1987 Cal Poly Mustangs football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1987 Cal Poly Mustangs football Western Football Conference WFC 7–3 3–3 Lyle Setencich 1st Mustang Stadium The 1987 Cal Poly Mustangs football team represented California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo as a member of the Western Football Conference (WFC) during the 1987 NCAA Division II football season. Led by first-year head coach Lyle Setencich, Cal Poly compiled an overall record of 7–3 with a mark of 3–3 in conference play, tying for third place in the WFC. Western Football Conference https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101742246/the-los-angeles-times/ Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California November 22, 1987 30 (Part III) May 12, 2022 Newspapers.com The team was outscored by its opponents 275 to 173 for the season. The Mustangs played home games at Mustang Stadium in San Luis Obispo, California. Schedule 1987 NCAA Division II NCAA Division II Football Committee September 12 w y Humboldt State Mustang Stadium San Luis Obispo, CA 30–24 4,401 September 19 w y 1987 Cal Lutheran Kingsmen Cal Lutheran Mt. Clef Field Thousand Oaks, CA 51–23 2,108 September 26 w y y Chico State University Stadium Chico, CA 32–17 3,500–4,608 Final 1987 Division II Cumulative Football Statistics Report (Chico State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/95/stats/12717 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 22, 2022 October 3 w y 19 UC Davis 12 Mustang Stadium San Luis Obispo, CA rivalry 41–0 5,688–6,643 College Football The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California October 5, 1987 III-16 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/10217934/college_football_19871005/ Newspapers.com April 11, 2017 October 10 w y y 13 Cal State Hayward Pioneer Stadium Hayward, CA 40–14 100–1,000 Southland The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California October 11, 1987 III-21 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/10217959/southland_19871011/ Newspapers.com April 11, 2017 Final 1987 Division II Cumulative Football Statistics Report (Cal State Hayward) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/98/stats/12717 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 16, 2022 October 17 w 11 Cal State Northridge Mustang Stadium San Luis Obispo, CA 21–20 6,327 Southland Summaries The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California October 18, 1987 III-20 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/10218011/southland_summaries_19871018/ Newspapers.com April 11, 2017 October 24 l y 8 Sacramento State Hornet Stadium Sacramento, CA 13–21 4,200 October 31 l 14 1987 Portland State Vikings Portland State Mustang Stadium San Luis Obispo, CA 7–31 5,082 Southland Summaries The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California November 1, 1987 III-18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/10218049/southland_summaries_19871101/ Newspapers.com April 11, 2017 November 14 l y 17 1987 Southern Utah State Thunderbirds Southern Utah State Eccles Coliseum Cedar City, UT 7–10 400–438 Southland Summaries The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California November 15, 1987 III-19 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/10218086/southland_summaries_19871115/ Newspapers.com April 11, 2017 November 21 w Santa Clara Mustang Stadium San Luis Obispo, CA 33–13 3,511 Final 1987 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (Cal Poly) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/90/stats/13493 National Collegiate Athletic Association September 25, 2024 History (1915–2023) https://gopoly.com/documents/2023/6/7/2024_History_Pages_Lo-Res.pdf Cal Poly Athletics 25 May 26, 2025 References Cal Poly Category:Cal Poly Mustangs football seasons Cal Poly Mustangs football