In front of a sold out Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, Cal Poly football was only able to muster up nine points against No. 25 University of Utah, falling 63-9 for their first loss of the season. The Mustangs (1-1) extended their losing streak against FBS opponents to 10 games, while the Utes (1-1) made it […]
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Cal Poly Football will have a tough task against No. 25 Utah Utes on Saturday
Fresh off a 41-17 victory in San Diego, Cal Poly football will be travelling to Salt Lake City to face No. 25 Utah on Saturday, Aug. 6 at 3 p.m. The Mustangs (1-0) have never faced off against the ranked Utes (1-0), themselves coming off a 43-10 drubbing of UCLA. Cal Poly last beat an […]
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Cal Poly Football goes off for 41 points in statement opening day win over San Diego
Question marks surrounded who would be under center for Cal Poly football as they opened their season against the University of San Diego on Saturday. Neither of the two incumbent quarterbacks from last season drew the starting assignment, and instead Pitt transfer Ty Dieffenbach was given the keys to the offense. The decision proved to […]
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Changing of the guard: How recent graduates are shaping the future of Cal Poly sports
As another year of Cal Poly athletics begins, teams are forced to adapt to life without the leaders they looked to just one year ago. For Cal Poly men’s soccer and men’s tennis, this feeling hits especially close to home. Men’s Soccer captain midfielder Nate Colley and Men’s Tennis co-captain Bastiaan Weststrate both graduated in […]
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Cal Poly Men’s Soccer kicks off 2025 with loss to San Jose State after strong preseason
Fresh off the heels of the best season in the Oige Kennedy era, Cal Poly men’s soccer looks to defend their position atop the Big West Conference in 2025 having snagged the program’s first-ever Big West Regular Season Title the season prior. In a gritty match that demonstrated the defensive effort of both sides, The […]
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Quarterback question looms ahead of Cal Poly Football’s season opener in San Diego
Cal Poly football will embark on their 2025 season with a matchup against a frequent early season foe, the University of San Diego on August 30, with key roles up for grabs throughout their starting lineup. The Mustangs are 5-1 in the last six matchups with the Toreros dating back to 2019, but San Diego […]
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Former Cal State Chancellor Joseph Castro dies at 58
Joseph I. Castro, the first Mexican-American Cal State Chancellor, passed away after a long battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of increasing diversity and educational opportunities, despite facing backlash for his mishandling of sexual misconduct complaints.
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Cloonee, Dombresky and more to perform in September
Cloonee, Dombresky and Mindchatter, will perform at Spanos Stadium on Sept. 20. Electronic artist duo Shermanology and San Luis Obispo resident HAUWARD will join the headliners. Tickets start at $55 and are available to anyone 18 years or older, according to university spokesperson Keegan Koberl. Jonny Vochatzer has seen his friends from bigger schools, like […]
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Inside Elijah Ponder’s transition from Cal Poly to New England Patriots camp
Elijah Ponder isn’t the kind of player who’s easily overlooked. In his time with Cal Poly football, he was a relentless force off the edge, known for his tenacity, strength and leadership. Now, the former Mustang defensive end is taking those same traits to Foxborough, Massachusetts as he fights for a roster spot with the […]
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Cal Poly promotes STUNT team to varsity sport
Cal Poly Athletics announced the addition of a new Division I sport on Aug. 1, as the university is promoting the stunt team from club to the varsity level this upcoming school year. They will also be looking to add women’s flag football as early as 2027. The announcement came from recently retired Athletic Director […]
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Cal Poly swears in new police chief
Cal Poly officially welcomed its new chief of police, Robert Plastino, during a swearing-in ceremony on July 25. Plastino brings over 27 years of experience with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, where he previously served as chief deputy of law enforcement operations. He covered a wide jurisdiction from Carpinteria to Cuyama and included oversight […]