Wide receiver Michael Briscoe is signing as an undrafted free agent (UDFA) with the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.
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Former Cal Poly football player to go to Super Bowl
Elijah Ponder, a former Cal Poly defensive end, will join the New England Patriots as a linebacker for Super Bowl LX in his rookie season, after having 24 tackles and four sacks in his first year with the team.
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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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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’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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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 […]
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Former Cal Poly wide receiver Chris Coleman reacts to signing with Miami Dolphins
Cal Poly Football gained its newest NFL player as former wide receiver Chris Coleman signed as an undrafted free agent with the Miami Dolphins on Saturday, April 29. “My goal and my childhood dream was to make it to the NFL, and now I can say I’m an NFL player,” Coleman said. The call came […]
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Bulldog to Mustang: Chris Coleman’s journey to become a NFL prospect in his final collegiate season
Chris Coleman began his collegiate career at Fresno State in 2017 when he redshirted his freshman year. Over the next three seasons, Coleman played in 24 games, playing both offense and defense for the Bulldogs. Following the 2020 season, Coleman knew it was time for a change of scenery. “Fresno State was no longer a […]
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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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Wide receiver J.J. Koski signs with the Los Angeles Rams
After going undrafted in the 2020 NFL Draft, senior wide receiver J.J. Koski signed a free agent contact with the Los Angeles Rams Saturday evening. Video by Brian Truong Koski was named Cal Poly’s most valuable player and most valuable offensive player after recorded career-highs in the 2019 season. In his senior year, he averaged […]