Ponder’s fumble-return touchdown marked the first NFL score by a former Cal Poly player since Chris Thomas in 2001.
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Cal Poly Football stunned by San Diego on last-second field goal
The Mustangs entered as 18.5-point favorites but suffered their second straight loss after San Diego kicked a 38-yard field goal with two seconds remaining.
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What did San Jose State expose, and how is Cal Poly Football responding?
The Mustangs’ first loss of the season highlighted issues in the run game and late-game execution as Big Sky play approaches
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Cal Poly Football suffers first loss of season against San Jose State
The Mustangs stayed even with their only FBS opponent of the season through three quarters before San Jose State pulled away late.
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Cal Poly Football improves to 2-0 with win over Central Washington
Cal Poly football secured its second consecutive win despite committing three costly unsportsmanlike conduct penalties.
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Is Cal Poly a football school now?
Alex Kohm is a journalism senior and sports reporter for Mustang News. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. If you told first-year me that I’d enjoy watching a Cal Poly football game, I would have laughed in your face. I went to my first Cal Poly […]
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Cal Poly triumphs in opening game thriller against Idaho
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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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 Football’s Michael Briscoe signs with Seattle Seahawks as undrafted free agent
Wide receiver Michael Briscoe is signing as an undrafted free agent (UDFA) with the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.
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Fans get a first look at 2026 Cal Poly Football team at ‘Friday Night Lights’ open practice
For the first time since their final home game in November, the Mustangs took the field in front of fans for the first-ever “Friday Night Lights” event held by the team on April 17.
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Cal Poly Football adds five more high school recruits on second national signing day
Cal Poly Football signed five new recruits from high schools across California during the second national signing period, including two defensive linemen, one offensive lineman, a kicker and a receiver.