1998 Cal State Northridge Matadors football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1998 Cal State Northridge Matadors football Big Sky Conference Big Sky 7–4 5–3 Ron Ponciano 1st Rob Phenicie 2nd North Campus Stadium The 1998 Cal State Northridge Matadors football team represented California State University, Northridge as a member of the Big Sky Conference during the 1998 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Led by Rob Phenicie in his first and only season as head coach, Cal State Northridge compiled an overall record of 7–4 with a mark of 5–3 in conference play, tying for second place in the Big Sky. The Matadors played home games at North Campus Stadium in Northridge, California. Schedule 1998 NCAA Division I-AA The Sports Network September 5 l y y Boise State Bronco Stadium Boise, ID 13–26 25,127 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-idaho-statesman-bsu-begins-with-a-wi/177029517/ The Idaho Statesman BSU begins with a win September 6, 1998 July 19, 2025 Newspapers.com September 19 w y Northern Arizona 13 Walkup Skydome Flagstaff, AZ 41–10 7,144 NAU takes big tumble in 1st loss Arizona Republic Phoenix, Arizona Jim Gintonio September 20, 1998 F6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12469083/nau_takes_big_tumble_in_1st_loss/ Newspapers.com July 18, 2017 September 26 w Eastern Washington North Campus Stadium Northridge, CA 38–35 3,920 Swanson Helps Matadors Throw Eagles for a Loss The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California Valley Fernando Dominguez September 27, 1998 C10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12469104/swanson_helps_matadors_throw_eagles_for/ Newspapers.com July 18, 2017 October 3 w y 1998 Southern Utah Thunderbirds Southern Utah North Campus Stadium Northridge, CA 44–17 3,317 Losing No Option for Matadors The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California Valley Fernando Dominguez October 4, 1998 C17 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12469110/losing_no_option_for_matadors/ Newspapers.com July 18, 2017 October 10 w 23 Montana 18 North Campus Stadium Northridge, CA 21–7 5,237 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-billings-gazette-griz-tumble-at-nort/177028801/ The Billings Gazette Griz tumble at Northridge October 11, 1998 July 19, 2025 Newspapers.com October 17 l y 16 Sacramento State Hornet Stadium Sacramento, CA 21–35 5,947 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sacramento-bee-roberts-lifts-hornets/177029642/ The Sacramento Bee Roberts lifts Hornets to upset of Northridge October 18, 1998 July 19, 2025 Newspapers.com October 24 l 24 Montana State North Campus Stadium Northridge, CA 26–32 6,124 Montana State Steps Over Matadors, 32–26 The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California Valley Fernando Dominguez October 25, 1998 D16 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12469116/montana_state_steps_over_matadors/ Newspapers.com July 18, 2017 October 31 w y Weber State Wildcat Stadium Ogden, UT 26–10 5,813 Matadors Win Turning Over New Leaf, 26–10 The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California Valley Fernando Dominguez November 1, 1998 D16 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12469125/matadors_win_turning_over_new_leaf/ Newspapers.com July 18, 2017 November 7 w Portland State North Campus Stadium Northridge, CA 32–28 3,813 Northridge tops Vikes; moves into first place Great Falls Tribune Great Falls, Montana November 8, 1998 6S https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12469134/northridge_tops_vikes/ Newspapers.com July 18, 2017 November 14 w y y 25 Southwest Missouri State Plaster Sports Complex Springfield, MO 42–38 7,574 CS Northridge 42, SMS 38 The Springfield News-Leader Springfield, Missouri November 15, 1998 D16 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12469153/cs_northridge_42_sms_38/ Newspapers.com July 18, 2017 November 21 l y 25 Idaho State Holt Arena Pocatello, ID 29–32 4,151 Idaho St. 32, CS Northridge 29 The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California Valley November 22, 1998 D12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12469190/idaho_st_32_cs_northridge_29/ Newspapers.com July 18, 2017 1998-99 CSUN Matadors; Schedule/Results https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/368105 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 27, 2025 References Cal State Northridge Category:Cal State Northridge Matadors football seasons Cal State Northridge Matadors football Cal State Northridge Matadors football