1982 Fresno State Bulldogs football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1982 Fresno State Bulldogs football Pacific Coast Athletic Association PCAA 11–1 6–0 Jim Sweeney 5th Bulldog Stadium PCAA championCalifornia Bowl champion California Bowl W 29–28 vs. Bowling Green The 1982 Fresno State Bulldogs football team represented California State University, Fresno as a member of the Pacific Coast Athletic Association (PCAA) during the 1982 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by fifth-year head coach Jim Sweeney, Fresno State compiled an overall record of 11–1 with a mark of 6–0 in conference play, winning the PCAA title. The Bulldogs played their home games at Bulldog Stadium in Fresno, California. Fresno State earned their first NCAA Division I-A postseason bowl game berth in 1982. They played Bowling Green in the second annual California Bowl at their own stadium on December 18, winning 29–28. Schedule Pacific September 11 w y Cal Poly Bulldog Stadium Fresno, CA 26–6 26,274 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fresno-bee-bulldogs-ellard-crush-ca/166134146/ The Fresno Bee Bulldogs, Ellard crush Cal Poly September 12, 1982 February 18, 2025 Newspapers.com September 18 w y y Oregon Autzen Stadium Eugene, OR 10–4 19,836 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-star-ledger-fresno-st-tips-oregon/166134255/ The Star-Ledger Fresno St. tips Oregon September 19, 1982 February 18, 2025 Newspapers.com September 25 w y Weber State Bulldog Stadium Fresno, CA 25–9 26,892 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune-bulldogs-defense-t/158704592/ The Salt Lake Tribune Bulldogs defense takes bite out of Weber attack September 26, 1982 February 18, 2025 Newspapers.com October 2 w Utah State Bulldog Stadium Fresno, CA 31–6 25,174 https://www.newspapers.com/article/oakland-tribune-undefeated-fresno-state/166134446/ Oakland Tribune Undefeated Fresno State trounces Utah State October 3, 1982 February 18, 2025 Newspapers.com October 9 7:30 p.m. w Pacific (CA) Bulldog Stadium Fresno, CA 49–30 25,574 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fresno-bee-dogs-turn-it-on-to-stay/166134551/ The Fresno Bee 'Dogs turn it on to stay perfect October 10, 1982 February 18, 2025 Newspapers.com October 16 l y y Nevada Mackay Stadium Reno, NV 26–40 9,077 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sunday-oregonian-nevadareni-snips-f/158689890/ The Sunday Oregonian Nevada–Reno snips Fresno State streak October 17, 1982 February 18, 2025 Newspapers.com October 23 7:04 p.m. w y San Jose State Spartan Stadium San Jose, CA rivalry 39–27 21,302 https://www.newspapers.com/article/santa-cruz-sentinel-fresno-state-stuns-s/166134765/ Santa Cruz Sentinel Fresno State stuns SJS with second-half flurry October 24, 1982 February 18, 2025 Newspapers.com October 30 1:33 p.m. w Long Beach State Bulldog Stadium Fresno, CA 40–22 24,333 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fresno-bee-dogs-clear-big-cal-bowl/166134873/ The Fresno Bee 'Dogs clear big Cal Bowl hurdle October 31, 1982 February 18, 2025 Newspapers.com November 6 w Cal State Fullerton Bulldog Stadium Fresno, CA 31–14 22,620 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-idaho-statesman-fresno-st-halts-ful/166134978/ The Idaho Statesman Fresno St. halts Fullerton State November 7, 1982 February 18, 2025 Newspapers.com November 13 w y Montana State Bulldog Stadium Fresno, CA 45–14 18,024 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-independent-record-fresno-state-runs/166135110/ The Independent-Record Fresno State runs over Montana State, 45–14 November 14, 1982 February 18, 2025 Newspapers.com November 20 w y UNLV Las Vegas Silver Bowl Whitney, NV 30–28 15,528 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fresno-bee-darrow-kick-hoists-bulldo/166135233/ The Fresno Bee Darrow kick hoists Bulldogs to victory November 21, 1982 February 18, 2025 Newspapers.com December 18 w y Bowling Green Bulldog Stadium Fresno, CA California Bowl 29–28 30,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-last-gasp-td-completes-fresno/166135419/ The State Last-gasp TD completes Fresno comeback 29–28 December 19, 1982 February 18, 2025 Newspapers.com 1982 Fresno State Bulldogs Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/fresno-state/1982-schedule.html College Football at Sports-Reference.com Sports Reference January 29, 2025 1982 Football Schedule https://gobulldogs.com/sports/football/schedule/1982 Fresno State Athletics January 29, 2025 Fresno State Football Media Guide https://gobulldogs.com/documents/2024/8/21/5._2024_Record_Book.pdf Fresno State Athletics 122 January 29, 2025 Roster WR Henry Ellard WR Stephone Paige RB Eric Redwood QB Jeff Tedford DB Tim Washington RB Ken Williams Team players in the NFL The following were selected in the 1983 NFL draft.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1983.htm 1983 NFL Draft Pro-Football-Reference.com December 7, 2016 December 21, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071221193403/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1983.htm deadhttps://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/fresnost/ Fresno St. Players/Alumni Pro-Football-Reference.com December 12, 2016 Player Position Round Overall NFL team Henry Ellard Wide receiver 2 32 Los Angeles Rams Tim Washington Defensive back 12 334 San Francisco 49ers The following finished their college career in 1982, were not drafted, but played in the NFL. Player Position First NFL team Stephone Paige Wide receiver 1983 Kansas City Chiefs References Fresno State Category:Fresno State Bulldogs football seasons Category:Big West Conference football champion seasons Fresno State Bulldogs football