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San Diego Toreros football
American college football team
American college football team
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| CurrentSeason | 2025 San Diego Toreros football team |
| TeamName | San Diego Toreros football |
| Image | San Diego Toreros logo.svg |
| ImageSize | 150 |
| HeadCoach | Brandon Moore |
| HeadCoachYear | 3rd |
| HCWins | 20 |
| HCLosses | 14 |
| Stadium | Torero Stadium |
| StadCapacity | 6,000 |
| Location | San Diego, California |
| NCAAdivision | I FCS |
| Conference | Pioneer Football League |
| FirstYear | |
| AthleticDirector | Bill McGillis |
| WebsiteName | USDToreros.com |
| WebsiteURL | http://www.usdtoreros.com/ |
| ATWins | 354 |
| ATLosses | 242 |
| ATTies | 7 |
| ConfTitles | PFL: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| DivTitles | PFL North: 2003, 2005 |
| Rivalries | Cal Poly |
| AllAmericans | 41 |
| PagFreeLabel | Rivals |
The San Diego Toreros football team is the college football program that represents the University of San Diego (USD). The Toreros compete in NCAA Division I (FCS) as a member of the Pioneer Football League (PFL). The team plays its home games at Torero Stadium.
San Diego's first football team was fielded in 1956. The Toreros have won the PFL championship 12 times.
History
Classifications
- 1973–1992: NCAA Division III
- 1993–present: NCAA Division I-AA/FCS
Conference memberships
- 1956–1972: Independent
- 1973–1992: NCAA Division III independent
- 1993–present: Pioneer Football League In the early 1990s, the NCAA passed new legislation which required athletic departments to now play all of their respective sports at the same divisional level. Briefly discussed as a potential answer to the legislation, the concept of Division I-AAA was considered in response, including USD as one of only six schools eligible for the classification along the West Coast (along with Santa Clara, CSUN, Sacramento State, Saint Mary's and UCSB).
However, in January 1992, the proposal to create a football-playing Division I-AAA was twice voted down at an NCAA convention; then in February 1992, Toreros athletic director Tom Iannacone announced USD football would elevate to I-AA status beginning in the fall of 1993, by way of joining the PFL.
Rivalries
Cal Poly
San Diego Toreros and Cal Poly have a regional rivalry, both schools are in-state FCS opponents but not in the same conferences.
Notable former players
Notable alumni include:
- Jamal Agnew
- Eric Bakhtiari
- Ross Dwelley
- Michael Gasperson
- Evan Hlavacek
- Josh Johnson
- Matt Maslowski
- John Matthews
- Jordan Paopao
- Vern Valdez
- Brendan P. Murphy
- Ken Zampese
- Dave Dunn
- Michael Bandy
Year-by-year results
| Year | Wins | Loss | Ties | Win % | Coach | Conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 2 | 3 | 0 | .400 | Gil Kuhn | Independent |
| 1957 | 6 | 3 | 0 | .667 | Bob McCutcheon | |
| 1958 | 8 | 2 | 0 | .800 | ||
| 1959 | 1 | 5 | 0 | .167 | Paul Platz | |
| 1960 | 4 | 5 | 1 | .450 | Mike Pecarovich | |
| 1961 | 2 | 8 | 0 | .200 | ||
| 1969 | 5 | 2 | 0 | .714 | Jim Gray | |
| 1970 | 2 | 6 | 0 | .250 | ||
| 1971 | 3 | 5 | 0 | .375 | ||
| 1972 | 6 | 3 | 1 | .650 | Andy Vinci | |
| 1973 | 9 | 2 | 1 | .792 | Independent (NCAA Division III) | |
| 1974 | 3 | 8 | 0 | .273 | Dick Logan | |
| 1975 | 2 | 7 | 0 | .222 | ||
| 1976 | 1 | 7 | 1 | .167 | Bill Williams | |
| 1977 | 3 | 7 | 0 | .300 | ||
| 1978 | 7 | 3 | 0 | .700 | ||
| 1979 | 5 | 6 | 0 | .455 | ||
| 1980 | 6 | 5 | 0 | .545 | ||
| 1981 | 9 | 1 | 0 | .900 | ||
| 1982 | 4 | 6 | 0 | .400 | ||
| 1983 | 5 | 5 | 0 | .500 | Brian Fogarty | |
| 1984 | 1 | 8 | 1 | .150 | ||
| 1985 | 5 | 5 | 0 | .500 | ||
| 1986 | 4 | 6 | 0 | .400 | ||
| 1987 | 6 | 3 | 1 | .650 | ||
| 1988 | 5 | 4 | 0 | .556 | ||
| 1989 | 7 | 2 | 0 | .778 | ||
| 1990 | 7 | 2 | 0 | .778 | ||
| 1991 | 7 | 3 | 0 | .700 | ||
| 1992 | 7 | 2 | 1 | .750 | ||
| 1993 | 6 | 4 | 0 | .600 | Pioneer Football League (NCAA Division I FCS) | |
| 1994 | 6 | 4 | 0 | .600 | ||
| 1995 | 5 | 5 | 0 | .500 | ||
| 1996 | 4 | 6 | 0 | .400 | Kevin McGarry | |
| 1997 | 8 | 3 | 0 | .727 | ||
| 1998 | 2 | 8 | 0 | .200 | ||
| 1999 | 5 | 5 | 0 | .500 | ||
| 2000 | 4 | 6 | 0 | .400 | ||
| 2001 | 6 | 3 | 0 | .667 | ||
| 2002 | 5 | 5 | 0 | .500 | ||
| 2003 | 8 | 2 | 0 | .800 | ||
| 2004 | 7 | 4 | 0 | .636 | Jim Harbaugh | |
| 2005 | 11 | 1 | 0 | .917 | ||
| 2006 | 11 | 1 | 0 | .917 | ||
| 2007 | 9 | 2 | 0 | .818 | Ron Caragher | |
| 2008 | 9 | 2 | 0 | .818 | ||
| 2009 | 4 | 7 | 0 | .364 | ||
| 2010 | 5 | 6 | 0 | .455 | ||
| 2011 | 9 | 2 | 0 | .818 | ||
| 2012 | 8 | 3 | 0 | .727 | ||
| 2013 | 8 | 3 | 0 | .727 | Dale Lindsey | |
| 2014 | 9 | 3 | 0 | .750 | ||
| 2015 | 9 | 2 | 0 | .818 | ||
| 2016 | 10 | 2 | 0 | .833 | ||
| 2017 | 10 | 3 | 0 | .769 | ||
| 2018 | 9 | 3 | 0 | .750 | ||
| 2019 | 9 | 3 | 0 | .750 | ||
| 2020 | 4 | 2 | 0 | .667 | ||
| 2021 | 7 | 4 | 0 | .636 | ||
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | 0 | .500 | ||
| 2023 | 4 | 7 | 0 | .333 | Brandon Moore | |
| 2024 | 8 | 3 | 0 | .727 | ||
| 2025 | 8 | 4 | 0 | .667 | ||
| Totals | 354 | 242 | 6 | .593 |
Championships
Conference championships
| 2019 | 9–3 | 8–0 |
|---|
† Co-champions
Divisional championships
From 2001–2005, the Pioneer Football League was divided into North and South Divisions. As winners of the Pioneer Football League's North Division, San Diego has made one appearance in the Pioneer Football League Championship Game, in 2005. The Toreros also shared the Division title with Valparaiso in 2003, but the tie-breaker allowed the Crusaders to represent the division in the championship game.
| 2005 | Morehead State | W 47–40 |
|---|
Playoff appearances
NCAA Division I FCS
San Diego has made five appearances in the FCS playoffs. Their overall record is 2–5.
| Playoff record | 2–5 |
|---|
NCAA Division III
The Toreros made one appearances in the NCAA Division III football playoffs, with a combined record of 0-1.
| 1973 | Semifinals | Wittenberg | L, 14–21 |
|---|
Future non-conference opponents
Announced schedules as of November 4, 2025.
References
References
- Vigallon, Scott. (January 6, 1991). "Proposal Would Force Changes at SCU Football". The San Jose Mercury News.
- Lindgren, Jim. (February 26, 1992). "USD Football Moves Up to Division I-AA - Football: Toreros to be in newly formed Pioneer League with Midwest teams.". Los Angeles Times.
- (November 29, 2017). "USD Football: Should the Toreros Consider a Move to the Big Sky Conference?".
- (December 17, 2013). "University of San Diego Directory".
- "San Diego Toreros Football Future Schedules". FBSchedules.com.
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