interview conducted by Mathew Ho and Nick Bandanza. Oberhelman delivers insight into the various new athletic facilities, like the Comerford Pavilion and the Madden Center, and provides a new timeline for the Madden Center’s opening. With the ever-changing […]
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Cal Poly Football stifled by Northern Arizona at home
In the penultimate home game of the regular season, Cal Poly Football’s struggles continued as the team was squandered by Northern Arizona, 31-14, on Saturday. The Mustangs (2-7, 1-5 Big Sky) only accumulated 345 yards of total offense, while the Lumberjacks (6-4, 4-2 Big Sky) had their way with the Cal Poly defense, racking up […]
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Cal Poly Football falls short of No. 13 Idaho
Cal Poly put up an impressive effort on the road against the University of Idaho but fell 34-29 on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Kibbie Dome. The Mustangs (2-5, 1-3 Big Sky) matched up against the No. 13 Vandals (5-3, 2-2 Big Sky), who were 22-point favorites to win the game. Cal Poly is now […]
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Cal Poly Football stomped by No. 6 UC Davis
In the 50th installment of the Battle of the Golden Horseshoe, Cal Poly Football was decimated by No. 6 UC Davis, 56-10, on Saturday, Oct. 12 at UC Davis Health Stadium. It also marked the Mustangs’ (2-4, 1-2 Big Sky) eighth consecutive loss against the top-ranked Aggies (6-1, 3-0 Big Sky). With starting quarterback Jaden […]
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Cal Poly Football drops shootout to Idaho State
Cal Poly Football came up just short in a back-and-forth battle with Big Sky Conference opponent Idaho State by a score of 41-38 on Saturday, Oct. 5 at Mustang Memorial Field. The Mustangs (2-3, 1-1 Big Sky) couldn’t find their first 2-0 conference start since 2013 against the Bengals (3-3, 1-1 Big Sky). Redshirt junior […]
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What to look for in Cal Poly Football’s matchup against Idaho State
The Cal Poly offense found a rhythm in their victory against Northern Colorado last weekend, but in a different way than expected. The offense broke out for 290 rush yards and 202 passing yards on Saturday, adding to a season-high 492 scrimmage yards. Cal Poly has relied heavily on the pass for the past season […]
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‘We’ve just got to continue to tighten down our level of execution’: How Cal Poly Football is using its bye week to address inconsistencies
Although Cal Poly Football has no game this week, as it is their bye week, it is a pivotal time for the team to focus on its weaknesses and improve. The Mustangs recently finished non-conference play with a 31-14 victory against Division II opponent Western Oregon last Saturday. Cal Poly’s first three games of the […]
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‘I expect these guys to take a big step this year’: How Cal Poly Football looks to elevate their play in 2024
Cal Poly’s annual non-conference game against the University of San Diego on Aug. 31 will mark the beginning of a new season of Cal Poly football, as the team is looking to continue improving upon what they built last season. However, after a couple of new faces join the Mustang offense’s forefront, the offense has […]