AHSFHS.org


Search Site








Fresno State Football Team History


Fresno State Bulldogs
California State University at Fresno
 Fresno, CA
Founded: 1911
Stadium: Bulldog Stadium
Capacity: 41,031
Colors: Cardinal Red & Blue
Coach: Alvin Pierson
Conference: California Collegiate Athletic-

Team Home Summary  Coaches Games by Year Opponents Rankings Bowls Conference


Select Year:    
1921  <-- 1948 <- 1949 -> 1950 --> 2024
1949 Season Highlights
 Alvin Pierson enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Fresno State.
 
1949 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Sat., Sep. 24  vs. Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo  20   7   W       
 Sat., Oct. 1  @ Santa Clara  0   53   L       
 Sat., Oct. 8  vs. Loyola Marymount  13   52   L       
 Fri., Oct. 14  @ California-Santa Barbara  7   14   L       
 Sat., Oct. 22  vs. Nevada  13   34   L       
 Sat., Oct. 29  vs. Alameda NAS (CA)  55   30   W       
 Sat., Nov. 5  vs. San Diego State  7   18   L       
 Fri., Nov. 11  vs. Pepperdine  20   7   W       
 Fri., Nov. 18  @ Pacific  0   45   L       
 Thu., Nov. 24  vs. San Jose State  7   43   L       
 Fri., Dec. 2  @ Hawaii  14   41   L       
 
1949 Season Totals
  Record3-8
  Points Scored156
  Scoring Average14.2
  Points Allowed344
  Defense Average31.3
  Opponents Record26-15
  Conference Record0-0
  Home Record3-4
  Away Record0-4
1949 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
  was not ranked.
  
1949 California Collegiate Athletic- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Hawaii 6-3362210   Tom Kaulukukui
San Diego State 6-3195200   Bill Schutte
Fresno State 3-8156344   Alvin Pierson

1949 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

1949 All California Collegiate Athletic Conference Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 


Some records may be incomplete.


Great Moments in College Football History

The forward pass first appeared in college football in 1906. It was introduced in an attempt to increase scoring and reduce injuries.