1956 Chico State Wildcats football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1956 Chico State Wildcats football Far Western Conference FWC 2–6–1 1–3–1 Gus Manolis 3rd College Field The 1956 Chico State Wildcats football team represented Chico State College—now known as California State University, Chico—as a member of the Far Western Conference (FWC) during the 1956 college football season. Led by third-year head coach Gus Manolis, Chico State compiled an overall record of 2–6–1 with a mark of 1–3–1 in conference play, placing fourth in the FWC. The team was outscored by its opponents 142 to 123 for the season. The Wildcats played home games at College Field in Chico, California. Schedule Pacific September 22 w y Naval Air Station AlamedaNaval Air Station Alameda was a Naval Air Station from 1940 to 1997. For many years they fielded a team that played against colleges and other military teams. College Field Chico, CA 26–0 September 29 l y Los Angeles State College Field Chico, CA 0–7 October 6 l y y 1956 Southern Oregon Red Raiders Southern Oregon Fuller Field Ashland, OR 6–27 October 13 t Nevada College Field Chico, CA 6–6 October 20 l y 1956 Lewis & Clark Pioneers Lewis & Clark College Field Chico, CA 26–28 October 27 8:00 p.m. w y Sacramento State Grant Stadium Sacramento, CA 21–7 2,500 Smolich Marco Hornets Will Seek First FWC Win Against Chicago Wildcats Tonight https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101410502/the-sacramento-bee/ The Sacramento Bee Sacramento, California October 27, 1956 C2 May 8, 2022 Newspapers.com Smolich Marco Coach Says Hornets Were Outfought, Outcharged In 21-7 Loss To Chico State https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101410293/the-sacramento-bee/ The Sacramento Bee Sacramento, California October 29, 1956 D1 May 8, 2022 Newspapers.com November 3 l y Humboldt State Redwood Bowl Arcata, CA 6–7 'Jacks Down 'Cats; Nevada Next Grid Opponent The Times Standard Eureka, California November 5, 1956 31 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/18238495/jacks_down_cats_nevada_next_grid/ Newspapers.com March 12, 2018 November 10 l Cal Aggies College Field Chico, CA 7–13 November 16 l y San Francisco State Cox Stadium San Francisco, CA 25–47 Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1956 Chico State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/95/stats/12710 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 20, 2022 Notes note References Chico State Category:Chico State Wildcats football seasons Chico State Wildcats football