1973 Cal State Northridge Matadors football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1973 Cal State Northridge Matadors football California Collegiate Athletic Association CCAA 2–9 1–3 Gary Torgeson 1st North Campus Stadium The 1973 Cal State Northridge Matadors football team represented California State University, Northridge as a member of the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) during the 1973 NCAA Division II football season. Led by first-year head coach Gary Torgeson, Cal State Northridge compiled an overall record of 2–9 with a mark of 1–3 in conference play, placing in a three-way tie for third in the CCAA. The team was outscored by its opponents 456 to 200 for the season and allowed over 50 points four times. The Matadors played home games at North Campus Stadium in Northridge, California. Schedule Pacific September 15 l Cal Poly North Campus Stadium Northridge, CA 20–65 3,300 Coulson Leads Cal Poly SLO to Runaway Victory, 65-20 The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California September 16, 1973 III-14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9064753/coulson_leads_cal_poly_to_runaway/ Newspapers.com February 8, 2017 September 22 l y y San Francisco State Cox Stadium San Francisco, CA 21–35 2,800–3,000 San Diego State Wins, Getting 35 in 2nd Half The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California September 23, 1973 III-14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9577245/san_diego_state_wins_getting_35_in_2nd/ Newspapers.com March 15, 2017 Final 1973 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (San Francisco State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/628/stats/13634 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 8, 2022 September 29 w y Cal State Hayward North Campus Stadium Northridge, CA 32–9 2,200 Long Beach State Still Without Win -- Ties North Texas St., 0-0 The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California September 30, 1973 III-14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8820429/long_beach_state_still_without_win_ties/ Newspapers.com February 8, 2017 October 6 l UC Riverside North Campus Stadium Northridge, CA 20–28 2,000 Houston's 442 Yards Rushing Through Aztecs Net 14-9 Win The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California October 7, 1973 III-14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9120070/houstons_yards_rushing/ Newspapers.com February 22, 2017 October 13 l y Cal State Fullerton Santa Ana Stadium Santa Ana, CA 18–42 2,033 Fullerton Races Past Northridge by 42-18 The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California Earl Gustkey October 14, 1973 III-16 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8824197/fullerton_races_past_northridge/ Newspapers.com February 8, 2017 October 20 l y Nevada North Campus Stadium Northridge, CA 0–48 1,000–2,000 Nevada (Reno) 48, CS Northridge 0 The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California October 21, 1973 III-15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8931556/cal_state_la_32_cal_lutheran_27/ Newspapers.com February 13, 2017 Final 1973 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (Nevada) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/466/stats/13634 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 23, 2022 October 27 l y y Northern Arizona Lumberjack Stadium Flagstaff, AZ 17–77 7,800 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-arizona-republic-smith-axers-romp/161036711/ The Arizona Republic Smith, Axers romp, 77–17 October 28, 1973 December 16, 2024 Newspapers.com November 3 l y y Hawaii Honolulu Stadium Honolulu, HI 3–28 19,281–23,000 http://hawaiiathletics.com/documents/2016/7/25//2016_Hawaii_Football_MG.pdf?id=3980#page=131 131 Hawaii Rainbow Warrior Football 2016 Media Guide February 15, 2007 November 10 w Cal Poly Pomona North Campus Stadium Northridge, CA 20–7 1,500–2,400 Aztecs Beat 49ers, 17-2, on Freitas Passes The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California November 11, 1973 III-15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9120096/aztecs_beat_49ers_on_freitas_passes/ Newspapers.com February 22, 2017 Final 1973 Cumulative Football Statistics Report https://stats.ncaa.org/team/91/stats/13634 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 25, 2022 November 17 l y y Cal State Los Angeles Campus Field Los Angeles, CA 22–63 500–1,200 Cal State L.A. Routs Northridge The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California November 17, 1973 III-7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8932038/cal_state_la_routs_northridge/ Newspapers.com February 13, 2017 November 24 1:35 p.m. l y y Fresno State Ratcliffe Stadium Fresno, CA 27–54 3,941–9,000 Summary Of Football Game Statistics – Home Team (Fresno State vs. Cal State Northridge) https://web1.ncaa.org/app_data/statsPDFArchive/MFB1/1973/96.00_H_101.00_19731124_54_27.pdf National Collegiate Athletic Association May 26, 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 Final 1973 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (Cal State Northridge) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/101/stats/13634 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 28, 2022 References Cal State Northridge Category:Cal State Northridge Matadors football seasons Cal State Northridge Matadors football Cal State Northridge Matadors football