
Cal Poly SLO Lands First Nationally Televised Home Game Against Idaho
Cal Poly’s football program will debut on national TV as it hosts Idaho, unveiling the John Madden Center and offering fans free merchandise and tuition raffles.
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Cal Poly’s football program will debut on national TV as it hosts Idaho, unveiling the John Madden Center and offering fans free merchandise and tuition raffles.

The university announced the hiring of veteran coach Rod Sherman and the debut of a Division I women's flag football team set for spring 2027, marking a historic step for gender equity in collegiate athletics.

Former Cal Poly swimmers gathered to unveil plaques honoring All-American athletes, marking a poignant moment amid the program's discontinuation and a broader debate over campus resource allocation.

On June 6, 2024, Cal Poly celebrated the opening of the John Madden Football Center, a $45 million facility that honors the late coach‑broadcaster while providing state‑of‑the‑art resources for student‑athletes.

The new complex, named for the iconic John Madden, opens after a decade of planning and promises to elevate Cal Poly's athletic profile.

The Mustangs' season opener will be broadcast live on ESPN, marking the first game at the newly opened John Madden Football Center and featuring tributes to the legendary coach.