1972 Cal State Los Angeles Diablos football team

The 1972 Cal State Los Angeles Diablos football team represented California State University, Los Angeles as a member of the Pacific Coast Athletic Association (PCAA) during the 1972 NCAA University Division football season. The two games played against PCAA teams did not count in the conference standings. Led by second-year head coach Foster Andersen, Cal State Los Angeles compiled an overall record of 3–7. The team was outscored 257 to 155 for the season. The Diablos played home games at the Campus Stadium in Los Angeles.

1972 Cal State Los Angeles Diablos football
ConferencePacific Coast Athletic Association
Record3–7 (0–0 PCAA)
Head coach
Home stadiumCampus Stadium
Seasons
← 1971
1973 →
1972 Pacific Coast Athletic Association football standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
No. 20 San Diego State $ 4 0 0 10 1 0
Pacific (CA) 3 1 0 8 3 0
Fresno State 1 3 0 6 4 1
Long Beach State 1 3 0 5 6 0
San Jose State 1 3 0 4 7 0
  • $ – Conference champion
Rankings from Coaches Poll

Schedule

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DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 23at UNLV*L 0–316,245[1]
September 30Cal Poly Pomona*
W 31–203,500[2]
October 7San Diego*
  • Campus Stadium
  • Los Angeles, CA
W 29–163,500[3]
October 14Azusa Pacific*
  • Campus Stadium, CA
  • Los Angeles, CA
W 21–103,000[4]
October 21at Fresno State*L 0–318,104[5]
October 28United States International*
  • Campus Stadium
  • Los Angeles, CA
L 20–211,200[6]
November 4at Pacific (CA)*L 21–365,218[7]
November 11at Cal Lutheran*
L 12–272,500[8]
November 18at Cal State Northridge*L 7–352,500[9]
November 24at Cal State Fullerton*L 14–302,444–3,200[10][11]
  • *Non-conference game

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References

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  1. ^ "Baca's 101-Yard Kickoff Return Aids Cal State (Fullerton), 35-25". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. September 24, 1972. p. D-16. Retrieved February 13, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. 
  2. ^ "Kent State Blanked by San Diego, 14-0". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. October 1, 1972. p. D-16. Retrieved February 13, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. 
  3. ^ "Aztecs Defeat Spartans, 23-20". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. October 8, 1972. p. D-19. Retrieved February 8, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. 
  4. ^ "Diablos Rout Cougars for 3rd in Row, 21-10". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. October 15, 1972. p. D-18. Retrieved February 8, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. 
  5. ^ "Fresno State 2016 Media Guide" (PDF). Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  6. ^ "Bulldogs Bow to San Diego Rally, 21-14". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. October 29, 1972. p. D-19. Retrieved February 8, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. 
  7. ^ "UOP Scores 36-21 Win, 7 in a Row". Independent Press-Telegram. Long Beach, California. November 5, 1972. p. S-3. Retrieved February 8, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. 
  8. ^ "San Diego State Clinches Tie for Title With 20-7 Triumph". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. November 5, 1972. p. D-14. Retrieved February 8, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. 
  9. ^ "Northridge Rips L.A. State, 35-7". Independent Press-Telegram. Long Beach, California. November 19, 1972. p. S-2. Retrieved February 8, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. 
  10. ^ "Titans Thump Diablos, 30-14". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. November 25, 1972. p. III-6. Retrieved February 8, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. 
  11. ^ "Final 1972 Cumulative Football Statistics Report". National Collegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  12. ^ "Final 1972 Cumulative Football Statistics Report". National Collegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved May 23, 2022.