1985 Long Beach State 49ers football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1985 Long Beach State 49ers football Pacific Coast Athletic Association PCAA 6–6 4–3 Mike Sheppard 2nd Ken Visser 5th Veterans Stadium The 1985 Long Beach State 49ers football team represented California State University, Long BeachThe official name of Long Beach State has been California State University, Long Beach since 1972. However, it is still commonly known as Long Beach State. during the 1985 NCAA Division I-A football season. Hopes were high as the 49er's returned 15 starters heading into the 1985 season. They were once again led by senior quarterback Doug Gaynor who passed for 3563 yards a 71.2% completion percentage and 19 TD's. He returned his entire receiving corps from the previous season including Charles Lockett 69 catches, 949 yards and 10 TD's, Troy Ory (46–554–5), tight end Greg Locy (38–502–0) and running back Mark Templeton (62–500–1). The rushing attack was led by Martin Sartin who ran for 441 yards and scored 13 total TD's. The Niners also received a strong contribution from Sheldon Gaines who gained a combined 514 yards rushing and receiving along with leading the team as a kick-returner. The defense was led by a strong pass rush from ends Tom Hensley and Chuck Meierbachtol. Val James led the secondary with 5 interceptions. The Niners were a "streaky" team in 1985. They lost their first two games, then reeled off three wins, two losses, three wins and finally two losses. The highlight of the season was a showdown with Fresno St. The 49er's were only one game behind the Bulldogs in the PCAA standings for this late-season matchup. The game was an exciting one, as the 49ers drove down the field in the waning seconds. A 54-yard field goal attempt sailed wide right and Fresno prevailed 33–31, clinching the conference championship. Cal State Long Beach competed in the Pacific Coast Athletic Association.The Big West Conference was known as the Pacific Coast Athletic Association from its founding in 1969 through 1987. The team was led by second-year head coach Mike Sheppard, and played home games at Veterans Stadium adjacent to the campus of Long Beach City College in Long Beach, California. They finished the season with a record of six wins and six losses (6–6, 4–3 PCAA). Schedule 1985 NCAA Division I-AA NCAA Division I-AA Football Committee Pacific September 7 7:00 pm l Utah State Veterans Memorial Stadium Long Beach, CA 17–19 8,621 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune-aggies-kick-new-se/170324789/ The Salt Lake Tribune Aggies kick new season into gear nip Long Beach State, 19–17 September 8, 1985 April 14, 2025 Newspapers.com September 14 7:00 pm l y y San Diego State Jack Murphy Stadium San Diego, CA 14–34 30,866 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-times-advocate-aztecs-win-special/170325566/ Daily Times-Advocate Aztecs win special opener September 15, 1985 April 14, 2025 Newspapers.com September 21 7:30 pm w y y Hawaii Aloha Stadium Halawa, HI 33–30 43,076 https://www.newspapers.com/article/honolulu-star-advertiser-rainbows-lose-t/170246992/ The Sunday Star Bulletin & Advertiser Rainbows lose third in a row September 22, 1985 April 14, 2025 Newspapers.com September 28 5:00 pm w y UNLV Sam Boyd Silver Bowl Whitney, NV 28–24 21,816 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fresno-bee-long-beach-follows-gaynor/170326339/ The Fresno Bee Long Beach follows Gaynor to triumph September 29, 1985 April 14, 2025 Newspapers.com October 5 7:00 pm w y y Boise State Bronco Stadium Boise ID 17–16 15,509 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-idaho-statesman-49ers-score-late-to/159535201/ The Idaho Statesman 49ers score late to unseat BSU October 6, 1985 April 14, 2025 Newspapers.com October 12 7:00 pm l y y Tulsa Skelly Stadium Tulsa, OK 35–37 12,262 https://www.newspapers.com/article/reno-gazette-journal-tulsa-beats-the-clo/160083851/ Reno Gazette-Journal Tulsa beats the clock, Long Beach October 13, 1985 April 14, 2025 Newspapers.com October 19 1:30 pm l y Eastern Washington 17 Veterans Memorial Stadium Long Beach, CA 23–30 9,605 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-long-beachs-rally/159541496/ The Los Angeles Times Long Beach's rally falls short, 30–23 October 20, 1985 April 14, 2025 Newspapers.com October 26 7:00 pm w New Mexico State Veterans Memorial Stadium Long Beach, CA 38–17 5,369 https://www.newspapers.com/article/alamogordo-daily-news-aggies-fall-3817/170320460/ Alamogordo Daily News Aggies fall 38–17 October 27, 1985 April 14, 2025 Newspapers.com November 2 1:30 pm w y Pacific (CA) Pacific Memorial Stadium Stockton, CA 20–7 16,723 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-breeze-gaynor-gets-records-lo/170322421/ The Daily Breeze Gaynor gets records, Long Beach a win November 3, 1985 April 14, 2025 Newspapers.com November 7 7:00 pm w San Jose State Veterans Memorial Stadium Long Beach, CA 37–22 7,110 https://www.newspapers.com/article/honolulu-star-advertiser-gaynor-leads-49/170323986/ The Honolulu Advertiser Gaynor leads 49ers past San Jose State November 8, 1985 April 14, 2025 Newspapers.com November 16 7:00 pm l Fresno State Veterans Memorial Stadium Long Beach, CA 31–33 15,240 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-breeze-lb-state-falls-to-fresn/170326592/ The Daily Breeze LB State falls to Fresno November 17, 1985 April 14, 2025 Newspapers.com November 23 1:00 pm l y Cal State Fullerton Santa Ana Stadium Santa Ana, CA 27–38 4,012 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-long-beach-passes/170326743/ The Los Angeles Times Long Beach passes a victory Fullerton's way, 38–27 November 24, 1985 April 14, 2025 Newspapers.com https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/long-beach-state/1985-schedule.html 1985 Long Beach State Forty Niners Schedule December 6, 2016A Touch of Magic In The Air; 1986 Football Media Guide 1986 pamphlet CSULB Athletic Department Long Beach, California Roster 1985 Long Beach State 49ers f 19 Sr Doug Gaynor QB 34 Sr Martin Sartin RB y 25 Jr Mark Templeton RB 1 Jr Charles Lockett WR y 80 Sr Troy Ory WR 89 Jr Greg Locy TE 75 Jr Joe Iosefa OT 66 Sr Dickson Falefia OG 55 Sr John Stapleton C 84 Sr Tom Hensley DE 64 Sr Chuck Meierbachtol DE 33 Sr Dave Carter LB 32 Sr Kevin Moore LB 9 Jr Val James CB 18 Jr Roger Beavers FS 8 Sr Sheldon Gaines KR y Team players in the NFL The following were selected in the 1986 NFL draft.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1986.htm 1986 NFL Draft December 7, 2016 December 21, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071221172950/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1986.htm dead Player Position Round Overall NFL team Doug Gaynor Quarterback 4 99 Cincinnati Bengals The following finished their Cal State Long Beach career in 1985, were not drafted, but played in the NFL.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/longbeachst/ Long Beach St. Players/Alumni December 8, 2016 Player Position First NFL team Martin Sartin Running back 1987 San Diego Chargers Sheldon Gaines Wide receiver 1987 Buffalo Bills Notes 2 note References Long Beach State Category:Long Beach State 49ers football seasons Long Beach State 49ers football