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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NFL on FOX pregame show to feature John Madden Football Center footage ahead of NFC Championship game
The new John Madden Football Center will be showcased on the NFL on FOX pregame show through behind-the-scenes footage on Sunday, Jan. 25, ahead of the NFC Championship.
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WATCH: Cal Poly Athletics breaks ground on John Madden Football Center
Cal Poly Athletics and the Cal Poly Football program broke ground on the $30-million John Madden Football Center on Saturday, April 29 following the team’s annual Spring Game. The center will be built in the south end zone of Alex G. Spanos Stadium, adjacent to Mustang Memorial Plaza, and will house all of Cal Poly […]
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MN Now: October 13, 2022
Mustang News Sports Video Director Nate Mills brings you the top stories from this week.
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A tribute to John Madden
Noah Greenblatt is a journalism freshman and Mustang News sports reporter. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. On the afternoon of Christmas day, John Madden assembled his closest friends and family around the TV. The occasion: A documentary about him and his career, “All Madden,” was set to premiere and […]
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Cal Poly alum John Madden passes away at 85
Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Cal Poly student-athlete John Madden unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021 at the age of 85. Known for his championship career as head football coach for the Oakland Raiders and broadcasting style that brightened the television sets of millions during football season, football fans remembered the […]
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A look back at Cal Poly’s greatest athletes
In its long history of athletics, Cal Poly has fielded highly talented student-athletes in every one of the 21 Division I programs on campus. Some of these Mustangs were successful enough to progress their athletic careers beyond the fields and gyms of San Luis Obispo onto the professional levels of sports. From MLB Hall of […]
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Former Mustang Bobby Beathard to be inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame
Cal Poly alumnus Bobby Beathard was officially elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.