San Diego Toreros football
American college football team
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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.
3rd season, 20–14 (.588)
| San Diego Toreros football | |||
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| First season | 1956 | ||
| Athletic director | Bill McGillis | ||
| Head coach | Brandon Moore 3rd season, 20–14 (.588) | ||
| Location | San Diego, California | ||
| Stadium | Torero Stadium (capacity: 6,000) | ||
| NCAA division | Division I FCS | ||
| Conference | Pioneer Football League | ||
| Colors | Navy, white, and Toreros blue[1] | ||
| All-time record | 354–242–7 (.593) | ||
| Conference championships | |||
| PFL: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 | |||
| Division championships | |||
| PFL North: 2003, 2005 | |||
| Consensus All-Americans | 41 | ||
| Rivalries | Cal Poly | ||
| Website | USDToreros.com | ||
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).[2]
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.[3]
Rivalries
Notable former players
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
| Year | Conference | Coach | Overall record | Conference record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Pioneer Football League | Jim Harbaugh | 11–1 | 4–0 |
| 2006 | 11–1 | 7–0 | ||
| 2007† | Ron Caragher | 9–2 | 6–1 | |
| 2011† | 9–2 | 7–1 | ||
| 2012† | 8–3 | 7–1 | ||
| 2014† | Dale Lindsey | 9–3 | 7–1 | |
| 2015† | 9–2 | 7–1 | ||
| 2016 | 10–2 | 8–0 | ||
| 2017 | 10–3 | 8–0 | ||
| 2018 | 9–3 | 8–0 | ||
| 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.
| Year | Division Championship | Opponent | CG result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003† | PFL North | N/A lost tiebreaker to Valparaiso | |
| 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.
NCAA Division III
The Toreros made one appearances in the NCAA Division III football playoffs, with a combined record of 0-1.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Semifinals | Wittenberg | L, 14–21 |
Future non-conference opponents
Announced schedules as of June 29, 2026.[6]
| 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
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| UC Davis | at Southern Utah | Idaho State | at Idaho State | |
| at Idaho State | at Sacramento State | at UC Davis | ||
| at Cal Poly | ||||
