FCS (Division I) football
Cal Poly
- Overall on this site1-0
Only games against Division II teams appear here; this is not the school's full season record.
Games against Division II teams
| Date | Opponent | Result | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Sep 5 | vs Central Washington University | W 24-17 | San Luis Obispo, CA, Mustang Memorial Field Presented by French Hospital |
Source: each school's published schedule (www.gopoly.com) and live-stats feed. Scores updated Nov 5, 4:16 AM CT. Schedules checked Nov 5, 4:16 AM CT.
History
- National titles1
- Playoff appearances3
- Conference titles0
- Division II seasons21
Division II member 1973-1993, per the NCAA records book.
National championship games
- 1980 W 21-13 vs Eastern Illinois
Playoff appearances
| Season | Seed | Finish | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | - | Lost in the quarterfinals | First round: W 14-7 vs CSUN Quarterfinals: L 0-47 vs North Dakota State |
| 1980 | - | Won the championship | First round: W 15-0 vs Jacksonville State Semifinals: W 38-14 vs Santa Clara Championship: W 21-13 vs Eastern Illinois |
| 1978 | - | Lost in the first round | First round: L 0-17 vs Winston-Salem State |
Seasons since 2021
Source: results as published by the schools on their season pages, 2021â2025. âvs.â marks a neutral site.
2025 1-0
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sat Sep 13 | vs Western Oregon | W 56-7 |
2024 1-0
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sat Sep 14 | vs Western Oregon | W 31-14 |
Source: NCAA conference standings records (Standings.pdf); NCAA Division II championship records (D2champs.pdf), through 2025; NCAA Division II football records book (D2.pdf), through 2025. Loaded Sep 25, 5:21 PM CT. Checked for a newer edition Oct 31, 7:15 AM CT.