1979 Fresno State Bulldogs football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1979 Fresno State Bulldogs football Pacific Coast Athletic Association PCAA 5–6 3–2 Bob Padilla 2nd Ratcliffe Stadium The 1979 Fresno State Bulldogs football team represented California State University, Fresno as a member of the Pacific Coast Athletic Association (PCAA) during the 1979 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by Bob Padilla in his second and final season as head coach, Fresno State compiled an overall record of 4–7 with a mark of 2–3 in conference play, placing fourth in the PCAA. While Fresno State lost to San Jose State, the game was subsequently forfeited by the Spartans due to the use of an ineligible player. As a result, Fresno State's record was adjusted to 5–6 overall and 3–2 in conference play, moving them into a tie for second place in the PCAA.http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/950acbb8#/950acbb8/84#page=83 San Jose State 2016 Football Media Guide December 15, 2016 The Bulldogs played their home games at Ratcliffe Stadium on the campus of Fresno City College in Fresno, California. Schedule 1979 AP Pacific September 8 w y Idaho Ratcliffe Stadium Fresno, CA 30–10 11,148 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=kMNeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=wTEMAAAAIBAJ&pg=6050%2C3088958 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Killen John Vandals September 8, 1979 1Chttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=kcNeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=wTEMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2263%2C3412092 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Killen John Vandals: Fresno St. delivers 30-10 loss September 9, 1979 1D September 15 w y y Montana State Reno H. Sales Stadium Bozeman, MT 22–20 8,143 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-idaho-statesman-fresno-state-drops-m/155166165/ The Idaho Statesman Fresno State drops Montana State 22–20 September 16, 1979 October 25, 2024 Newspapers.com September 22 l y San Diego State Ratcliffe Stadium Fresno, CA rivalry 23–32 15,235 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-times-advocate-aztecs-erupt-to-sha/157823445/ Daily Times-Advocate Aztecs erupt to shackle Fresno, 32–23 September 23, 1979 October 25, 2024 Newspapers.com September 29 l y y Washington 9 Husky Stadium Seattle, WA 14–49 42,459 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-arizona-republic-washington-crushes/157816927/ The Arizona Republic Washington crushes Fresno State, 49–14 September 30, 1979 October 25, 2024 Newspapers.com October 6 l y y Cal Poly Mustang Stadium San Luis Obispo, CA 0–26 8,680 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fresno-bee-mustangs-corral-the-dogs/157823695/ The Fresno Bee Mustangs corral the 'Dogs, 26–0 October 7, 1979 October 25, 2024 Newspapers.com October 13 w San Jose State Ratcliffe Stadium Fresno, CA rivalry 22–35 (forfeit win) 11,789 https://www.newspapers.com/article/santa-cruz-sentinel-san-jose-outlasts-fr/157823796/ Santa Cruz Sentinel San Jose outlasts Fresno in thriller October 14, 1979 October 25, 2024 Newspapers.com October 20 l y Long Beach State Anaheim Stadium Anaheim, CA 14–24 5,844 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-breeze-long-beach-rolls-to-win/157823042/ The Daily Breeze Long Beach rolls to win October 21, 1979 October 25, 2024 Newspapers.com October 27 w y Pacific (CA) Pacific Memorial Stadium Stockton, CA 33–10 25,300 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-fresno-state-beats/157823905/ The Los Angeles Times Fresno State beats UOP, 33–10 October 28, 1979 October 25, 2024 Newspapers.com November 3 l y UNLV Ratcliffe Stadium Fresno, CA 28–31 8,143 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fresno-bee-king-led-rebels-dump-bull/157824006/ The Fresno Bee King-led Rebels dump Bulldogs November 4, 1979 October 25, 2024 Newspapers.com November 10 w Cal State Fullerton Ratcliffe Stadium Fresno, CA 28–24 8,357 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-titans-come-up-sho/157824143/ The Los Angeles Times Titans come up short, Fresno St. gets 28–24 win November 11, 1979 October 25, 2024 Newspapers.com November 24 l Utah State Ratcliffe Stadium Fresno, CA 31–41 9,092 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montana-standard-aggies-outlast-fres/157822806/ The Montana Standard Aggies outlast Fresno November 25, 1979 October 25, 2024 Newspapers.com 1979 Fresno State Bulldogs Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/fresno-state/1979-schedule.html College Football at Sports-Reference.com Sports Reference January 29, 2025 1979 Football Schedule https://gobulldogs.com/sports/football/schedule/1979 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 No Fresno State players were drafted in the 1980 NFL draft.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1980.htm 1980 NFL Draft Pro-Football-Reference.com December 7, 2016 December 22, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071222092355/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1980.htm deadhttps://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/fresnost/ Fresno St. Players/Alumni Pro-Football-Reference.com December 12, 2016 The following finished their college career in 1979, were not drafted, but played in the NFL. Player Position First NFL Team Gary Hayes Defensive back 1984 Green Bay Packers References Fresno State Category:Fresno State Bulldogs football seasons Fresno State Bulldogs football