1987 Fresno State Bulldogs football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1987 Fresno State Bulldogs football Pacific Coast Athletic Association PCAA 6–5 4–3 Jim Sweeney 10th Bulldog Stadium The 1987 Fresno State Bulldogs football team represented California State University, Fresno as a member of the Pacific Coast Athletic Association (PCAA) during the 1987 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by tenth-year head coach Jim Sweeney, Fresno State compiled an overall record of 6–5 with a mark of 4–3 in conference play, tying for second place in the PCAA. The Bulldogs played their home games at Bulldog Stadium in Fresno, California. Schedule September 5 l y y Washington State Martin Stadium Pullman, WA 24–41 22,971 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tri-city-herald-cougars-maul-fresno-stat/172241719/ Tri-City Herald Cougars maul Fresno State September 6, 1987 May 12, 2025 Newspapers.com September 12 w y Western Illinois Bulldog Stadium Fresno, CA 20–17 34,325 College Football The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California September 14, 1987 III-18 https://www.newspapers.com/image/172581687/ Newspapers.com April 12, 2017 September 19 l y y UCLA 13 Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA 0–17 49,264 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-idaho-statesman-ucla-struggles-to-sh/172241847/ The Idaho Statesman UCLA struggles to shake Fresno St. 17–0 September 20, 1987 May 12, 2025 Newspapers.com October 1 w Long Beach State Bulldog Stadium Fresno, CA 30–7 32,215 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sacramento-bee-fresno-state-beats-lo/172241938/ The Sacramento Bee Fresno State beats Long Beach 30–7 October 2, 1987 May 12, 2025 Newspapers.com October 10 w y Southern Illinois Bulldog Stadium Fresno, CA 35–0 34,523 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 October 17 l San Jose State Bulldog Stadium Fresno, CA rivalry 16–20 35,227 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-peninsula-times-tribune-sjs-refuses/172192644/ The Peninsula Times Tribune SJS refuses to throw in the towel, overcomes Fresno October 18, 1987 May 12, 2025 Newspapers.com October 24 l y Pacific (CA) Pacific Memorial Stadium Stockton, CA 22–23 16,389 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fresno-bee-fsu-kicks-away-win-to-pac/172242144/ The Fresno Bee FSU kicks away win to Pacific October 25, 1987 May 12, 2025 Newspapers.com October 31 w UNLV Bulldog Stadium Fresno, CA 45–10 31,595 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fresno-bee-dogs-rip-unlv-stop-2-ga/172242356/ The Fresno Bee 'Dogs rip UNLV, stop 2-game losing skid November 1, 1987 May 12, 2025 Newspapers.com November 7 w Cal State Fullerton Bulldog Stadium Fresno, CA 21–17 33,522 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-titans-come-up-sho/172242523/ The Los Angeles Times Titans come up short all around November 8, 1987 May 12, 2025 Newspapers.com November 14 l y Utah State Romney Stadium Logan, UT 13–17 8,281 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-herald-utah-state-edges-fresno/172242732/ The Daily Herald Utah State edges Fresno November 15, 1987 May 12, 2025 Newspapers.com November 21 w y New Mexico State Aggie Memorial Stadium Las Cruces, NM 34–10 2,621 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-fresno-state-wears/172242849/ The Los Angeles Times Fresno State wears down New Mexico State November 22, 1987 May 12, 2025 Newspapers.com 1987 Fresno State Bulldogs Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/fresno-state/1987-schedule.html College Football at Sports-Reference.com Sports Reference January 29, 2025 1987 Football Schedule https://gobulldogs.com/sports/football/schedule/1987 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 122 January 29, 2025 Team players in the NFL The following were selected in the 1988 NFL draft.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1988.htm 1988 NFL Draft Pro-Football-Reference.com December 7, 2016 December 21, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071221160900/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1988.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 Mike Withycombe Guard 5 119 New York Jets Keith McCoy Defensive back 11 291 Phoenix Cardinals Jethro Franklin Defensive end 11 298 Houston Oilers References Fresno State Category:Fresno State Bulldogs football seasons Fresno State Bulldogs football