1978 Fresno State Bulldogs football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1978 Fresno State Bulldogs football Pacific Coast Athletic Association PCAA 3–8 1–4 Bob Padilla 1st Dennis Erickson 3rd Ratcliffe Stadium The 1978 Fresno State Bulldogs football team represented California State University, Fresno as a member of the Pacific Coast Athletic Association (PCAA) during the 1978 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by first-year head coach Bob Padilla, Fresno State compiled an overall record of 3–8 with a mark of 1–4 in conference play, tying for fifth place in the PCAA. The Bulldogs played their home games at Ratcliffe Stadium on the campus of Fresno City College in Fresno, California. Schedule September 9 l y y McNeese State Cowboy Stadium Lake Charles, LA 16–21 14,125 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120117542/cajun-country-jinx-sticks-with-bulldogs/ The Fresno Bee Cajun country jinx sticks with Bulldogs September 10, 1978 March 3, 2023 Newspapers.com September 16 w y Weber State Ratcliffe Stadium Fresno, CA 55–14 11,373 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fresno-bee-yancy-fancy-dogs-blast/154977233/ The Fresno Bee Yancy fancy, 'Dogs blast past Weber September 17, 1978 September 9, 2024 Newspapers.com September 23 l y Utah State Romney Stadium Logan, UT 22–45 15,507 Utah St. Wins PCAA Opener, 45-22 The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California September 24, 1978 III-16 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9953405/utah_st_wins_pcaa_opener/ Newspapers.com March 31, 2017 September 30 l y Cal Poly Ratcliffe Stadium Fresno, CA 12–24 12,287 Kingsmen Win Despite Errors The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California October 1, 1978 III-18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9953473/kingsmen_win_despite_errors/ Newspapers.com March 31, 2017 October 7 l y y San Diego State Jack Murphy Stadium San Diego, CA rivalry 14–31 42,424 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fresno-bee-aztecs-sweep-past-bulldog/157426368/ The Fresno Bee Aztecs sweep past Bulldogs, 31–14 October 8, 1978 October 20, 2024 Newspapers.com October 14 l Pacific (CA) Ratcliffe Stadium Fresno, CA 7–27 8,279 https://www.newspapers.com/article/santa-cruz-sentinel-uops-parker-too-muc/157501190/ Santa Cruz Sentinel UOP's Parker too much for Fresno State October 15, 1978 October 20, 2024 Newspapers.com October 21 l y San Jose State Spartan Stadium San Jose, CA rivalry 16–26 11,410 https://www.newspapers.com/article/santa-cruz-sentinel-sjs-staggers-to-unim/157499906/ Santa Cruz Sentinel SJS staggers to unimpressive win October 22, 1978 October 20, 2024 Newspapers.com October 28 l Cal State Fullerton Ratcliffe Stadium Fresno, CA 8–37 7,928 Redlands Blasts Pomona The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California October 29, 1978 III-14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9151247/redlands_blasts_pomona/ Newspapers.com February 24, 2017 November 4 w Long Beach State Ratcliffe Stadium Fresno, CA 42–41 8,963 Maglione Leads Cal State Northridge The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California November 5, 1978 III-20 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9081028/maglione_leads_cal_state_northridge/ Newspapers.com February 21, 2017 November 11 l y Montana State Ratcliffe Stadium Fresno, CA 14–35 7,258 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-independent-record-msu-romps-3514/154980526/ The Independent-Record MSU romps 35–14 November 12, 1978 October 20, 2024 Newspapers.com November 18 w y y Idaho Kibbie Dome Moscow, ID 41–28 5,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-idaho-statesman-fresno-state-capture/154983040/ The Idaho Statesman Fresno State captures 41–28 victory over Idaho November 19, 1978 October 20, 2024 Newspapers.com 1978 Fresno State Bulldogs Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/fresno-state/1978-schedule.html College Football at Sports-Reference.com Sports Reference January 29, 2025 1978 Football Schedule https://gobulldogs.com/sports/football/schedule/1978 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 121 January 29, 2025 Team players in the NFL The following were selected in the 1979 NFL draft.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1979.htm 1979 NFL Draft Pro-Football-Reference.com December 7, 2016 December 21, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071221231852/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1979.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 Bob Rippentrop Tight end 11 281 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Mike Mince Defensive back 11 282 New York Giants The following finished their college career in 1978, were not drafted, but played in the NFL. Player Position First NFL team Wyatt Henderson Defensive back 1981 San Diego Chargers References Fresno State Category:Fresno State Bulldogs football seasons Fresno State Bulldogs football