First season 1956 Seating capacity 6,000 Location San Diego, California Founded 1956 | Athletic director Ky Snyder Field surface Grass NCAA division Division I Division Division I (NCAA) Rival Drake Bulldogs football | |
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The San Diego Toreros football program is the intercollegiate American football team for the University of San Diego located in the U.S. state of California. The team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and are members of the Pioneer Football League. San Diego's first football team was fielded in 1956. The team plays its home games at the 6,000 seat Torero Stadium in San Diego, California. The Toreros are coached by Dale Lindsey.
Contents
- Classifications
- Conference memberships
- Notable former players
- Divisional championships
- Playoff appearances
- References
Classifications
Conference memberships
Notable former players
Notable alumni include:
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.
Playoff appearances
San Diego has made two appearances in the FCS playoffs. Their overall record is 1–2.
