1986 Cal Poly Mustangs football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1986 Cal Poly Mustangs football Western Football Conference WFC 5–5 3–3 Jim Sanderson 5th Mustang Stadium The 1986 Cal Poly Mustangs football team represented California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo as a member of the Western Football Conference (WFC) during the 1986 NCAA Division II football season. Led by Jim Sanderson in his fifth and final season as head coach, Cal Poly compiled an overall record of 5–5 with a mark of 3–3 in conference play, tying for fourth place in the WFC. Western Football Conference https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101742446/the-los-angeles-times/ Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California November 23, 1986 24 (Part III) May 12, 2022 Newspapers.com The team was outscored by its opponents 246 to 233 for the season. The Mustangs played home games at Mustang Stadium in San Luis Obispo, California. Schedule 1986 NCAA Division II NCAA Division II Football Committee September 13 w y Chico State Mustang Stadium San Luis Obispo, CA 26–18 4,330 Southland The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California September 14, 1986 III-19 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/10004632/southland_19860914/ Newspapers.com April 2, 2017 September 20 l y y UC Davis 4 Toomey Field Davis, CA rivalry 21–32 8,700–8,770 Saturday's Late Results The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California September 22, 1986 III-19 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/10007138/saturdays_late_results/ Newspapers.com April 2, 2017 October 4 w 1986 Cal Lutheran Kingsmen Cal Lutheran Mustang Stadium San Luis Obispo, CA 33–9 3,290 Southland The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California October 5, 1986 III-18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/10007424/southland_19861005/ Newspapers.com April 2, 2017 October 11 l y Cal State Hayward Mustang Stadium San Luis Obispo, CA 14–17 2,563 October 18 l y Cal State Northridge 16 Devonshire Downs Northridge, CA 20–21 4,206 Southland Summaries The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California October 19, 1986 III-22 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/10007560/southland_summaries_19861019/ Newspapers.com April 2, 2017 October 25 w y 1986 Central Connecticut Blue Devils Central Connecticut Mustang Stadium San Luis Obispo, CA 17–10 2,064 November 1 l y 1986 Portland State Vikings Portland State Civic Stadium Portland, OR 7–66 3,489–4,489 Saturday's Late Results The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California November 3, 1986 III-18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/10007818/saturdays_late_results_19861103/ Newspapers.com April 2, 2017 November 8 w Sacramento State 19 Mustang Stadium San Luis Obispo, CA 26–6 2,014 November 15 l 1986 Southern Utah State Thunderbirds Southern Utah State Mustang Stadium San Luis Obispo, CA 33–43 2,877 Southland Summaries The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California November 16, 1986 III-18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/10007981/southland_summaries_19861116/ Newspapers.com April 2, 2017 November 22 w y Santa Clara Buck Shaw Stadium Santa Clara, CA 36–24 2,834 Southland The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California November 23, 1986 III-19 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/10008054/southland_19861123/ Newspapers.com April 2, 2017 Final 1986 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (Cal Poly) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/90/stats/13493 National Collegiate Athletic Association September 24, 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