1976 Long Beach State 49ers football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1976 Long Beach State 49ers football Pacific Coast Athletic Association PCAA 8–3 2–2 Wayne Howard 3rd Ron McBride 3rd Tom Gadd 3rd Veterans Stadium The 1976 Long Beach State 49ers football team represented California State University, Long BeachThe official name of Long Beach State has been California State University, Long Beach since 1972. However, it is still commonly known as Long Beach State. during the 1976 NCAA Division I football season. Cal State Long Beach competed in the Pacific Coast Athletic Association.The Big West Conference was known as the Pacific Coast Athletic Association from its founding in 1969 through 1987. The team was led by third year head coach Wayne Howard, and played home games at Veterans Stadium adjacent to the campus of Long Beach City College in Long Beach, California. They finished the season with a record of eight wins, three losses (8–3, 2–2 PCAA). Schedule September 11 w y Weber State Veterans Memorial Stadium Long Beach, CA 19–7 5,700 https://www.newspapers.com/article/press-telegram-forgotten-qb-leads-49er/161154017/ Independent Press-Telegram 'Forgotten' QB leads 49ers to 19–7 victory September 12, 1976 December 18, 2024 Newspapers.com September 18 w y y Utah State Romney Stadium Logan, UT 32–10 7,173 Long Beach State Wins Again, 32-10 The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California September 19, 1976 III-16 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9950856/long_beach_state_wins_again/ Newspapers.com February 23, 2017 September 25 w y Northern Illinois Veterans Memorial Stadium Long Beach, CA 37–0 7,747 94-Yard Pass Play Helps Northridge to 3rd in Row The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California September 26, 1976 III-16 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9598767/94_yard_pass_play_helps_northridge/ Newspapers.com March 16, 2017 October 2 w y Pacific (CA) Pacific Memorial Stadium Stockton, CA 17–14 7,318 Unbeaten 49ers Score Win Over Pacific The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California October 3, 1976 III-16 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9133305/unbeaten_49ers_score_win_over_pacific/ Newspapers.com February 23, 2017 October 9 w y Drake Veterans Memorial Stadium Long Beach, CA 41–10 10,200 Long Beach State Wins Again, 32-10 The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California October 10, 1976 III-11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9951006/northridge_rally_gives_cal_state_la/ Newspapers.com March 31, 2017 October 16 l y San Jose State Spartan Stadium San Jose, CA 7–34 18,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/oakland-tribune-spartans-steamroll-the-4/180973776/ Oakland Tribune Spartans steamroll the 49ers October 17, 1976 September 13, 2025 Newspapers.com October 23 w y y Lamar Cardinal Stadium Beaumont, TX 21–10 7,098 Long Beach State Beats Lamar The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California October 24, 1976 III-14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9598899/long_beach_state_beats_lamar/ Newspapers.com March 16, 2017 October 30 w y y Wichita State Cessna Stadium Wichita, KS 24–14 8,431 24–14 LBSU win may prove costly Press-Telegram October 31, 1976 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90712499/2414-lbsu-win-may-prove-costly/ December 17, 2021 Newspapers.com November 6 l y Fresno State Ratcliffe Stadium Fresno, CA 0–23 11,100 Long Beach State Shut Out by Fresno The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California November 7, 1976 III-16 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9133458/long_beach_state_shut_out_by_fresno/ Newspapers.com February 23, 2017 November 13 w y Cal State Fullerton Santa Ana Stadium Santa Ana, CA 28–8 12,500 Bailey Scores 3 TDs in 49er Win The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California November 14, 1976 III-14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9076760/bailey_scores_3_tds_in_49er_win/ Newspapers.com February 20, 2017 November 20 l y San Diego State Veterans Memorial Stadium Long Beach, CA 3–10 14,900 Aztecs Beat Long Beach, 10-3 The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California November 21, 1976 III-12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9133544/aztecs_beat_long_beach/ Newspapers.com February 23, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/long-beach-state/1976-schedule.html 1976 Long Beach State Forty Niners Schedule December 6, 2016Forty-Niners '77; Football Media Guide 1977 pamphlet CSULB Athletic Department Long Beach, California Team players in the NFL The following were selected in the 1977 NFL draft.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1977.htm 1977 NFL Draft December 7, 2016 December 22, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071222092345/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1977.htm dead Player Position Round Overall NFL team Mark Bailey Running back 4 92 Kansas City Chiefs Notes 2 note References Long Beach State Category:Long Beach State 49ers football seasons Long Beach State 49ers football