2010 Spring Prospectus

Matt Shotwell Senior Linebacker 2020 Cal Poly Spring Football Prospectus

2020 Spring Camp April 2-May 2, 2020 Doerr Family Field (Canceled)

Duy Tran-Sampson Kitu Junior Running Back Cal Poly Football

GeneRAL InFoRMATIon2020 Spring Prospectus Name of School: Cal Poly City / Zip: San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0388 Founded: 1901 Enrollment: 21,242 (Fall 2019) Date 2020 opponent SCHeDULe Time Nickname: Mustangs Colors: Forest Green & Gold Sept. 5 at ULM ...... TBA Stadium: Alex G. Spanos Stadium (built in 1935) Sept. 12 at Cal ...... TBA Capacity: 11,075 Surface / Lights: Natural grass with lights Sept. 19 U. SAn DIeGo ...... 2:05 p.m. Affiliation: NCAA Football Championship Subdivision Sept. 26 *at Montana ...... TBA Conference: Big Sky Conference (Eighth Season) oct. 3 *WeBeR STATe ...... 5:05 p.m. President: Dr. Jeffrey D. Armstrong Alma Mater, Yr: Murray State ‘81 Oct. 10 *at Montana State ...... TBA Athletics Director: Donald J. Oberhelman Oct. 17 Bye Alma Mater, Yr: Kansas State ‘93 Deputy Director of Athletics: Dr. Nick Pettit oct. 24 *+UC DAVIS ...... 5:05 p.m. Senior Woman Administrator: Keri Mendoza Oct. 31 *at Portland State ...... TBA Athletic Department Phone: (805) 756-2924 Nov. 7 *at Sacramento State ...... TBA nov. 14 *ÎDAHo STATe ...... 5:05 p.m. HISToRY First year of Football: 1915 (Four-year school in 1941) nov. 21 *noRTHeRn ARIZonA ...... 5:05 p.m. All-time Bowl/Playoff Record: 5-7 (1-4 in Division I FCS, 4-3 in Division II) Years in Post-Season: 7 (four in Division I FCS -- 2005, 2008, 2012, 2016) *Big Sky Game +Battle for the Golden Horseshoe All-Time Record (101 Seasons): 512-422-20 (54.7 percent) All-Time Record since 1941 (Four-Year School): 423-340-9 (55.4 percent) &Mustang Family Weekend Âlumni Weekend (HC) All-Time Division I FCS Record (1994-2019): 151-141 (51.7 percent) All Times Pacific Last Playoff Appearance: Division I FCS -- 2016 (lost to U. San Diego 35-21) Division II -- 1990 (lost to No. Dakota State, 47-0) 2019 ReSULTS ATHLeTICS CoMMUnICATIonS (5-6 overall, 3-3 Home, 2-3 Away, 4-4 Big Sky) Director of Athletics Communications: Eric Burdick Football Contact: Eric Burdick Date opponent Result Office Phone: (805) 756-6550 Office FAX: (805) 756-7255 Aug. 31 U. SAn DIeGo ...... 52-34 W Cell Phone: (805) 550-3427 Sept. 7 at Weber State (KJZZ) ...... 24-41 L Press Box: (805) 756-6739 E-mail Address: [email protected] Sept. 14 at Oregon State (Pac-12 Oregon) ...... 7-45 L Web Site: www.GoPoly.com Sept. 21 Bye Athletics Communications Assistants: Chris Giovannetti, Donovan Aird Media Relations Overnight & Mailing Address: Sept. 28 *at Southern Utah ...... 24-21 W Cal Poly Athletic Media Relations oct. 5 *MonTAnA STATe (SWX) (oT) ...... 28-34 L Mott Gym, Room 201 Oct. 12 *+at UC Davis (Eleven Sports) ...... 24-48 L 1 Grand Avenue San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0388 oct. 19 *noRTH DAKoTA ...... 26-30 L oct. 26 *&SACRAMenTo STATe ...... 14-38 L MISCeLLAneoUS InFoRMATIon Nov. 2 *at Idaho ...... 9-21 L Business Coordinator: Makenzie Zinger Office Phone: (805) 756-5794 Nov. 9 Bye Advancement: Chris Baker nov. 16 *êASTeRn WASHInGTon ...... 41-42 L Office Phone: (805) 756-7188 Head Athletic Trainer: Kristal Slover Nov. 23 *at Northern Colorado ...... 28-21 W Office Phone: (805) 756-6065 &Mustang Family Weekend. Âlumni Weekend (Homecoming) Assistant Athletic Trainers: Prince Williams, Neal Mc Ivor, Chris Ritter +Battle for the Golden Horseshoe *Big Sky game Equipment Manager: Rich Hodgkinson Office Phone: (805) 756-1188 Strength and Conditioning: Sara MacKenzie CAL PoLY TeAM InFoRMATIon Office Phone: (805) 756-5288 2019 Record: 3-8 overall 2019 Conference: Big Sky (2-6, Tie-Ninth Place) FooTBALL InFoRMATIon Head Coach: Beau Baldwin, First Year (Central Washington ‘96) Basic Offense: Multiple Formations Record at Cal Poly: 0-0 (00.0 percent) (First Year) Basic Defense: 3-4 Overall Record: 95-35 (73.1 percent) (Ten Years) Office Phone: Please Call SID Lettermen Returning Best Time to Call: Mornings -- 10-11 a.m. 53 total (24 offense / 22 defense / 7 specialists) Lettermen Lost Assistant Coaches: 24 total (9 offense / 13 defense / 2 specialists) Offensive Coor. (WR) — Nick Edwards, First (Eastern Washington ‘13) Starters Returning (Five or More Games) Quarterbacks — Erik Meyer, First (Eastern Washington ‘14) 17 total (10 offense / 7 defense) RBs/Recruiting Coor. — James Montgomery, First (Washington State ‘11) Starters Lost (Five or More Games) Running Game Coor./OL — Paul Wulff, First (Washington State ‘90) 12 total (4 offense / 8 defense) Tight Ends/ Co-Special Teams Coor. — Casey Petree, First (Texas ‘09) Specialists Returning Defensive Coor./Linebackers — J.C. Sherritt, First (Eastern Washington ‘11) Defensive Running Game Coor./DL — Will Plemons, First (Cal Lutheran ‘97) 7 - J’uan Campbell (KR), Ryan McNab (KR/H), Xavier Moore (KR), Bradley Defensive Assistant — Josh Letuligasenoa, Second (Cal Poly ‘18) Mickey (PR), Sawyer Sobelman (LS), Colton Theaker (PK), Mitch Souza (P) Defensive Passing Game Coor./DBs — Cody Von Appen, First (Western Oregon ‘14) Specialists Lost Cornerbacks — Jeff Anderson, First (Texas Southern ‘14) 2 - J.J. Koski (KR/PR), Tyler Whisenhunt (SS) Offensive Quality Control — Harry Whitson, Second (Cal Poly ‘19) Defensive Quality Control — TBA Redshirts/Injured Returning: 25; Grayshirts: 0; Walk-Ons: 3; Transfers: 5; Director of Football Operations — Hannah Cesario, 2nd (Oregon State ‘19) Squad Members: 12; Newcomers: 30 Cal Poly Football PlayerReturning Starters Ht. (Five Wt. or ClassMore Pos. Starts) 2019 Statistics Quentin Harrison 6-2 195 Sr. WR 17 catches, 362 yards, 5 TDs in 11 games (6-130-3 in 2018) Xavier Moore 6-1 190 So. WR 11 games (six starts) at RB, 17-105-0 rushing, 3-39-1 receiving Wade Willet 6-5 290 Jr. OL Only returning OL with 11 starts in 2019 (Left Guard) De’Jon Stuckey 6-3 300 Jr. OL Eight starts at Right Tackle Nicolo DiFronzo 6-2 275 Jr. OL Played in all 11 games (five starts) at Right Guard Jalen Hamler 6-1 195 So. QB 10 starts, 522 yards, 9 TDs rushing, 62-108-5, 1,167 yards, 12 TDs passing Duy Tran-Sampson 6-1 215 Jr. RB 11 starts, 235 carries, 1,037 yards, 8 TDs rushing in 11 starts, All-Big Sky 2nd team Lepi Lataimua 5-9 193 Sr. RB 33 carries, 274 yards, 1 TD in 10 games (seven starts) Drew Hernandez 5-9 186 Sr. RB 57 carries, 399 yards, 1 TD in 10 games (60-453-0 in 2018) Myles Cecil 6-3 268 Jr. DL Started all 11 games, 35 tackles (17 solo), 1.5 sacks, Al-Big Sky HM (39 tackles in 2018) Richard Watkins 6-0 315 Sr. DL 10 games (seven starts), six tackles Ryan Boehm 6-4 250 Sr. DL 11 starts at end, 32 tackles (16 solo), 1 breakup, 1 hurry, 1 fumble recovery Matt Shotwell 6-0 225 Jr. LB No. 1 on team with 89 tackles (7.5 TFL), two INT, All-Big Sky 3rd team (90 tackles, 5.5 TFL in 2018) Joey Ruiz 6-1 228 Jr. LB 39 tackles (23 solo) in 11 games (six starts), 5.0 TFL, 1 pass breakup Aaron Cooper 6-2 208 Jr. LB 67 tackles (37 solo), 6.0 TFL, seven pass breakups in 11 starts Colton Theaker 6-3 180 So. K 34-34 PAT, 7-13 FG (long of 52), 59.9 average on 54 kickoffs with 22 touchbacks Mitch Souza 6-3 185 Jr. P 42.4 average on 54 punts, long of 58, 11 fair catches, 12 inside 20, nine of 50+ yards

PlayerStarters Lost (Five Ht. or Wt.More Pos.Starts) 2019 Statistics J.J. Koski 6-1 195 WR 121 catches, 2,311 yards, 18 TDs in Mustang career, All-Big Sky first team, NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Paul Trujillo-Langdon 6-1 295 OL 11 starts at center, played in 11 games (nine starts) at RG in 2018 Tyler Whisenhunt 6-4 265 OL Started final eight games at LT, All-Big Sky 2nd team in 2018 and 2019 (started all 11 games at LT in 2018) David Chellsen 6-5 285 OL Started first six games at RG before season-ending injury Nik Navarro 6-1 238 LB 32 tackles (21 solo) in eight games (seven starts) at MLB (83 tackles, 66 solo, 12.0 TFL (5.0 sacks) in 2018 Matt Wright 6-2 230 LB Played in 11 games (six starts), 12 tackles (one more year of eligibility but graduated) Kitu Humphrey 5-10 195 DB 73 tackles (46 solo), 5 pass breakups, All-Big Sky HM (234 tackles, 4 INT, 31 breakups in career) Sharky Reza 6-0 185 DB 29 tackles (20 solo), 4 pass breakups (85 tackles, 15 pass breakups in career) Carter Nichols 6-0 190 DB 51 tackles (33 solo), 3.0 TFL, 5 breakups, All-Big Sky HM (81 tackles, 3 INT, 15 breakups in career) Kameron Dennis 6-0 192 DB Played in 11 games (six starts), 26 tackles (21 solo), 3 pass breakups Kevin Howell 5-10 185 DB Played in 10 games (eight starts), 44 tackles (35 solo), three INT, seven pass breakups

Playerother Top Returnees Ht. (PlayedWt. Class in SixPos. or 2019 More Statistics Games) Michael Roth 6-4 210 Jr. WR Played in all 11 games, primarily on special teams Chuby Dunu 5-11 188 Sr. RB 7 carries, 38 yards in five games; 58-215-2 rushing, 1-8-0 receiving in 2017 CJ Cole 6-0 200 Jr. RB 15 carries, 86 yards, 0 TD in 10 games Ryan Rivera 6-3 240 So. RB Played in first six games before season-ending injury, no rushes or catches Will Semone 5-9 200 Jr. RB 1 carry, 12 yards, 0 TDs in 11 games Nick White 6-6 225 Sr. TE Played in all 11 games, no catches Junior Gaitan 6-4 275 Jr. OL Played in eight games as backup at LT Vatulele Finau 6-2 270 So. OL Played in six games with five starts at left tackle Sawyer Sobelman 6-3 260 Sr. OL/LS Played in all 11 games as long snapper on special teams Pono Faaagi 6-1 285 Jr. DL Played in seven games as backup nose tackle (7 tackles); Seven starts in 2018 (11 tackles, two hurries) Kain Su’a 6-1 300 Jr. DL Played in seven games (no starts) as backup nose tackle, no tackles Chris Flood 6-3 250 Sr. DL Played in all 11 games as backup defensive end, six tackles (one sack) Fenton Will 6-0 225 Jr. LB Played in 11 games (3 starts) at Mike, 38 tackles, one pass breakup; Seven tackles in eight games in 2018) Corey Thomas 6-0 210 So. LB Played in all 11 games as backup at Will, five tackles (four solo) Lance Vecchio 6-2 220 Sr. LB Played in all 11 games as backup at Will, eight tackles (seven solo) Timothy Miller 6-0 220 So. LB Played in nine games as backup at Mike, one tackle Laipeli Palu 6-0 222 Sr. LB Played in six games (one start) at Mike, 14 tackles (six solo), one TFL Bradley Mickey 5-11 185 Sr. DB Played in all 11 games as backup safety, 21 tackles (9 solo), one INT, 3 breakups; also holder; 10 tackles in 2018 Brandon Davis 6-0 190 Jr. DB Played in all 11 games, five tackles (four solo), one fumble recovery for TD Freddie Gaines 6-1 195 Sr. DB Played in all 11 games, primarily on special teams; named to Big Sky Community Service Team

PlayerTop Returning Redshirts Ht. Wt. Pos. Class 2019 Statistics Dominic Stellini-Splan 6-1 285 OL Jr. Transfer from CC San Francisco (two seasons at center) Dawson Hurst 6-0 195 DB RFr. 2019 Del Oro High School graduate Shakobe Harper 5-7 185 RB RFr. 2019 Mater Dei High School graduate Sam Stewart Jr. 5-10 220 RB RFr. 2019 Liberty (Bakersfield) High School graduate Caden McCloughan 6-1 190 DB Jr. Transfer from Foothill College Garrett Weichman 6-4 325 OL Jr. Transfer from Orange Coast College Payson Campisano 6-4 265 OL RFr. 2019 Torrey Pines High School graduate Mitch Anderson 6-0 187 wR RFr. 2019 graduate of La Habra High School Mike Mercep 6-2 205 LB RFr. 2019 graduate of Lake Oswego High School

PlayerInjured Ht. Wt. Pos. Class 2019 Statistics Apefai Taifane 6-3 300 Sr. OL Missed entire 2019 season due to injury; Played in 10 games (seven starts) at LG in 2018 Jojo Falo 6-2 280 So. DL Injured on first play from scrimmage in 2019 season; 10 games (five starts) at DT in 2018, 15 tackles (six solo) Juanie Campbell 5-7 170 Sr. WR Played in final four games to preserve redshirt; 36-195-2 rushing, 3-30-0 receiving, 17.3 KOR avg. in 2018 Ryan McNab 5-10 165 Sr. WR/H Played in first two games prior to season-ending injury, 4 catches, 19.2 KOR avg. in career

PlayerTransfers Ht. Wt. Pos. Class 2019 Statistics Jamarri Jackson 5-9 180 DB Jr. Played at College of San Mateo in 2017 and at Northern Arizona in 2018 Eli Otero 6-4 295 OL So. Played one season at American River College in 2019 Trevor Owens 6-1 200 DB Jr. Played two seasons at Butte College in 2018 and 2019 Hunter Raquet 6-4 205 QB Jr. Played two seasons at Monterey Peninsula in 2017 and 2019; redshirt at Fresno State in 2018 Julian Reed 6-2 175 DB So. Played one season at American River College in 2019 Cal Poly Football 2020 Season Preview he offseason has been anything but normal for the Cal Poly football Wade Willet returns after program. starting all 11 games at left guard a year ago. It started when 11-year head coach Tim Walsh retired on Nov. 25, two days after the TMustangs closed out the 2019 campaign with a come-from-behind 28-21 win at Northern Colorado.

Seventeen days later, Beau Baldwin, the highly successful head coach at Eastern Washington -- 2010 NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision national champion -- who served the last three seasons as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Cal, returned to the head coaching ranks, this time with the Mustangs.

After helping the Bears to a Redbox Bowl victory over Illinois on Dec. 30 inside Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Baldwin spent the first month of the new year attending the American Football Coaches Association Convention in Nashville, assembling a coaching staff and recruiting prospective student-athletes. The remaining seven schools, including Cal For now, the players are performing move- Poly, never snapped the ball and won't be ment drills, weight room work, joining what By the time February rolled in, it was time to able to this spring. (Assistant Strength and Conditioning) Coach meet the coaches to develop a philosophy, Jordan Davis was already doing, station both offensively and defensively, and meet "We'll just have to be strategic with what drills bags ropes and different drills, allow- with the players individually to map their we're doing," said Baldwin. "Just like when ing us to see where the players are athletical- schedules and get to know them a bit closer. we can go to a concert again, it's so far out of ly, where they were shape wise. "And we ran our control. It's definitely not an advantage them in different sprints to just get a true feel In late February and early March, it was time not to be able to get it in, but at the same time for where we are as a team at this moment," for Baldwin to take a tour of California for everyone is struggling through things right said Baldwin. meet and greets with Cal Poly alumni, boost- now. ers, supporters and other people connected When the 2020 campaign begins with games with the Mustangs. "Sometimes more important than spring ball Sept. 5 and 12 at Football Bowl Subdivision is what you do from a weight training stand- schools Louisiana-Monroe (ULM) and Cal, On March 12, everything came to a halt. point, a lifting standpoint and everything Mustang fans will see plenty of changes. from the culmination of spring ball all the With the COVID-19 virus spreading around way through to August camp," Baldwin "They're going to see an exciting offense," the world, the Big Sky Conference suspend- added. "We're all in the same boat. It's tough. Baldwin promises. "Our goal will be to be ed spring football. On March 23, spring foot- It's just a matter of handling whatever you extremely balanced so that we have a chance ball was canceled. can do and control without getting too to keep the defense guessing and not know- stressed and worrying about the things you ing exactly what we're going to do. "We were hoping to be able to get back on can't control. the field, but it's out of your control," "We're going to have an offense in which we Baldwin said of the decisions. "We'll be meeting with the players more, can stretch the field both vertically and hori- position by position, and just keeping in zontally. We'll be multiple enough to take Of the 13 Big Sky schools, only UC Davis touch with the guys and making sure they get advantage of whatever our strengths are, too. was able to complete its Spring Camp (actu- this workout in and that workout in. We'll There's enough stuff in our package and play- ally Winter Camp since it ended March 6). just be staying in touch, making sure they're book that will give us a chance to take advan- Portland State completed 14 of its 15 practice doing well and finding ways to still stay tage of what our strengths are on our roster." sessions, canceling just the Spring Game, active and do everything they can to get pre- while Montana, Southern Utah, Northern pared for the online classes and make sure The base 3-4 defense remains on the table, Colorado and Weber State completed they're locked in when they get going on "with the ability to get in and out of things," between two and six practices. April 6." Baldwin added. Cal Poly FootballDuy Tran-Sampson left a lot of defensive players in his wake as a sophomore fullback a year ago, rushing for 1,037 yards and eight touchdowns.

If and/or when Fall Camp opens in late July, Baldwin and his coach- point out that, even though starter Jalen Hamler returns for his sopho- ing staff will be focusing on the fundamentals. more season, the quarterback position as well as every other position, both offensively and defensively, is up for grabs. "We'll be developing the fundamentals of what will fit what we will do on the field," said Baldwin. "It will be less scheme in the first cou- "At the end of the day, not just the quarterback position, but every- ple days and more truly fundamental, such as what we believe the where, the players understand that the positions are wide open and proper O-Line stance will look like, what we believe the proper wide no one has proved anything within our offense or defense," Baldwin receiver stance is going to look like, where we want our eyes at line- said with emphasis. backer -- just really the fundamental stuff and then working on fundamental movement and progress more and more on some scheme "It's going to be wide open," Baldwin added about the group of signal things as we go. callers. "Jalen did some really good things and I am excited "We need to develop better pass about what he can bring back. I protection and we will be imple- 2020 CAL PoLY SCHeDULe know it was in a different offense, menting a new system and termi- Sept. 12 at Cal ...... TBA but I am excited about what he nology, both offensively and Sept. 5 at ULM ...... TBA can bring to the table." defensively," Baldwin added. "It Sept. 19 U. SAn DIeGo ...... 2:05 p.m. will be like building a foundation, Sept. 26 *at Montana ...... TBA As a redshirt freshman, Hamler building a house that way, the oct. 3 *WeBeR STATe ...... 5:05 p.m. completed 57 percent of his pass- proper fundamentals, the little Oct. 10 *at Montana State ...... TBA es (62 of 108) for 1,156 yards and things from a technique stand- Oct. 17 Bye a dozen touchdowns. He was point. You can't build that thing oct. 24 *+UC DAVIS ...... 5:05 p.m. intercepted just five times. from the ground up. You have to Oct. 31 *at Portland State ...... TBA Hamler also called his number lay down the foundation." Nov. 7 *at Sacramento State ...... TBA 194 times in the Triple Option, nov. 14 *^IDAHo STATe ...... 5:05 p.m. rushing for 522 yards and another Along with the approximately 80 nov. 21 *noRTHeRn ARIZonA ...... 5:05 p.m. nine scores. or so returnees will be 28 newcomers who signed a National *Big Sky Game +Battle for the Golden Horseshoe Junior Kyle Reid also returns. He &Mustang Family Weekend ^Alumni Weekend (HC) Letter of Intent back in December All Times Pacific stepped in for Hamler in the sec- and February along with a small ond quarter of the season finale at number of walk-ons. Will any of Northern Colorado and rushed for the first-year Mustangs touch the football in a game this fall? 143 yards and one touchdown while completing four of nine passes for 45 yards as Cal Poly bounced back from a pair of 14-point deficits "That's hard to say," said Baldwin. "Anyone with size and a little for the seven-point win. more length might have a chance. Whether it be guys on offense or defense, guys who can provide a little more length have a chance to Also in camp this fall will be junior Conor Bruce, redshirt freshman fill some gaps. It's a guessing game right now. Coaches are pretty Cole Powers and two newcomers -- junior Hunter Raquet from non-committal because you really don't know. The guys have to come Monterey Peninsula College and freshmen Jackson Pavitt from in and earn it." Cardinal Newman High School in Santa Rosa, Calif., and Kahliq Paulette from Veterans Memorial High School in San Antonio, Texas. Discussion prior to every season always includes the personnel at quarterback. It will be no different this fall, but Baldwin is quick to "It's going to be wide open," Baldwin reiterated. "I can't tell you Cal Poly Football 2020 Season Preview much because I just have not gotten the feel yet." Bradley Mickey made 21 tackles and broke up three passes as a junior a A look at the other positions, starting with year ago. A holder on special teams the offense, which likely will use a formation as well, Mickey intercepted a pass in of three wide receivers, one running back the season opener against San Diego. and a tight end for most plays:

Running Backs

No longer using the term "slot back," the running back position is led by Duy Tran- Sampson, Cal Poly's 23rd 1,000-yard rusher with 1,037 yards and eight touchdowns as a sophomore fullback a year ago. Tran- Sampson produced four 100-yard games and scored a pair of touchdowns in three contests.

Drew Hernandez, who rushed for 399 yards and one touchdown as a junior in 2019, and Lepi Lataimua, who gained 274 yards and scored once, also as a junior, return as well.

Other running backs on the roster include junior Will Semone, sophomore Mark Biggins and redshirt freshmen Shakobe Harper, Sam Stewart and Dorien Mars. Campbell missed most of the 2019 season due to injury, playing in the final four games Fullbacks to preserve his redshirt option. As a junior in 2018, he caught three passes and rushed for Just in case a fullback is needed, Tran- 195 yards and two touchdowns. McNab, also Sampson, Stewart and Semone will fill that a holder on special teams, missed most of the spot. Semone gained 12 yards on one carry at 2019 campaign as well due to injury. Idaho a year ago. Tight Ends Wide Receivers Cal Poly rarely used a tight end since adopt- With J.J. Koski, Cal Poly's leading receiver ing the Triple Option offense in 2007. In fact, the past three seasons, gone, pass catching Nick White was the lone tight end listed on duties will fall into the hands of senior the 2018 and 2019 rosters, utilized primarily Quentin Harrison at the left wide receiver just for short-yardage situations. position, sophomore Xavier Moore at the right spot and junior Eli Shelton at the "F" White returns for his final season in a position, though there are several capable Mustang uniform and will be challenged by backups as well. junior Michael Roth and sophomore Ryan Rivera. Harrison caught 17 passes, five for touchdowns, in 2019 while Moore had three, Offensive Line including an eight-yard scoring grab against Oregon State, and Shelton one. Tyler Whisenhunt (eight starts at left tackle), Paul Trujillo-Langdon (11 starts at center) Also high on the spring depth chart are junior and David Chellsen (six starts at right guard) CJ Cole and sophomore Leonte Huerta- all have exhausted their eligibility, leaving Quentin Harrison is the top returning Moore at the left spot, seniors Juanie the coaching staff with 60 percent of the receiver as he grabbed 17 receptions Campbell and Ryan McNab at the "F" posi- positions along the offensive front to fill. for 362 yards and five touchdowns as tion and redshirt freshman Mitch Anderson a junior in 2019. on the right side. Junior Nicolo DiFronzo, who started the Cal Poly Football 2020 Season Preview final five games at right guard in place of the In 2018, his first injured Chellsen, returns along with left playing season guard Wade Willet, a junior who started all at Cal Poly, 11 games a year ago. Also returning are defensive end De'Jon Stuckey, who started eight of the 11 Myles Cecil games at right tackle, and Vatulele Finau, made 39 who made five starts at left tackle and right tackles, tackle. Both are sophomores. including 4.0 for lost yardage. He Apefai Taifane from American Samoa, who added 35 missed the 2019 season due to injury after tackles as a making seven starts at left guard as a junior sophomore in in 2018, also returns along with junior Drew 2019. Gilmore. Dominic Stellini-Splan, the transfer from City College of San Francisco who red- shirted last year, is on the 2020 spring depth chart at center.

Heading into spring camp, the depth chart Lincoln, Andrew Cokley and Mohab Wahdan five games). had Gaitan atop the left tackles, Willet at left along with sophomores J.T. Lyon, Daniel guard, Stuckey and Finau at center, DiFronzo Machado and Kyle Reis. Sophomore Eli At Sam, sophomore Aaron Cooper returns at right guard and junior Garrett Weichman, Otero, a transfer from American River after making all 11 starts in 2019 at an inside College, is in the mix at right tackle as well. (Will) linebacker position and recording 67 tackles (30 solo), including six for lost Defensive Line yardage, one sack and seven pass breakups.

This is one of the more experienced groups Also on the depth chart and challenging for the 2020 Mustangs as junior Myles Cecil Cooper is sophomore Corey Thomas, who at defensive tackle and senior Ryan Boehm at played all 11 games a year ago and made five defensive end both started all 11 games a tackles. year ago. Inside Linebackers The nose tackle spot was manned by senior Richard Watkins (seven starts), junior As is the case with the outside linebackers, Pouono Faaagi (one start) and senior Jojo one starter is gone but the other returns. Falo (one start), who suffered a season-ending injury on the first offensive play of the Matt Shotwell returns at Will for his final 2019 season and was granted a medical red- season at Cal Poly, seeking to build on his shirt. team-leading 89 total tackles of a year ago. Also on his stat sheet were 7.5 tackles for lost Challengers for the starting nods include yardage, two interceptions, a pair of pass senior Saia Fonogaloa and junior Kain Su'a breakups and one forced fumble. at nose tackle, senior Chris Flood at defensive tackle and senior Griffin Kemp and Shotwell faces challenges from senior junior Chase Windham at defensive end. Laipeli Palu, who played in six games with one start and made 14 tackles as a junior, and Outside Linebackers junior Aarmon Euwing, who played in four Matt Shotwell, Cal Poly’s leader with games to preserve his redshirt year. 90 tackles as a sophomore in 2018 Matt Wright, who had another year of eligi- and 89 stops last fall, moves from bility remaining after making 12 tackles in Mike linebacker Nik Navarro has graduated outside to inside linebacker this fall. six starts at Rush, has graduated, but senior after making 32 tackles in eight games last a transfer from Orange Coast College who Joey Ruiz (six starts, 39 tackles, five for lost fall, but sophomore Timothy Miller (nine utilized his redshirt a year ago, at right tack- yardage) returns to the renamed Buck posi- games, one tackle) and junior Fenton Will le. tion. (11 games, three starts, 38 tackles) return to battle for the starting nod. Both are St. The younger players ready to challenge the Also battling for the starting nod are senior Joseph (Santa Maria) High School graduates. veterans on the offensive line include red- Lance Vecchio (eight tackles in 11 games) shirt freshmen Payson Campisano, Charles and sophomore Dustin Grein (two tackles in Another candidate at Mike is freshman Cal Poly Football 2020 Season Preview Judaea Moon, who gained experience by fer from College of San Mateo and Northern playing in four games during his redshirt sea- Arizona. son last fall. Safeties Cornerbacks There is a little more experience among the The defensive secondary took a big hit as returning safeties than at cornerback. five players who combined for all 44 starts at the four positions -- cornerbacks Kevin The veterans include senior Freddie Gaines Howell, Kameron Dennis and Sharky Reza (11 games played) at boundary safety and along with safeties Carter Nichols and Kitu senior Bradley Mickey (21 tackles, one Humphrey -- have graduated. interception, three pass breakups in 11 games) and junior Brandon Davis (five tackles, one fumble recovery in 11 games) at field safety.

Bidding for playing time at boundary safety will be juniors Caden McCloughan, a transfer from Foothill College, and Matthew Stuppiello III, a transfer from Claremont- Mudd-Scripps. Both were redshirts a year ago.

At field safety, Mickey and Davis will be Drew Hernandez rushed for 453 yards, challenged by freshman Dawson Hurst, who averaging 7.6 yards per carry, as a played in three games during his redshirt sea- sophomore in 2018 and added 399 son a year ago, and junior Trevor Owens, a yards and one touchdown in 2019. transfer from Butte College. punt return in 2019 while Harrison averaged 19.5 yards and Moore 21.6 yards per kickoff Special Teams return.

The kicking corps appears to be intact, possi- Schedule bly for another couple seasons. Following the pair of FBS foes to open the Sophomore Colton Theaker made each of his 2020 season, Cal Poly faces five FCS 34 PAT kicks and connected on seven of 13 schools who qualified for the playoffs last field goals with a long of 52 yards versus UC fall, including San Diego in the home opener Davis. He also averaged 59.9 yards per kick- Sept. 19 and all four Big Sky schools who off with 22 touchbacks. reached the postseason.

Junior Mitch Souza averaged 42.4 yards on "We have been down this road before," said 54 punts in 2019 with 12 inside the 20-yard Baldwin. "I look at it as a great opportunity Aaron Cooper was third on the Mus- line, 11 fair catches and nine punts of 50 or for the guys. It will be a long road trip the tang defense with 67 tackles (37 solo) more yards. first trip of the year. When it's the first one, as an inside linebacker a year ago. it's not always as tough as in the middle of He moves to the outside this fall. Matthew Hoffman was a redshirt last year the year. You have all that time to prep for the and will back up both Theaker and Souza. first road trip." Senior Jaylen Morgan played in four games a year ago and sophomore D'Angelo Mickey and McNab are expected to handle The Mustangs host Weber State on Oct. 3 McKenzie three, but that's the extent of the holding duties while senior Sawyer and visit Sacramento state on Nov. 7, the two experience among the returning cornerbacks. Sobelman returns to serve as the Mustangs' schools who shared the Big Sky title in 2019. long snapper. Cal Poly also visits Montana on Sept. 26 and At boundary corner, McKenzie, Crump, Montana State on Oct. 10, the other two Big Morgan and sophomore Julian Reed, a trans- Those who will return punts and kickoffs Sky teams in the playoffs. fer from American River College, are the will be determined in the fall, but the leading candidates. The trio at field corner are senior candidates appear to be Mickey, Campbell "It will be a tremendous challenge, but it's an Ben Hakimi, redshirt freshman Isaiah and Moore for punts and Harrison and Moore opportunity," Baldwin added. "That's what I Jernagin and junior Jamarri Jackson, a trans- for kickoffs. Mickey averaged 6.2 yards per tell the team." Cal Poly Football

Offense 2020 Spring DepthDefense (Alphabetical) Chart Special Teams Left Wide Receiver Defensive Tackle Kickoffs/PATs/FGs 81 Quentin Harrison 6-2 195 Sr. 56 Myles Cecil 6-3 268 Jr. 90 Mitch Souza 6-3 185 Jr. 86 Leonte Huerta-Moore 6-5 183 So. 68 Jojo Falo 6-2 280 So. 88 Colton Theaker 6-3 180 So. 11 CJ Cole 6-0 200 Jr. 91 Chris Flood 6-3 250 Sr. 87 Matthew Hoffman 6-3 160 RFr.

F-Back (Wide Receiver) Nose Tackle Long Snapper 19 Ryan McNab 5-10 165 Jr. 97 Pouono Faaagi 6-1 285 Jr. 77 Sawyer Sobelman 6-3 260 Jr. 1 Juanie Campbell 5-7 170 Sr. 98 Saia Fonongaloa 6-3 271 Sr. 82 Eli Shelton 5-10 165 Jr. 93 Kain Su’a 6-1 300 Jr. Short Snapper 92 Richard Watkins 6-0 315 Sr. 77 Sawyer Sobelman 6-3 260 Sr. Left Tackle 67 Junior Gaitan 6-4 275 Sr. Defensive End Punter 65 Payson Campisano 6-4 265 RFr. 37 Ryan Boehm 6-4 250 Sr. 90 Mitch Souza 6-3 185 Jr. 71 Charles Lincoln 6-4 260 RFr. 51 Griffin Kemp 6-5 265 Sr. 88 Colton Theaker 6-3 180 So 94 Chase Windham 6-4 260 Jr. 87 Matthew Hoffman 6-3 160 RFr. Left Guard 72 Wade Willet 6-5 290 Jr. Buck Linebacker Holder 66 Daniel Machado 6-3 283 So. 31 Dustin Grein 6-1 215 So. 17 Bradley Mickey 5-11 185 Sr. 96 Mike Mercep 6-2 205 RFr. 19 Ryan McNab 5-10 165 Sr. Center 35 Joey Ruiz 6-1 228 Jr. 50 De’Jon Stuckey 6-3 300 Jr. 38 Lance Vecchio 6-2 220 Sr. Punt Returns 76 Vatulele Finau 6-2 270 So. 1 Juanie Campbell 5-7 170 Sr. 54 Dominic Stellini-Splan 6-1 285 Jr. Will Linebacker 3 Xavier Moore 6-1 190 So. 69 J.T. Lyon 6-3 270 Jr. 40 Aarmon Euwing 6-1 215 Jr. 19 Ryan McNab 5-10 165 Jr. 63 Apefai Taifane 6-3 300 Sr. (Inj.) 33 Laipeli Palu 6-0 222 Sr. 25 Dorien Mars 5-9 180 RFr. 42 Matt Shotwell 6-0 225 Sr. Right Guard Kickoff Returns (Left) 73 Nico DiFronzo 6-2 275 Jr. Mike Linebacker 5 Lepi Lataimua 5-9 193 Sr. 70 Mohab Wahdan 6-4 290 So. 57 Timothy Miller 6-0 220 So. 19 Ryan McNab 5-10 165 Sr. 55 Andrew Cokley 6-4 280 So. 59 Judaea Moon 6-0 235 RFr. 4 D’Angelo McKenzie5-10 180 So. 64 Drew Gilmore 6-4 280 Jr. 52 Fenton Will 6-0 225 Jr. 15 Shakobe Harper 5-7 185 RFr. 13 Mark Biggins 5-10 190 RFr. Right Tackle Nickel/Sam Linebacker 58 Garrett Weichman 6-4 325 Jr. 9 Aaron Cooper 6-2 208 Jr. Kickoff Returns (Right) Eli Otero 6-4 295 So. 41 Corey Thomas 6-0 210 So. 1 Juanie Campbell 5-7 170 Sr. 75 Kyle Reis 6-2 275 Jr. 3 Xavier Moore 6-1 190 RFr. Field Cornerback 25 Dorien Mars 5-9 180 RFr. Quarterback 23 Ben Hakimi 5-9 160 Sr. 4 Jalen Hamler 6-1 195 So. Jamarri Jackson 5-9 180 Jr. 12 Kyle Reid 6-1 210 Jr. 12 Isaiah Jernagin 5-9 165 RFr. 14 Cole Powers 6-2 180 So. Kahliq Paulette 6-1 180 Fr. Field Safety Jackson Pavitt 6-1 190 Fr. 27 Brandon Davis 6-0 190 Jr. Hunter Raquet 6-4 205 Jr. 14 Dawson Hurst 6-0 195 RFr. 20 Bradley Mickey 5-11 185 Jr. H-Back (Fullback) Trevor Owens 6-1 200 Jr. 22 Duy Tran-Sampson 6-1 215 Jr. 30 Sam Stewart Jr. 5-10 220 RFr. Boundary Safety 39 Will Semone 5-9 200 Jr. 10 Freddie Gaines 6-1 195 Sr. 36 Caden McCloughan 6-1 190 Jr. Running Back 47 Matthew Stuppiello III 5-9 185 Jr. 15 Shakobe Harper 5-7 185 RFr. 13 Mark Biggins 5-10 195 RFr. Boundary Cornerback 30 Sam Stewart Jr. 5-10 220 RFr. 34 Cameron Crump 6-1 190 Sr. 22 Duy Tran-Sampson 6-1 215 Jr. 4 D’Angelo McKenzie 5-10 180 So. 7 Drew Hernandez 5-9 186 Sr. 2 Jaylen Morgan 5-10 170 Sr. 5 Lepi Lataimua 5-9 193 Sr. Julian Reed 6-2 175 So. 25 Dorien Mars 5-10 170 RFr. 28 Chuby Dunu 5-11 188 Jr. 39 Will Semone 5-9 200 So. 20 Jacob Naschke 5-8 180 Sr.

Right Wide Receiver 3 Xavier Moore 6-1 190 So. 84 Mitch Anderson 6-0 187 RFr. 89 Justin Restani 6-0 170 RFr.

Y-Back (Tight End) 48 Nick White 6-6 225 Sr. 85 Michael Roth 6-4 210 Jr. 37 Ryan Rivera 6-3 240 So. Cal Poly Football 2019 Season in Review Cal Poly wrapped up its 2019 football season with mixed J.J. Koski was Cal Poly’s top emotions. Less than 48 hours receiver three consecutive after a thrilling come-from- seasons, catching a total of behind victory over Northern 121 balls for 2,311 yards and Colorado, highlighted by cor- 18 touchdowns in his nerback Kevin Howell’s 30- Mustang career. yard pick six for the go-ahead touchdown with 36 seconds remaining, capping a comeback from a 21-7 deficit, Mustang head coach Tim Walsh announced his retirement after 11 seasons at the helm.

The Mustangs finished the year 3-8, their third straight campaign below the .500 mark after qualifying for the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision playoffs in 2016. The season could have had a different outcome, possibly 8-3, a share of the Big Sky Conference title and another playoff berth, were it not for some misfortune late in five games during a six-game losing streak.

The Mustangs fell 34-28 in overtime to Montana State after overcoming a 28-7 deficit in the fourth quarter. Cal Poly had two more possessions in the final seven Hamler, rushed for 143 yards and one touchdown while completing minutes of regulation after tying the game at 28-28 but couldn't pro- four of nine passes in the comeback. Sophomore fullback Duy Tran- duce the go-ahead points. Sampson added 135 yards and two scores, becoming the 23rd Mustang in program history to surpass the 1,000-yard mark for a sin- At UC Davis, Cal Poly rallied from a 34-0 deficit with 24 straight gle season. Tran-Sampson finished the year with 1,037 yards. points and was driving for another score before an Aggie pick six with 11 minutes left ended the threat. The following week, the Junior linebacker Matt Shotwell added the exclamation point with Mustangs led North Dakota for almost 59 minutes before the his second interception of the year with 11 second left. Fighting Hawks scored the go-ahead touchdown with 1:14 remaining in a 30-26 Mustang setback. 2019 ReSULTS Cal Poly trailed Idaho by just four points, 7-3, until the Vandals (3-8 overall, 1-4 Home, 2-4 Away, 2-6 Big Sky) scored two touchdowns midway through the second half. And against Date opponent Result Eastern Washington two weeks ago, the Mustangs erased several 14- Aug. 31 U. SAn DIeGo ...... 52-34 W point deficits and scored a touchdown with 4:58 to play, only to be Sept. 7 at Weber State (KJZZ) ...... 24-41 L turned away by a missed two-point conversion and a 35-yard field Sept. 14 at Oregon State (Pac-12 Oregon) ...... 7-45 L goal attempt in the 42-41 loss. Sept. 21 Bye Sept. 28 *at Southern Utah ...... 24-21 W The Mustangs, who won their season opener against San Diego oct. 5 *MonTAnA STATe (SWX) (oT) ...... 28-34 L and the Big Sky opener versus Southern Utah, finally snapped the Oct. 12 *+at UC Davis (Eleven Sports) ...... 24-48 L skid last week in Greeley, 28-21, as Howell made a five-yard tackle oct. 19 *noRTH DAKoTA ...... 26-30 L for loss which led to one score in the comeback, intercepted a pass oct. 26 *&SACRAMenTo STATe ...... 14-38 L Nov. 2 *at Idaho ...... 9-21 L which sparked another scoring drive and returned his second theft of Nov. 9 Bye the game for the game-winning score on his way to ROOT SPORTS nov. 16 *^eASTeRn WASHInGTon ...... 41-42 L Defensive Player of the Week honors. Nov. 23 *at Northern Colorado ...... 28-21 W &Mustang Family Weekend. ^Alumni Weekend (Homecoming) There were other heroes in the season-ending game as well. +Battle for the Golden Horseshoe *Big Sky game Sophomore quarterback Kyle Reid, substituting for starter Jalen Cal Poly Football 2019 Season in Review four yards as a redshirt freshman behind record-breaker Joe Protheroe a year ago, sprinted 87 yards on his first carry of 2019 for a touchdown and finished with 172 yards and two scores, averaging 11.5 yards per carry.

Following losses to Weber State and Oregon State, Cal Poly opened Big Sky play with a 24-21 win at Southern Utah. Hamler ran for two scores, Jake Jeffrey added another scoring run and Colton Theaker connected on a 36-yard field goal. The Thunderbirds had a chance to send the game into overtime, but a 36-yard field goal attempt with 2:10 to play hit the left upright and Cal Poly was able to run out the clock.

The Mustangs were 2-2 and poised to make a run at their second Big Sky title — Cal Poly claimed a share of the crown in 2012, its first season in the conference — but consecutive losses to Montana State, UC Davis, North Dakota, Sacramento State, Idaho and Eastern Washington dashed those hopes.

Five of Cal Poly’s opponents this season have qualified for the FCS Boundary safety playoffs. The Mustangs also played their second game ever against a Pac-12 school and, according to USA Today’s Jeff Sagarin Ratings, Kitu Humphrey played the fifth-toughest schedule among the 124 FCS programs this finished his Cal year. The Mustangs’ 11 foes this season are a combined 68-60 so far Poly career with with Weber State, Sacramento State, Montana State, North Dakota four intercep- and San Diego competing in the FCS playoffs and Oregon State play- tions, 31 pass ing at Oregon this weekend. breakups and 234 total tackles. Cal Poly will say good-bye to 19 players — 14 seniors and a quin- tet of fourth-year juniors — as well as Walsh, who compiled a 59-66 record in 11 seasons with the Mustangs and 176-148 in 29 collegiate years as a head coach. Walsh, who arrived at Cal Poly in January 2009 after two seasons as quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator at Army West Point, coached at Portland State for 14 seasons (1993-2006) and four campaigns at Sonoma State (1989-92).

Topping the list of Mustangs who have played their final game in a Mustang uniform are Koski, Humphrey, Whisenhunt, Nichols, Howell, defensive backs Sharky Reza and Kameron Dennis, linebackers Matt Wright and Nik Navarro and offensive linemen Paul Senior wide receiver J.J. Koski wrapped up his Mustang career Trujillo-Langdon and David Chellsen. with a pair of catches, lifting his final totals in four seasons to 121 receptions for 2,311 yards and 18 touchdowns. Koski, named to the Shotwell led the Mustangs defense with 89 tackles, including 57 All-Big Sky first team on Tuesday and invited to play in the NFLPA solo stops and 7.5 tackles for lost yardage, along with two intercep- Collegiate Bowl at the Rose Bowl as well as the revived Hula Bowl tions and a pair of pass breakups. Humphrey was second with 73 inside Aloha Stadium, finishes sixth in career receptions, fifth in tackles to go with one interception and five pass breakups. career receiving yards and tied for fifth in receiving touchdowns and was Cal Poly’s top receiver each of the last three years. His 42 catch- Offensively, Hamler completed 57 percent of his passes (62 of 108) es this year are the most by a Cal Poly player since 2010. for 1,167 yards and 12 touchdowns, finishing first in the Big Sky in passing efficiency. The redshirt freshman also rushed for 522 yards Tran-Sampson and senior offensive lineman Tyler Whisenhunt and nine more scores. were named to the All-Big Sky second team, Shotwell landed on the third unit and sophomore defensive end Myle Cecil and senior defen- Tran-Sampson, Drew Hernandez (399 rushing yards), Lepi sive backs Carter Nichols and Kitu Humphrey, a two-year team cap- Lataimua (274 yards), Dusty Frampton (132 yards) and Xavier tain, were accorded honorable mention praise. Moore (105 yards) all return at the slot back or fullback positions next fall, as will wide receiver Quentin Harrison (17 catches, 362 Cal Poly beat San Diego 52-34 in its season opener, racking up 607 yards, five touchdowns), who also averaged 19.5 yards on 17 kickoff yards of total offense. In his first game in a Mustang uniform, Hamler returns. passed for 221 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 96 yards and two more scores en route to ROOT SPORTS Big Sky Offensive Cal Poly finished the regular season ranked No. 5 in the nation Player of the Week honors. Tran-Sampson, who had just one carry for (FCS) in receiving yards per reception (18.11) and fourth-down con- Cal Poly Football 2019 Season in Review versions (.741), No. 7 in interceptions 2008 at San Diego State and 2014 at New Mexico thrown (5) and time of possession (33:26), State. The Mustangs are 2-4 in August. No. 9 in rushing offense (254.5) and No. 25 CAL PoLY AGAInST THe BIG SKY: Since in third-down conversions (.433). moving to the Football Championship Subdivision (formerly Division I-AA) in 1994, Cal Poly is 61-71 against teams from the Big Sky Conference, includ- Individually, Colton Theaker is tied for ing a 48-44 mark in the last 92 games over 16 sea- No. 1 in PAT kicks percentage (100.0) while sons. The Mustangs are 32-32 in Big Sky games Tran-Sampson is No. 21 with his 1,037 rush- since joining the conference in 2012. ing yards. Hamler is No. 46 in rushing touch- on STAGe: For the first time in six years, a downs (9) and No. 54 in points responsible Mustang played in an all-star game as wide receiv- for (126) while Koski is No. 8 in yards per er J.J. Koski made one catch as well as a tackkle reception (20.67) and No. 44 in receiving int he 2020 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. Following the 2013 season, linebacker Johnny Millard played in yards per game (78.9). Matt Shotwell is 73rd the inaugural Medal of Honor Bowl held in with 8.1 tackles per game and No. 24 in solo Charleston, S.C. as well as the East-West Shrine tackles per game (5.2) while Quentin Game in St. Petersburg, Florida. Stan Sheriff Harrison is No. 9 in yards per reception played in the 1954 East-West Shrine Classic and 51 years passed before a second Mustang was (21.29). chosen to play in the contest. Linebacker Jordan Beck played in the 2005 game at AT&T Park in San The Mustangs have won 65 of their last 94 Francisco. Just one year later, defensive end Chris home contests (70 percent) and, overall, Cal Gocong became the third Mustang to play in the prestigious game, moved to the AlamoDome in Poly has won 107 of its last 194 games (56 San Antonio, Texas. And linebacker Kyle Shotwell percent) going back to the 2002 finale and made it three in a row, playing in the East-West has won 24 of its last 58 and 43 of 96 on the Shrine Game in 2007 at Reliant Stadium in Houston. Shotwell was the leading tackler in the road while producing 12 winning seasons in game with seven and earned the Pat Tillman the last 19 years. Award. Wide receiver Ramses Barden played in the 2009 Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama while Asa Cal Poly’s 2020 schedule features the pro- Jackson played in the 2012 Senior Bowl. Following the 2012 season, slotback Deonte Williams played gram’s third game against a Pac-12 school as in the Casino Del Sol All-Star Game in Tucson. Cal the Mustangs visit Cal on Sept. 12 along with Poly offensive lineman Ben Cobian played in the other non-conference games at ULM and at 2005 Las Vegas All-American Classic in Sam Boyd home against San Diego and Big Sky games Stadium. Cornerback David Richardson and punter Gilbert Rocha played in the Las Vegas All- inside Alex G. Spanos Stadium versus UC American Classic in 2004 while cornerback Vaughn Davis, Weber State, Idaho State and Jarrett and tackle Brett Nichols played in the 2003 Northern Arizona. Cal Poly visits Montana, event, then known as the Paradise Bowl, at Dixie Montana State, Portland State and College in St. George, Utah. Tyler Whisenhunt, a starter at left tack- Sacramento State for conference games. THRee ALL-BIG SKY HonoReeS ReTURn: Cal Poly placed seven players on the 2019 All-Big le in 2018, moved to right tackle for The 2020 season opens Sept. 5 at ULM Sky Conference first, second and third teams plus his senior season in 2019 and earned the honorable mention list and three return next fall second-team All-Big Sky Conference (formerly Louisiana-Monroe), with the home -- second-team fullback Duy Tran-Sampson, third- opener against San Diego set for Sept. 19. team linebacker Matt Shotwell and honorable men- honors for the second year in a row. tion defensive end Myles Cecil. The four who will OT at Nevada in 2016; and lost at Northern Iowa, MUSTAnG noTeS depart are first-team wide receiver J.J. Koski, sec- 45-38, in one OT in 2017. MUSTAnGS 12-14 In SeASon oPeneRS: ond-team offensive lineman Tyler Whisenhunt and Since beginning play in Division I FCS in 1994, Cal honorable mention defensive backs Kitu Humphrey neW MenToRS: Only one of Cal Poly's 11 foes Poly has won 12 of 26 season openers, including and Carter Nichols. last fall had a first-year head coach — Troy Taylor 10 of the last 17. A losing streak of five was at Sacramento State. Jonathan Smith at Oregon snapped 16 years ago at Texas-El Paso, 34-13. TeAM CAPTAInS: Cal Poly’s 2019 football State was in his second season at the helm of the Tim Walsh was 6-5 in season openers, snapping a team captains were safety Kitu Humphrey, corner- Beavers. three-game losing streak with a 52-34 win over San back Freddie Gaines and wide receiver J.J. Koski. Diego last fall. Cal Poly is 19-7 in regular-season All were seniors. Humphrey also was a team cap- BIG SKY VS. THe ReST: Big Sky Conference finales over the last 26 years -- Rich Ellerson was tain in 2018. One or two more team captains were members were 5-8 against non-conference foes 7-1 -- snapping a three-year losing streak with a selected each week during the season. during the fourth weekend of the 2019 season and 41-10 victory at South Alabama in 2011. Ellerson were 23-26 for the season, including a 5-4 mark in won five straight home openers prior to a 30-28 WoRKInG oVeRTIMe: Cal Poly has played in the FCS playoffs. In 2018, including a 6-4 mark in loss to Montana in 2008 and was 5-3 in eight sea- 11 overtime games since the FCS rule was adopt- the FCS playoffs, Big Sky teams posted the same sons. Walsh was 7-4 in regular-season finales. ed in 1994. The Mustangs are 1-10, beating host overall mark, 23-26, including wins over FBS New Mexico State in one OT, 38-35, in 1997. Cal schools by UC Davis (San Jose State) and eARLY START: The sixth August game in pro- Poly is 0-3 in overtime games at home -- 29-26 to Northern Arizona (UTEP) in Week One. Eight years gram history was Cal Poly’s 2019 season opener Northern Iowa in 2002, 53-51 to Eastern ago, Cal Poly’s first year in the conference, Big Sky against San Diego, a 52-34 Mustang victory. In Washington in 2011 -- both in triple overtime — and schools were 23-22 in non-conference games for 2017, Cal Poly fell to Colgate 20-14 on August 26 34-28 to Montana State in one OT this year. Cal the year. in San Luis Obispo. All six August games have Poly fell 35-32 in one OT at Idaho State on Sept. 7, been played over the last 18 seasons and this 1996; 43-40 in four OTs at Weber State on Nov. 3, PLAYeRS oF THe WeeK: Cal Poly’s first Big year’s contest was the third at home. The 2001; dropped a 36-35 single-overtime decision to Sky Conference player of the week for the 2019 Mustangs opened the 2013 campaign at home Wisconsin of the Big Ten in 2008; fell 21-14 in one season was quarterback Jalen Hamler, who rushed Aug. 31 against San Diego, winning 38-16. The overtime at Montana in 2013; lost 42-41 in one OT for 96 yards and two touchdowns and passed for three road games in August were in 2002 at Toledo, at Eastern Washington in 2015; fell 30-27 in one 221 yards and three scores against San Diego on Cal Poly Football 2019 Season in Review 2019 IndividualRushes Game Highs 40, Duy Tran-Sampson vs. North Dakota, Oct. 19 Yards Rushing 173, Duy Tran-Sampson vs. North Dakota, Oct. 19 TD Rushes 2, Jalen Hamler vs. San Diego, Aug. 31 2, Duy Tran-Sampson vs. San Diego, Aug. 31 2, Jalen Hamler vs. Southern Utah, Sept. 28 2, Duy Tran-Sampson vs. Eastern Washington, Nov. 16 2, Duy Tran-Sampson vs. Northern Colorado, Nov. 23 Long Rush 87, Duy Tran-Sampson vs. San Diego, Aug. 31 (TD) Pass Attempts 20, Jalen Hamler vs. UC Davis, Oct. 12 Pass Completions 13, Jalen Hamler vs. UC Davis, Oct. 12 Yards Passing 243, Jalen Hamler vs. UC Davis, Oct. 12 Touchdown Passes 3, Jalen Hamler vs. San Diego, Aug. 31 3, Jalen Hamler vs. Eastern Washington, Nov. 16 Long Pass 69, Jalen Hamler to Quentin Harrison vs. UC Davis, Oct. 12 (TD) Receptions 8, J.J. Koski vs. UC Davis, Oct. 12 Yards Receiving 163, J.J. Koski vs. UC Davis, Oct. 12 Touchdown Receptions 3, J.J. Koski vs. Eastern Washington, Nov. 16 Field Goals 2, Colton Theaker vs. North Dakota, Oct. 19 Long Field Goal 52, Colton Theaker vs. UC Davis, Oct. 12 Punts nik navarro made 83 tackles (five sacks) as a junior in 2018 and added 32 stops in 2019. 8, Mitch Souza vs. UC Davis, Oct. 12; vs. Sac. State, Oct. 26 Long Punt August 31. With two interceptions against Northern touchdowns (9) while Colton Theaker topped the 58, Mitch Souza vs. Southern Utah, Sept. 28 Colorado, one returned 30 yards for a touchdown, Big Sky in PAT kicks percentage (100.0). Duy Tran- Long Punt Return 14, Bradley Mickey vs. North Dakota, Oct. 19 cornerback Kevin Howell was named defensive Sampson was No. 3 in rushing (94.3 yards per Long Kickoff Return player of the week on Nov. 24. game). J.J. Koski was No. 6 in receiving yards per 59, Xavier Moore vs. San Diego, Aug. 31 game (78.9) while Matt Shotwell was No. 12 with Tackles InDooR FooTBALL: The Walkup Skydome in 8.1 tackles per game. As a team, Cal Poly topped 15, Kitu Humphrey vs. Montana State, Oct. 5 Flagstaff, Ariz., was the fifth indoor football facility the Big Sky in passing efficiency (170.2), PAT kick- Sacks in which Cal Poly had won a game, posting a 42-34 ing percentage (100.0) and fourth-down conver- 1.0, Six times victory over Northern Arizona on Nov. 17, 2012. sions (20 of 27, 74.1 percent) and was No. 2 in Interceptions 2, Kevin Howell vs. Northern Colorado, Nov. 23 The Mustangs beat North Dakota State 13-10 in rushing offense (254.5) and No. 3 in third-down Pass Breakups 2004 at the FargoDome, South Dakota 38-24 in the conversions (43.3 percent) and time of possession 3, Carter Nichols vs. Eastern Washington, Nov. 16 DakotaDome in 2010, earned wins over North (33:26). Quarterback Hurries Dakota in the Alerus Center in both 2011 and 2012 1, Three times and have won four times in Idaho State's domed AGAInST THe FBS: Cal Poly played a Football stadium. They are winless in domed stadiums at Bowl Subdivision team for 13 straight seasons 2019 Team Game Highs Idaho (0-3) and Northern Iowa (0-4). Overall, Cal (2005-17), including two FBS teams in a season Rushes: 78 vs. Eastern Washington, Nov. 16 Poly is 10-20 indoors following losses at Northern seven times during that stretch. and the Mustangs Yards Rushing: 402 vs. Northern Colorado, Nov. 23 Yards per Rush: 7.9 vs. San Diego, Aug. 31 Arizona and Idaho State in 2014, North Dakota in play two more this fall — at ULM and at Cal. The TD Rushes: 4 vs. San Diego, Aug. 31 2016, Northern Iowa and Idaho State in 2018 and Mustangs also are scheduled to play at Fresno Pass Attempts: 20 vs. UC Davis, Oct. 12 North Dakota State last year. The Mustangs, who State in 2021 and 2022. Cal Poly is 4-13 in its last Pass Completions: 13 vs. UC Davis, Oct. 12 did not play indoors in 2015, played indoors just 17 games against FBS schools, defeating UTEP Yards Passing: 243 vs. UC Davis, Oct. 12 once last season, at Idaho’s Kibbie Dome. 34-13 in the 2003 opener, San Diego State 16-14 Yards Per Catch: 24.6 vs. San Diego, Aug. 31 in 2006 and 30-28 in 2008 and Wyoming 24-22 in TD Passes: 3 vs. San Diego, Aug. 31 nATIonAL RAnKInGS: In statistics released 2012. The Mustangs also beat New Mexico State 3 vs. Eastern Washington, Nov. 16 Interceptions Thrown: 2 vs. UC Davis, Oct. 12 by the NCAA, Cal Poly was ranked No. 5 in receiv- 38-35 in overtime in 1997. Total Plays: 88 vs. Eastern Washington, Nov. 16 ing yards per reception (18.11), No. 5 in fourth- Total Offense: 607 vs. San Diego, Aug. 31 down conversions (.741), No. 7 in interceptions oPPoSInG MARKS: Last fall’s 11 Mustang Yards Per Play: 9.8 vs. San Diego, Aug. 31 thrown (5) and time of possession (33:26), No. 9 in opponents were 73-64 for the year, one year after Points: 52 vs. San Diego, Aug. 31 rushing offense (254.5) and No. 25 in third-down going 66-66. The 11 foes in 2017 were 78-51, led Punts: 8 vs. UC Davis, Oct. 12 conversions (.433). Individually, Colton Theaker by North Dakota State at 14-1 and Weber State at 8 vs. Sacramento State, Oct. 26 was tied for No. 1 in PAT kicks percentage (100.0) 11-3. Kickoffs: 9 vs. San Diego, Aug. 31 while Duy Tran-Sampson was No. 21 with his Sacks by: 2 vs. San Diego, Aug. 31 2 vs. North Dakota, Oct. 19 1,037 rushing yards. Jalen Hamler was No. 46 in MILeSToneS: Among the Mustangs who First Downs: 30 vs. Eastern Washington, Nov. 16 rushing touchdowns (9) and No. 54 in points achieved season or career statistical milestones in Penalties: 12 vs. UC Davis, Oct. 12 responsible for (126). J.J. Koski was No. 8 in yards the Cal Poly record book last fall was J.J. Koski. Penalty Yards: 102 vs. UC Davis, Oct. 12 per reception (20.67) and No. 44 in receiving yards His 42 catches, the most in nine years for a Cal Turnovers: 3 vs. Southern Utah, Sept. 28 per game (78.9). Matt Shotwell was 73rd with 8.1 Poly receiver, lifted his career totals to 121 catches 3 vs. UC Davis, Oct. 12 tackles per game and No. 24 in solo tackles per (No. 6), 2,311 yards (tie for No. 5) and 18 touch- Fumbles: 4 vs. Southern Utah, Sept. 28 game (5.2) while Quentin Harrison was No. 9 in downs (also tied for No. 5). Colton Theaker’s 100 Fumbles Lost: 3 vs. Southern Utah, Sept. 28 Fumbles Recovered: 3 vs. Eastern Washington, Nov. 16 yards per reception (21.29). percent (34 of 34) PATs tied a school record. Duy Interceptions: 3 vs. San Diego, Aug. 31 Tran-Sampson was the 23rd Mustang to crack the 3 vs. Northern Colorado, Nov. 23 ConFeRenCe LeADeRS: Cal Poly had a pair 1,000-yard mark in a single season with 1,037 Pass Breakups: 7 vs. Montana State, Oct. 5 of statistical leaders in the Big Sky Conference last while Mitch Souza’s 42.4-yard average per punt is Opp. Interceptions: 2 vs. UC Davis, Oct. 12 season. Quarterback Jalen Hamler was No. 1 in No. 6. Kitu Humphrey’s 234 career tackles is No. Quarterback Hurries: 2 vs. Oregon State, Sept. 14 passing efficiency (175.6) and No. 7 in rushing 17 in the record book. Time of Possession: 43:07 vs. Eastern Washington, Nov. 16 Cal Poly Football All-Big Sky Conference First Team Senior slotback Deonte Williams and senior middle linebacker Kennith Jackson were Cal Poly's first-ever All-Big Sky Conference first-team selections in 2012. Williams, who rushed for 1,506 yards in 12 games, and Jackson, who recorded 97 tackles, led Cal Poly to a 9-3 record and, in its first season in the Big Sky, a share of the conference with Montana State and Eastern Washington, all 7- 1. Mustang head coach Tim Walsh shared Big Sky Coach of the Year honors with Eastern Washington's Beau Baldwin, named Cal Polys head coach on Dec. 11, 2019. In 2013, defensive tackle Sullivan Grosz was named Big Sky co-defensive player of the year and was joined on the first team by offensive lineman Lefi Letuligasenoa, fullback Akaninyene Umoh and safety Alex Hubbard. Senior linebackers nick Dzubnar and Cameron ontko earned first-team honors in 2014 while sophomore fullback Joe Protheroe landed on the first team in 2015. Four Cal Poly players landed on the first team in 2016, including Protheroe for the second consecutive year. The others were offensive linemen Matt Fisher and Joey Kuperman along with linebacker Chris Santini. The lone Mustang selected to the 2017 All-Big Sky first team was senior fullback Jared Mohamed. Deonte Williams In 2018, Protheroe landed on the first unit for the Kennith Jackson 2012 third time in his Mustang career. He was one of 2012 seven unanimous first-team selections. Senior wide receiver J.J. Koski was named to the 2019 All-Big Sky Conference first team. 2019 Postseason Honors Myles Cecil Xavier Moore All-Big Sky Conference Honorable Mention Big Sky Conference All-Academic Team

David Chellsen Trey nahhas CoSIDA District 8 All-Academic Team All-Big Sky Conference Third Team (Phil Steele) Big Sky Conference All-Academic Team Carter nichols Freddie Gaines All-Big Sky Conference Honorable Mention Big Sky Conference All-Academic Team Big Sky Conference All-Academic Team Big Sky Football Community Service Team Matt Shotwell Jalen Hamler All-Big Sky Conference Third Team Big Sky Conference Offensive Player of the Week (Sept. 2) Mitch Souza Kevin Howell Big Sky Conference All-Academic Team Big Sky Conference Defensive Player of the Week (Nov. 24) HERO SPORTS Sophomore All-American Team

Kitu Humphrey Duy Tran-Sampson All-Big Sky Conference Honorable Mention All-Big Sky Conference Second Team All-Big Sky Conference Second Team (Phil Steele) J.J. Koski HERO SPORTS Sophomore All-American Team NFLPA Collegiate Bowl All-Big Sky Conference First Team Tyler Whisenhunt All-Big Sky Conference First Team (Phil Steele) All-Big Sky Conference Second Team All-Big Sky Conference Third Team (Phil Steele) Timothy Miller Big Sky Conference All-Academic Team Cal Poly Football 2020 Cal Poly Spring Football Roster (Numerical) No. Name Pos. Cl. Ht. Wt. Exp. Hometown (Schools Attended) 1 Juanie Campbell ...... SB *Sr. 5-7 170 I Baltimore, MD (Dunbar HS/Hartnell College) 2 Jaylen Morgan ...... DB *Sr. 5-10 170 I Hawthorne, CA (Hawthorne HS/Ohio U./El Camino College) 3 Xavier Moore ...... SB *So. 6-1 190 I Winston-Salem, NC (Tracy (Calif.) HS) 4 Jalen Hamler ...... QB *So. 6-1 195 I Los Angeles, CA (Lawndale HS) 4 D’Angelo McKenzie . . . . .DB *So. 5-10 180 I San Jose, CA (Valley Christian HS/Washington State) 5 Lepi Lataimua ...... SB *Sr. 5-9 193 III San Bruno, CA (Serra HS) 7 Drew Hernandez ...... SB *Sr. 5-9 186 II Antioch, CA (De La Salle HS) 9 Conor Bruce ...... QB *Jr. 6-0 190 SQ Bakersfield, CA (Garces Memorial HS) 9 Aaron Cooper ...... LB *Jr. 6-2 208 II Lancaster, CA (Paraclete HS) 10 Dylan Krauss ...... WR *Fr. 5-9 175 RS Livermore, CA (Granada HS) 10 Freddie Gaines ...... DB *^Sr. 6-1 195 I San Francisco, CA (St. Ignatius Prep/College of San Mateo)

11 CJ Cole ...... SB *Jr. 6-0 200 II Santa Maria, CA (St. Joseph HS) 12 Kyle Reid ...... QB *Jr. 6-1 210 II Los Gatos, CA (Los Gatos HS) 12 Isaiah Jernagin ...... DB *Fr. 5-9 165 RS Bakersfield, CA (Bakersfield HS) 13 Mark Biggins ...... SB Fr. 5-10 195 HS Bayview, CA (St. Ignatius Prep) 14 Cole Powers ...... QB *Fr. 6-2 180 RS Petaluma, CA (Petaluma HS) 14 Dawson Hurst ...... DB *Fr. 6-0 195 RS Loomis, CA (Deo Oro HS) 15 Shakobe Harper ...... SB *Fr. 5-7 185 RS Long Beach, CA (Mater Dei HS) 16 Ryan Robards ...... SB *Sr. 6-0 205 I Elk Grove, CA (Elk Grove HS/American River College) 17 Bradley Mickey ...... DB *Sr. 5-11 185 III Arroyo Grande, CA (Arroyo Grande HS) 19 Ryan McNab ...... WR *Sr. 5-10 165 III Northridge, CA (Notre Dame HS) 20 Jacob Naschke ...... SB *Sr. 5-8 180 I Woodland, CA (Woodland Christian HS)

22 Duy Tran-Sampson ...... FB *Jr. 6-1 215 II Claremont, CA (Claremont HS) 23 Ben Hakimi ...... DB *Sr. 5-9 160 SQ Bakersfield, CA (Garces Memorial HS) 25 Dorien Mars ...... SB *Fr. 5-10 170 RS Chino Hills, CA (Roosevelt HS) 27 Brandon Davis ...... DB *Jr. 6-0 190 I Roseville, CA (Woodcreek HS) 28 Chuby Dunu ...... SB *Sr. 5-11 188 III Clovis, CA (Buchanan HS) 30 Sam Stewart, Jr...... FB/TE *Fr. 5-10 220 RS Bakersfield, CA (Liberty HS)

31 Dustin Grein ...... LB *So. 6-1 215 I Turlock, CA (Turlock HS) 33 Laipeli Palu ...... LB *Sr. 6-0 222 I Burlingame, CA (Burlingame HS/College of San Mateo) 34 Cameron Crump ...... DB *Sr. 6-1 190 II Stockton, CA (Lincoln HS) 35 Joey Ruiz ...... LB *Sr. 6-1 230 III Selma, CA (San Joaquin Memorial HS) 36 Caden McCloughan . . . . .DB *Jr. 6-1 190 RS San Jose, CA (Los Gatos HS/Foothill College) 37 Ryan Rivera ...... FB *So. 6-3 240 I Tracy, CA (Kimball HS/Army Prep) 37 Ryan Boehm ...... DE *Sr. 6-4 250 II Temecula, CA (Great Oak HS) 38 Lance Vecchio ...... LB *Sr. 6-2 220 II Bellflower, CA (Villa Park HS) 39 Will Semone ...... SB *Jr. 5-9 200 II Oakdale, CA (Oakdale HS) 40 Aarmon Euwing ...... LB *Jr. 5-11 215 RS Sacramento, CA (Christian Bros. HS/Sacramento CC)

41 Corey Thomas ...... LB *So. 6-0 210 I Upland, CA (Upland HS) 42 Matt Shotwell ...... LB *Sr. 6-0 225 III Goleta, CA (Bishop Diego HS) 47 Matthew Stuppiello III . . .DB *Jr. 5-9 185 RS San Diego, CA (Cathedral Catholic HS/Claremont Mudd Scripps) 48 Nick White ...... TE *Sr. 6-6 225 II Georgetown, CA (Golden Sierra HS) 50 D.J. Stuckey ...... OL *Jr. 6-3 300 II Los Angeles, CA (Cathedral HS)

51 Griffin Kemp ...... DL *+Sr. 6-5 265 I Las Vegas, NV (Palo Verde HS/Utah/Mesa Community College) 52 Fenton Will ...... LB *Jr. 6-0 225 II Santa Maria, CA (St. Joseph HS) 54 Dominic Stellini-Splan . . .OL *Jr. 6-1 285 RS Tracy, CA (Tracy HS/CC San Francisco) 55 Andrew Cokley ...... OL *So. 6-4 280 SQ Folsom, CA (Vista del Lago HS) 56 Myles Cecil ...... DE *Jr. 6-3 268 II Panorama City, CA (La Salle HS) 57 Timothy Miller ...... LB *So. 6-0 220 I San Luis Obispo, CA (St. Joseph HS) 58 Garrett Weichman ...... OL *Jr. 6-4 325 RS Costa Mesa, CA (Edison HS/Orange Coast College) 59 Judaea Moon ...... LB *Fr. 6-0 235 RS San Jose, CA (Valley Christian HS)

63 Apefai Taifane ...... OL *Sr. 6-3 300 I Amanaye, American Samoa (Leone High School/West Hills College) 64 Drew Gilmore ...... OL *Jr. 6-4 280 SQ Vallejo, CA (St. Patrick-St. Vincent HS) 65 Payson Campisano ...... OL *Fr. 6-4 265 RS San Diego, CA (Torrey Pines HS) 66 Daniel Machado ...... OL *So. 6-3 283 SQ San Jose, CA (Valley Christian HS) 67 Junior Gaitan ...... OL *Sr. 6-4 275 III Santa Ana, CA (Foothill HS) 68 Jojo Falo ...... DL *So. 6-2 280 II San Diego, CA (Madison HS/Air Force Prep) 69 J.T. Lyon ...... OL *So. 6-3 270 SQ Westlake Village, CA (Chaminade HS) 70 Mohab Wahdan ...... OL *Fr. 6-4 290 RS Cairo, Egypt (Torrey Pines HS) Cal Poly Football 2020 Cal Poly Spring Football Roster (Numerical) No. Name Pos. Cl. Ht. Wt. Exp. Hometown (Schools Attended) 71 Charles Lincoln ...... DL *Fr. 6-4 260 RS San Luis Obispo, CA (San Luis Obispo HS) 72 Wade Willet ...... OL *Jr. 6-5 290 II Brentwood, CA (De La Salle HS) 73 Nicolo DiFronzo ...... OL *Jr. 6-2 275 II Newbury Park, CA (Oaks Christian HS) 75 Kyle Reis ...... OL *So. 6-2 275 SQ Manteca, CA (Manteca HS) 76 Vatulele Finau ...... OL *So. 6-2 270 I Lennox, CA (Serra HS) 77 Sawyer Sobelman ...... OL *Sr. 6-3 260 III Elk Grove, CA (Pleasant Grove HS) 80 Drew Cox ...... WR *Fr. 6-0 185 RS Los Angeles, CA (Fairfax HS)

81 Quentin Harrison ...... WR *Sr. 6-2 195 III Chula Vista, CA (Bonita Vista HS) 82 Eli Shelton ...... WR *Jr. 5-10 165 II Chula Vista, CA (Mater Dei Catholic HS) 84 Mitch Anderson ...... WR *Fr. 6-0 187 RS Whittier, CA (La Habra HS) 85 Michael Roth ...... WR *Jr. 6-4 210 I Woodinville, WA (Woodinville HS) 86 Leonte Huerta-Moore . . . .WR *So. 6-5 183 SQ Antelope, CA (Antelope HS) 87 Matthew Hoffman ...... K *Fr. 6-3 170 RS Danville, CA (Monte Vista HS) 88 Colton Theaker ...... K So. 6-3 185 I Arroyo Grande, CA (Arroyo Grande HS) 89 Justin Restani ...... WR *Fr. 6-0 170 RS Sacramento, CA (Pleasant Grove HS) 90 Mitch Souza ...... K *Jr. 6-3 185 I Clovis, CA (Buchanan HS/Fresno CC)

91 Chris Flood ...... DL *Sr. 6-3 250 I San Leandro, CA (Bishop O’Dowd HS) 92 Richard Watkins ...... DL *Sr. 6-0 315 I Thousand Oaks, CA (Newbury Park HS/Moorpark College) 93 Kain Su’a ...... DL *Jr. 6-1 300 II Moreno Valley, CA (Rancho Verde HS) 94 Chase Windham ...... DL *Jr. 6-4 260 SQ Murrieta, CA (Vista Murrieta HS/Nevada) 96 Mason Davis ...... K *Jr. 6-0 180 SQ Durham, CA (Durham HS) 96 Mike Mercep ...... LB *Fr. 6-2 205 RS Lake Oswego, OR (Lake Oswego HS) 97 Pono Faaagi ...... DL *Jr. 6-1 285 II Murrieta, CA (Vista Murrieta HS) 98 Saia Fonongaloa ...... DL *Sr. 6-3 271 II Pittsburg, CA (Pittsburg HS)

Jamarri Jackson ...... DB *Jr. 5-9 180 TR Sacramento, CA (Christian Bros. HS/Coll. of San Mateo/Northern Arizona) Eli Otero ...... OL *So. 6-4 295 JC El Dorado Hills, CA (Oak Ridge HS/American River College) Trevor Owens ...... DB *Jr. 6-1 200 JC Chico, CA (Pleasant Valley HS/Butte College) Hunter Raquet ...... QB *Jr. 6-4 205 JC Hollister, CA (San Benito HS/Monterey Peninsula College/Fresno State) Noah Rasheed ...... WR *Jr. 6-0 185 SQ Ladera Ranch, CA (Santa Margarita HS/Saddleback College) Julian Reed ...... DB So. 6-2 175 JC Sacramento, CA (Grant HS/American River College) *Has utilized his redshirt year ^Has utilized a grayshirt year +Granted medical redshirt

Head Coach: Beau Baldwin (First Season) (Central Washington '96) Assistant Coaches: Nick Edwards (Offensive Coordinator / Wide Receivers), Erik Meyer (Quarterbacks), James Montgomery (Running Backs / Recruiting Coordinator), Paul Wulff (Running Game Coordinator / Offensive Line), Casey Petree (Tight Ends / Co-Special Teams Coordinator), J.C. Sherritt (Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers), Will Plemons (Defensive Line / Defensive Running Game Coordinator), Josh Letuligasenoa (Defensive Assistant), Cody Von Appen (Defensive Secondary Defensive Passing Game Coordinator), Jeff Anderson (Cornerbacks), Harry Whitson (Offensive Quality Control), TBA (Defensive Quality Control). Director of Football Operations: Hannah Cesario Captains: TBA Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jordan Davis Athletic Trainers: Prince Williams, Chris Ritter, Stephanie Uyeno Team Physicians: Sean Devine, Steve Sainsbury, Michael Corrigan Equipment Manager: Rich Hodgkinson Student Managers: Carlin Cline, Matty Hazelwood

Cal Poly’s 2020 Spring Football Practice Schedule Prior to the suspension and cancellation of spring football on March 12, the Mustangs were to conduct spring football practice sessions from April 2 through May 2. All practice sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays were to begin at 9:20 a.m. Saturday sessions were set for 9:20 a.m. on April 4 and 11, 1 p.m. on April 18 (Junior Day), 10 a.m. on April 25 and 1 p.m. on May 2 (Spring Game). Full scrimmages open to the public were planned for April 11, 18 and 25 at Doerr Family Field. A barbecue for coaches, past seniors and the Home Team was to follow the Spring Game. Cal Poly Football 2020 Cal Poly Spring Football Roster (Alphabetical) No. Name Pos. Cl. Ht. Wt. Exp. Hometown (Schools Attended) 84 Mitch Anderson ...... WR *Fr. 6-0 187 RS Whittier, CA (La Habra HS) 13 Mark Biggins ...... SB Fr. 5-10 195 HS Bayview, CA (St. Ignatius Prep) 37 Ryan Boehm ...... DE *Sr. 6-4 250 II Temecula, CA (Great Oak HS) 9 Conor Bruce ...... QB *Jr. 6-0 190 SQ Bakersfield, CA (Garces Memorial HS) 1 Juanie Campbell ...... SB *Sr. 5-7 170 I Baltimore, MD (Dunbar HS/Hartnell College) 65 Payson Campisano ...... OL *Fr. 6-4 265 RS San Diego, CA (Torrey Pines HS) 56 Myles Cecil ...... DE *Jr. 6-3 268 II Panorama City, CA (La Salle HS) 55 Andrew Cokley ...... OL *So. 6-4 280 SQ Folsom, CA (Vista del Lago HS) 11 CJ Cole ...... SB *Jr. 6-0 200 II Santa Maria, CA (St. Joseph HS) 9 Aaron Cooper ...... LB *Jr. 6-2 208 II Lancaster, CA (Paraclete HS) 80 Drew Cox ...... WR *Fr. 6-0 185 RS Los Angeles, CA (Fairfax HS) 34 Cameron Crump ...... DB *Sr. 6-1 190 II Stockton, CA (Lincoln HS)

27 Brandon Davis ...... DB *Jr. 6-0 190 I Roseville, CA (Woodcreek HS) 96 Mason Davis ...... K *Jr. 6-0 180 SQ Durham, CA (Durham HS) 73 Nicolo DiFronzo ...... OL *Jr. 6-2 275 II Newbury Park, CA (Oaks Christian HS) 28 Chuby Dunu ...... SB *Sr. 5-11 188 III Clovis, CA (Buchanan HS) 40 Aarmon Euwing ...... LB *Jr. 5-11 215 RS Sacramento, CA (Christian Bros. HS/Sacramento CC) 68 Jojo Falo ...... DL *So. 6-2 280 II San Diego, CA (Madison HS/Air Force Prep) 97 Pono Faaagi ...... DL *Jr. 6-1 285 II Murrieta, CA (Vista Murrieta HS) 76 Vatulele Finau ...... OL *So. 6-2 270 I Lennox, CA (Serra HS) 91 Chris Flood ...... DL *Sr. 6-3 250 I San Leandro, CA (Bishop O’Dowd HS) 98 Saia Fonongaloa ...... DL *Sr. 6-3 271 II Pittsburg, CA (Pittsburg HS)

10 Freddie Gaines ...... DB *^Sr. 6-1 195 I San Francisco, CA (St. Ignatius Prep/College of San Mateo) 67 Junior Gaitan ...... OL *Sr. 6-4 275 III Santa Ana, CA (Foothill HS) 64 Drew Gilmore ...... OL *Jr. 6-4 280 SQ Vallejo, CA (St. Patrick-St. Vincent HS) 31 Dustin Grein ...... LB *So. 6-1 215 I Turlock, CA (Turlock HS) 23 Ben Hakimi ...... DB *Sr. 5-9 160 SQ Bakersfield, CA (Garces Memorial HS) 4 Jalen Hamler ...... QB *So. 6-1 195 I Los Angeles, CA (Lawndale HS) 15 Shakobe Harper ...... SB *Fr. 5-7 185 RS Long Beach, CA (Mater Dei HS) 81 Quentin Harrison ...... WR *Sr. 6-2 195 III Chula Vista, CA (Bonita Vista HS) 7 Drew Hernandez ...... SB *Sr. 5-9 186 II Antioch, CA (De La Salle HS) 87 Matthew Hoffman ...... K *Fr. 6-3 170 RS Danville, CA (Monte Vista HS) 86 Leonte Huerta-Moore . . . .WR *So. 6-5 183 SQ Antelope, CA (Antelope HS) 14 Dawson Hurst ...... DB *Fr. 6-0 195 RS Loomis, CA (Deo Oro HS)

Jamarri Jackson ...... DB *Jr. 5-9 180 TR Sacramento, CA (Christian Bros. HS/Coll. of San Mateo/Northern Arizona) 12 Isaiah Jernagin ...... DB *Fr. 5-9 165 RS Bakersfield, CA (Bakersfield HS) 51 Griffin Kemp ...... DL *+Sr. 6-5 265 I Las Vegas, NV (Palo Verde HS/Utah/Mesa Community College) 10 Dylan Krauss ...... WR *Fr. 5-9 175 RS Livermore, CA (Granada HS) 5 Lepi Lataimua ...... SB *Sr. 5-9 193 III San Bruno, CA (Serra HS) 71 Charles Lincoln ...... DL *Fr. 6-4 260 RS San Luis Obispo, CA (San Luis Obispo HS) 69 J.T. Lyon ...... OL *So. 6-3 270 SQ Westlake Village, CA (Chaminade HS)

66 Daniel Machado ...... OL *So. 6-3 283 SQ San Jose, CA (Valley Christian HS) 25 Dorien Mars ...... SB *Fr. 5-10 170 RS Chino Hills, CA (Roosevelt HS) 36 Caden McCloughan . . . . .DB *Jr. 6-1 190 RS San Jose, CA (Los Gatos HS/Foothill College) 4 D’Angelo McKenzie . . . . .DB *So. 5-10 180 I San Jose, CA (Valley Christian HS/Washington State) 19 Ryan McNab ...... WR *Sr. 5-10 165 III Northridge, CA (Notre Dame HS) 96 Mike Mercep ...... LB *Fr. 6-2 205 RS Lake Oswego, OR (Lake Oswego HS) 17 Bradley Mickey ...... DB *Sr. 5-11 185 III Arroyo Grande, CA (Arroyo Grande HS) 57 Timothy Miller ...... LB *So. 6-0 220 I San Luis Obispo, CA (St. Joseph HS) 59 Judaea Moon ...... LB *Fr. 6-0 235 RS San Jose, CA (Valley Christian HS) 3 Xavier Moore ...... SB *So. 6-1 190 I Winston-Salem, NC (Tracy (Calif.) HS) 2 Jaylen Morgan ...... DB *Sr. 5-10 170 I Hawthorne, CA (Hawthorne HS/Ohio U./El Camino College) 20 Jacob Naschke ...... SB *Sr. 5-8 180 I Woodland, CA (Woodland Christian HS)

Eli Otero ...... OL *So. 6-4 295 JC El Dorado Hills, CA (Oak Ridge HS/American River College) Trevor Owens ...... DB *Jr. 6-1 200 JC Chico, CA (Pleasant Valley HS/Butte College) 33 Laipeli Palu ...... LB *Sr. 6-0 222 I Burlingame, CA (Burlingame HS/College of San Mateo) 14 Cole Powers ...... QB *Fr. 6-2 180 RS Petaluma, CA (Petaluma HS) Cal Poly Football 2019 Cal Poly Spring Football Roster (Alphabetical) No. Name Pos. Cl. Ht. Wt. Exp. Hometown (Schools Attended) Hunter Raquet ...... QB *Jr. 6-4 205 JC Hollister, CA (San Benito HS/Monterey Peninsula College/Fresno State) Noah Rasheed ...... WR *Jr. 6-0 185 SQ Ladera Ranch, CA (Santa Margarita HS/Saddleback College) Julian Reed ...... DB So. 6-2 175 JC Sacramento, CA (Grant HS/American River College) 12 Kyle Reid ...... QB *Jr. 6-1 210 II Los Gatos, CA (Los Gatos HS) 75 Kyle Reis ...... OL *So. 6-2 275 SQ Manteca, CA (Manteca HS) 89 Justin Restani ...... WR *Fr. 6-0 170 RS Sacramento, CA (Pleasant Grove HS) 37 Ryan Rivera ...... FB *So. 6-3 240 I Tracy, CA (Kimball HS/Army Prep) 16 Ryan Robards ...... SB *Sr. 6-0 205 I Elk Grove, CA (Elk Grove HS/American River College) 85 Michael Roth ...... WR *Jr. 6-4 210 I Woodinville, WA (Woodinville HS) 35 Joey Ruiz ...... LB *Sr. 6-1 230 III Selma, CA (San Joaquin Memorial HS)

39 Will Semone ...... SB *Jr. 5-9 200 II Oakdale, CA (Oakdale HS) 82 Eli Shelton ...... WR *Jr. 5-10 165 II Chula Vista, CA (Mater Dei Catholic HS) 42 Matt Shotwell ...... LB *Sr. 6-0 225 III Goleta, CA (Bishop Diego HS) 77 Sawyer Sobelman ...... OL *Sr. 6-3 260 III Elk Grove, CA (Pleasant Grove HS) 90 Mitch Souza ...... K *Jr. 6-3 185 I Clovis, CA (Buchanan HS/Fresno CC) 54 Dominic Stellini-Splan . . .OL *Jr. 6-1 285 RS Tracy, CA (Tracy HS/CC San Francisco) 30 Sam Stewart, Jr...... FB/TE *Fr. 5-10 220 RS Bakersfield, CA (Liberty HS) 50 D.J. Stuckey ...... OL *Jr. 6-3 300 II Los Angeles, CA (Cathedral HS) 47 Matthew Stuppiello III . . .DB *Jr. 5-9 185 RS San Diego, CA (Cathedral Catholic HS/Claremont Mudd Scripps) 93 Kain Su’a ...... DL *Jr. 6-1 300 II Moreno Valley, CA (Rancho Verde HS)

63 Apefai Taifane ...... OL *Sr. 6-3 300 I Amanaye, American Samoa (Leone High School/West Hills College) 88 Colton Theaker ...... K So. 6-3 185 I Arroyo Grande, CA (Arroyo Grande HS) 41 Corey Thomas ...... LB *So. 6-0 210 I Upland, CA (Upland HS) 22 Duy Tran-Sampson ...... FB *Jr. 6-1 215 II Claremont, CA (Claremont HS) 38 Lance Vecchio ...... LB *Sr. 6-2 220 II Bellflower, CA (Villa Park HS)

70 Mohab Wahdan ...... OL *Fr. 6-4 290 RS Cairo, Egypt (Torrey Pines HS) 92 Richard Watkins ...... DL *Sr. 6-0 315 I Thousand Oaks, CA (Newbury Park HS/Moorpark College) 58 Garrett Weichman ...... OL *Jr. 6-4 325 RS Costa Mesa, CA (Edison HS/Orange Coast College) 48 Nick White ...... TE *Sr. 6-6 225 II Georgetown, CA (Golden Sierra HS) 52 Fenton Will ...... LB *Jr. 6-0 225 II Santa Maria, CA (St. Joseph HS) 72 Wade Willet ...... OL *Jr. 6-5 290 II Brentwood, CA (De La Salle HS) 94 Chase Windham ...... DL *Jr. 6-4 260 SQ Murrieta, CA (Vista Murrieta HS/Nevada) *Has utilized his redshirt year ^Has utilized a grayshirt year +Granted medical redshirt

offense Hangs on for 44-42 Victory in 2019 Cal Poly Spring Game C.J. Cole and Ryan Rivera ran for touchdowns and Jalen Hamler sides of the ball, but the bad news is we have things we've got to fix," hit Quentin Harrison with a scoring pass as the offense edged the Walsh added. "I was really pleased with the effort. I thought some defense 44-42 in Cal Poly's annual Spring Game held April 27 at guys stepped up and we got better in a lot of positions. That's what Doerr Family Field. we want to do — build some depth." The offense sprinted to an early lead with Rivera's three-yard run Among the top three signal callers, Hamler called his number a and Cole's 70-yard burst up the right sideline before the Mustang dozen times and gained 49 yards while also completing four of seven defense settled in and turned things around, holding the offense to passes for 71 yards and the one score. He engineered the pair of 70- seven three-and-outs after falling behind 23-3 under the modified yard drive that culminated with Rivera's three-yard touchdown run and scoring system. Only touchdown of the second half was an 11-yard Harrison's scoring catch. Jake Jeffrey was the quarterback when Cole pass from Hamler to Quentin Harrison. Xavier Moore returned a kick- sprinted 70 yards for a score and he completed his only pass attempt, off 90 yards for a score, but it was called back due to a penalty. a four-yarder to Moore. Kyle Reid completed his only two pass "The spring game was the culmination of what I said going in. One attempts and gained 16 yards on five rushes. side of the ball dominated each scrimmage we had so far. Today, the Linebackers Matt Shotwell and Fenton Will, another St. Joseph offense came out and dominated early and the defense came back. High School alumnus, led the charge on defense with Shotwell col- That's kind of the way it went all spring," said 11th-year Mustang head lecting a team-leading six tackles. coach Tim Walsh. In all, the offense gained 264 yards on 57 rushes, averaging 4.6 "The good news about that is we had some success on both yards a carry, and completed eight of 12 passes for 76 yards. Cal Poly Football

eau Baldwin, who Head Coach Beau Baldwin coached Eastern Washington to the 2010 NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision national title and has served as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Cal the last Bthree seasons, became Cal Poly's 17th head football coach on December 11, 2019.

"Beau is someone I have known and respected for a very long time, and I am so pleased that he is now a member of the Mustang Family," said Cal Poly Director of Athletics Don Oberhelman.

"His desire to lead and mentor young 95-35 Career Record men, and be an educator is some- (one Season at Central Washington) thing that is a ‘must’ at Cal Poly," (nine Seasons at eastern Washington) Oberhelman added. "In addition, he has a proven track record of winning Seven nCAA Playoff Berths Big Sky and national championships, Ten Winning Seasons recruiting top notch student-athletes, graduating his students, and creating NFL opportunities for many. Among head coaches with five or more years of experience in the Big Sky, Baldwin is the second-winningest coach with his .806 percentage in "Beau just seems to fit perfectly with Cal Poly." conference games only, behind Montana's Bobby Hauck and his .826 percentage (57-12). Both have coached in the conference for nine years. "We are thrilled to welcome Coach Baldwin to Cal Poly," said Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong. "Coach Baldwin's winning record and many Named Big Sky Coach of the Year in both 2012 and 2013, Baldwin also accomplishments on the field are impressive, but equally impressive is his was head coach at Central Washington in 2007, winning 10 of 13 games history of developing young men of character and supporting high acad- and guiding the Wildcats to the NCAA Division II quarterfinals, after emic achievement. serving as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Eastern Washington for four seasons (2003-06). "His passion for winning is complemented by his commitment to winning the right way and upholding the same values we hold dear at Cal Poly," During Baldwin's three seasons at Cal, the Bears won 20 of 38 games with Armstrong added. appearances in the 2018 Cheez-It Bowl and the 2019 Redbox Bowl.

Baldwin is returning to the Big Sky Conference after a three-year Baldwin's offenses during his first two campaigns at Cal were highlighted absence, compiling a 58-14 record in Big Sky Conference games and 85- by the play of Patrick Laird, the Mission Prep graduate who finished his 32 overall from 2008-16 as head coach at Eastern Washington with five Golden Bear career with 2,153 yards rushing and 14 touchdowns on the Big Sky titles, six FCS playoff berths and the national championship nine ground. Laird also caught more passes in his Cal career than any running years ago. back in school history with 99 receptions for 608 yards and five touchdowns. Laird's 51 receptions as a 2018 senior campaign were also a sin- "More than anything, I am just humbled and honored to be a part of the gle-season school record for a running back. Laird is now playing for the Mustang family and to be a part of a culture of commitment and history NFL's Miami Dolphins. that is rich both on and off the field," said Baldwin. "With the coaches and former student-athletes who were here before me, they set an amazing Cal was 7-5 during the 2019 regular season, finishing with wins over foundation that allows for the opportunity for myself and the program to Stanford and UCLA to earn a berth in the Redbox Bowl (formerly the keep moving in a great direction. Emerald Bowl). Quarterback Chase Garber, who missed four midseason games due to injury, completed 130 of 215 passes for 1,772 yards and 15 "I'd like to thank Don Oberhelman and President Armstrong. I just appre- touchdowns while Christopher Brown Jr. rushed for 914 yards and eight ciate so much their vision and what they see in myself in being the next scores in 13 games. Cal beat Illinois 35-20 in the Redbox Bowl to finish leader of Cal Poly football," Baldwin added. "I have so much respect for the year 8-5. Don over the years, what he's done here, and President Armstrong, not only for his vision of what we can be on the field, but who Cal Poly is as "I just have a passion for being a head coach," Baldwin said of his deci- a university and community. I am very humbled that I was chosen as the sion to coach at Cal Poly. "My experience in the last year at Cal was next leader." amazing and I owe a lot to Coach (Justin) Wilcox and the knowledge that I was able to gain, the experience I had and the student-athletes who I was Baldwin's 85 wins at Eastern Washington are tied for No. 5 in the Big Sky able to be around in the last three years. and his .726 winning percentage is No. 7. In conference games only, Baldwin's 58 victories are No. 4 in the Big Sky while his .806 winning "At the end of the day, I wanted badly to have another opportunity to lead percentage is No. 5 all-time. a program," Baldwin added. "With that being said, it had to be right. It had Cal Poly Football

to be the right fit, the right Head CoachIn 2012, Beauthe Eagles finished Baldwin community with the right 11-3 overall and 7-1 in the The Baldwin File people and that's what drew Big Sky to share the league Birthdate: May 21, 1972 me to Cal Poly. It just felt like title with Cal Poly and Birthplace: Santa Barbara, Calif. the right fit at the right time." Northern Arizona. College: Bachelor’s Degree, Central Washington ‘96 Family: Nicole Baldwin (wife), Mia (daughter), Prior to his arrival at Cal, Baldwin took a perennial Macie (daughter) Baldwin spent the previous playoff participant and honed Hometown: Tacoma, Wash. 10 seasons as a collegiate it into a national champion in High School: Curtis High School (Tacoma, Wash.) head coach, the last nine cam- 2010. The 13-2 season had a paigns at Eastern Washington storybook ending with a 20- Coaching experience following his first head 19 come-from-behind victory coaching job at Central over Delaware in the title Cal Poly (2020-Present) Washington in 2007. Baldwin game on Jan. 7, 2011, in Head Coach (Hired Dec. 11, 2019) compiled an overall record of Frisco, Texas. 95-35 (.731) and a 64-16 California (2017-19) (.800) mark in conference Baldwin was also 6-5 in Offensive Coordinator play in those 10 years. 2011, 8-4 in 2009 and 6-5 in his debut season as the Eastern Washington (2008-16) “It’s great to welcome back to the Big Sky Eastern Washington head coach in 2008. Head Coach Conference such an accomplished coach like NCAA Division I Playoffs (2009, 2010, Beau Baldwin," said Big Sky commissioner Before becoming a head coach, Baldwin 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016) Tom Wistrcill. "I know the future is very spent 13 seasons as an assistant beginning NCAA Division I National Champions bright for Cal Poly football!” with nine years as the quarterbacks coach at (2010) Central Washington (1994-2002) before four Big Sky Conference Champions Baldwin led his Eastern Washington squad to campaigns as the offensive coordinator and (2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016) a national FCS title and was named College quarterbacks coach at Eastern Washington Sporting News Coach of the Year in 2010. (2003-06). He won 11 or more games five times and Central Washington (2007) captured five league championships over his Baldwin coached several players who earned Head Coach final seven seasons as the school’s head national honors, including quarterbacks Bo NCAA Division II Quarterfinals coach. Eastern Washington annually had one Levi Mitchell, Gage Gubrud and Vernon of the top offenses in the NCAA Football Adams along with wide receiver Cooper Eastern Washington (2003-06) Championship Subdivision during Baldwin’s Kupp, now a member of the Los Angeles Offensive Coordinator tenure as head coach, with the Eagles rank- Rams after being selected by the team in the ing among both the top 10 in passing and third round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Mitchell Central Washington (1994-2002) total offense eight times. and Kupp were Walter Payton Award win- Quarterbacks Coach ners while defensive end Greg Peach and Baldwin’s last team as the head coach at linebacker J.C. Sherritt garnered the Buck Career Record as Head Coach Eastern Washington in 2016 compiled a 12-2 Buchanan Award. 2007 Central Washington ...... 10-3 overall record with one of the victories (10-3 in one Season at Central Washington) against Pac-12 opponent Washington State. Baldwin has been a part of playoff runs at 2008 Eastern Washington ...... 6-5 The Eagles reached the semifinals of the three collegiate levels – NCAA Football 2009 Eastern Washington ...... 8-4 NCAA FCS playoffs and were a perfect 8-0 Championship Subdivision, NCAA Division NCAA FCS Playoffs (First Round) in the Big Sky Conference to win their third II and NAIA. His 24-season collegiate 2010 Eastern Washington ...... 13-2 outright league title in the last four years. coaching résumé includes two national First in Big Sky, NCAA FCS National Champions 2011 Eastern Washington ...... 6-5 championships, 10 conference champi- 2012 Eastern Washington ...... 11-3 Eastern Washington was also the Big Sky onships, 12 postseason appearances and most First in Big Sky, NCAA FCS Playiffs (Semifinals) champion in 2014, finishing 7-1 in league recently a bowl game with Cal's appearance 2013 Eastern Washington ...... 12-3 play and 11-3 overall en route to a quarterfi- in the 2018 Cheez-It Bowl. First in Big Sky, NCAA FCS Playoffs (Semifinals) nal appearance in the FCS playoffs. Baldwin 2014 Eastern Washington ...... 11-3 was named American Football Coaches Seven of his 10 seasons as head coach – and First in Big Sky, NCAA FCS Playoffs (Quarterfinals) Association Region 5 Coach of the Year in two more at Eastern as an assistant – ended 2015 Eastern Washington ...... 6-5 the FCS in 2014. with playoff berths. He had three more play- 2016 Eastern Washington ...... 12-2 off appearances as an assistant at Central First in Big Sky, NCAA FCS Playoffs (Semifinals) Baldwin’s 2013 squad advanced to the semi- Washington, including the 1995 NAIA title. (85-32 in nine Seasons at eastern Washington) finals of the FCS playoffs after going a per- ——— fect 8-0 in the Big Sky for the first time in Baldwin played collegiately as a quarterback Total Ten Seasons ...... 95-35 school history to capture a league crown. The at Central Washington from 1990-93 and Eagles finished 12-3 overall after starting the earned his bachelor’s degree from the school campaign with a season-opening 49-46 win in 1996. He also spent one season in Sweden at No. 25 Oregon State, which was only the playing semi-pro football in 1993. fourth time a FCS team has ever defeated a ranked NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision Baldwin and his wife, Nicole, are the parents (FBS) team. of two daughters, Mia and Macie. Cal Poly Football Head Coach Beau Baldwin What They Said ... "Beau has an impressive resume of exciting, winning football. Beau's goal is to bring championship football to Cal Poly. With all of our support, we can reach these challenges of championship football." -- Ted Tollner

“In my five years with Coach Baldwin, he went above and beyond what I believe a coach is called to do. Not only did he help prepare us to be at our best every week on the field, but also exemplified and called us to be great human beings off of it. He taught me what it looks like to care for the people around you, to think of others before yourself, as well as to play for and find joy in the success of the guys lined up next to you. Congratulations to Cal Poly on hiring a great head coach and good luck to the Mustangs.” -- Cooper Kupp, former wide receiver at eastern Washington and starter for the L.A. Rams

“I am extremely excited about Cal Poly Former Baldwin Players Who Played Professionally being able to hire a coach as capable and national Football League accomplished as Beau Baldwin. He is a Central Washington Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams great person and a fantastic coach and I Jon Kitna, Seattle, Cincinnati, Detroit, Dallas Tevin McDonald, Oakland eastern Washington Erik Meyer, Cincinnati am confident all of the current and former Kendrick Bourne, San Francisco Aaron Neary, Los Angeles Rams players will come out and give their full Demitrius Bronson, Baltimore Ravens Nathan Overbay, Denver, Baltimore, Miami, support to Coach Baldwin.” Jesse Chatman, San Diego, Miami, Houston, Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay -- Steve Jones, Ceo of Allied N.Y. Jets Jake Rodgers, Denver Universal, Samson Ebukam, Los Angeles Rams Michael Roos, Tennessee philanthropist and former Cal Poly Albert Havili, Los Angeles Chargers Jay-Tee Tiuli, Seattle football player Matt Johnson, Dallas Isaiah Trufant, N.Y. Jets, Cleveland Taiwan Jones, Oakland, Buffalo, Houston Nsimba Webster, Los Angeles Rams

“Congratulations to Cal Poly for their selec- Canadian Football League tion of Coach Baldwin to lead their football eastern Washington T.J. Lee III, British Columbia program. Beau’s previous experience and Vernon Adams Jr., Hamilton Bo Levi Mitchell, Calgary success in winning FCS and Big Sky Cassidy Curtis, British Columbia Matt Nichols, Winnipeg Championships will no doubt serve the Victor Gamboa, Ottawa Greg Peach, Edmonton Mustangs well” Shaq Hill, Edmonton J.C. Sherritt, Edmonton -- Bill Chaves, Former eastern Brandon Kaufman, British Columbia D’londo Tucker, British Columbia Washington Director of Athletics 2019 Cal Poly Football Statistics (11 Games) -- Final oVeRALL HoMe AWAY neUTRAL *BIG SKY 3-8 1-4 2-4 0-0 3-6 DATe oPPonenT W/L SCoRe ATTenD DATe oPPonenT W/L SCoRe ATTenD Aug. 31 San Diego W 52-34 5,779 Oct. 19 *North Dakota L 26-30 5,186 Sept. 7 at Weber State (NC) L 24-41 8,792 Oct. 26 *Sacramento State L 14-38 7,032 Sept. 14 at Oregon State L 7-45 33,585 Nov. 2 *at Idaho L 9-21 6,424 Sept. 21 Bye Nov. 9 Bye Sept. 28 *at Southern Utah W 24-21 7,791 Nov. 16 *Eastern Washington L 41-42 6,582 Oct. 5 *Montana State L 28-34 (OT) 8,236 Nov. 23 *at Northern Colorado W 28-21 2,854 Oct. 12 *at UC Davis L 24-48 11,194 * Big Sky Conference game

Team Statistics Individual Statistics CP oPP RUSHInG G Att Gain Loss net Avg TD Long Avg/G TRAN-SAMPSON, Duy 11 235 1040 3 1037 4.4 8 87 94.3 SCORING ...... 277 375 HAMLER, Jalen 11 194 739 217 522 2.7 9 47 47.5 Points Per Game ...... 25.2 34.1 HERNANDEZ, Drew 10 57 403 4 399 7.0 1 34 39.9 Points Off Turnovers ...... 55 44 LATAIMUA, Lepi 10 33 279 5 274 8.3 1 50 27.4 FIRST DOWNS ...... 216 245 REID, Kyle 3 25 149 8 141 5.6 1 23 47.0 Rushing ...... 155 116 FRAMPTON, Dusty 11 34 132 0 132 3.9 0 11 12.0 MOORE, Xavier 11 17 111 6 105 6.2 0 21 9.5 Passing ...... 47 107 COLE, CJ 10 15 91 5 86 5.7 0 23 8.6 Penalty ...... 14 22 NAHHAS, Trey 11 17 53 0 53 3.1 0 5 4.8 RUSHING YARDAGE ...... 2800 2324 DUNU, Chuby 5 7 43 5 38 5.4 0 25 7.6 Yards gained rushing ...... 3091 2506 SEMONE, Will 11 1 12 0 12 12.0 0 12 1.1 Yards lost rushing ...... 291 182 ROBARDS, Ryan 3 1 3 0 3 3.0 0 3 1.0 CAMPBELL, J'uan 4 2 6 3 3 1.5 0 6 0.8 Rushing Attempts ...... 660 396 JEFFREY, Jake 4 14 29 27 2 0.1 1 10 0.5 Average Per Rush ...... 4.2 5.9 KOSKI, J.J. 11 2 1 2 -1 -0.5 0 1 -0.1 Average Per Game ...... 254.5 211.3 TEAM 7 6 0 6 -6 -1.0 0 0 -0.9 TDs Rushing ...... 21 28 Total...... 11 660 3091 291 2800 4.2 21 87 254.5 PASSING YARDAGE ...... 1340 2670 opponents...... 11 396 2506 182 2324 5.9 28 74 211.3 Comp-Att-Int ...... 74-131-5 206-325-9 PASSInG G effic Cmp-Att-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G Average Per Pass ...... 10.2 8.2 HAMLER, Jalen 11 175.58 62-108-5 57.4 1167 12 69 106.1 Average Per Catch ...... 18.1 13.0 JEFFREY, Jake 4 202.93 7-12-0 58.3 128 2 43 32.0 Average Per Game ...... 121.8 242.7 REID, Kyle 3 87.80 5-10-0 50.0 45 0 15 15.0 TDs Passing ...... 14 22 TEAM 7 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 Total...... 11 170.05 74-131-5 56.5 1340 14 69 121.8 TOTAL OFFENSE ...... 4140 4994 opponents...... 11 149.19 206-325-9 63.4 2670 22 75 242.7 Total Plays ...... 791 721 Average Per Play ...... 5.2 6.9 ReCeIVInG G no. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G Average Per Game ...... 376.4 454.0 KOSKI, J.J. 11 42 868 20.7 8 65 78.9 KICK RETURNS: #-Yards ...... 36-735 25-603 HARRISON, Quentin 11 17 362 21.3 5 69 32.9 HERNANDEZ, Drew 10 5 31 6.2 0 22 3.1 PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards ...... 6-31 27-292 MOORE, Xavier 11 3 39 13.0 1 16 3.5 INT RETURNS: #-Yards ...... 9-106 5-1 FRAMPTON, Dusty 11 3 29 9.7 0 18 2.6 KICK RETURN AVERAGE ...... 20.4 24.1 NAHHAS, Trey 11 1 5 5.0 0 5 0.5 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE ...... 5.2 10.8 LATAIMUA, Lepi 10 1 4 4.0 0 4 0.4 INT RETURN AVERAGE ...... 11.8 0.2 TRAN-SAMPSON, Duy 11 1 2 2.0 0 2 0.2 SHELTON, Eli 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 FUMBLES-LOST ...... 16-9 8-4 Total...... 11 74 1340 18.1 14 69 121.8 PENALTIES-Yards ...... 63-598 56-505 opponents...... 11 206 2670 13.0 22 75 242.7 Average Per Game ...... 54.4 45.9 PUNTS-Yards ...... 54-2291 40-1582 PUnT ReTURnS no. Yds Avg TD Long Average Per Punt ...... 42.4 39.5 MICKEY, Bradley 5 31 6.2 0 14 MORGAN, Jaylen 1 0 0.0 0 0 Net punt average ...... 36.3 37.3 Total...... 6 31 5.2 0 14 KICKOFFS-Yards ...... 54-3236 68-4111 opponents...... 27 292 10.8 0 38 Average Per Kick ...... 59.9 60.5 Net kick average ...... 38.6 40.1 KICKoFF ReTURnS no. Yds Avg TD Long TIME OF POSSESSION/Game . . . . 33:27 26:33 HARRISON, Quentin 17 331 19.5 0 52 MOORE, Xavier 8 173 21.6 0 59 3RD-DOWN Conversions ...... 77/178 59/130 KOSKI, J.J. 7 151 21.6 0 34 3rd-Down Pct ...... 43% 45% McKENZIE, D'Angelo 2 45 22.5 0 23 4TH-DOWN Conversions ...... 20/27 9/16 MCNAB, Ryan 1 24 24.0 0 24 4th-Down Pct ...... 74% 56% CAMPBELL, J'uan 1 11 11.0 0 11 SACKS BY-Yards ...... 8-59 28-154 Total...... 36 735 20.4 0 59 opponents...... 25 603 24.1 0 66 MISC YARDS ...... 0 0 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED ...... 37 51 InTeRCePTIonS no. Yds Avg TD Long FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS ...... 7-13 7-12 HOWELL, Kevin 3 58 19.3 1 30 ON-SIDE KICKS ...... 0-1 0-0 SHOTWELL, Matt 2 3 1.5 0 3 RED-ZONE SCORES ...... (23-33) 70% (39-46) 85% NICHOLS, Carter 1 32 32.0 0 32 REZA, Sharky 1 8 8.0 0 8 RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS .(19-33) 58% (33-46) 72% MICKEY, Bradley 1 5 5.0 0 5 PAT-ATTEMPTS ...... (34-34) 100% (44-46) 96% HUMPHREY, Kitu 1 0 0.0 0 0 ATTENDANCE ...... 32815 70590 Total...... 9 106 11.8 1 32 Games/Avg Per Game ...... 5/6563 6/11765 opponents...... 5 1 0.2 0 1 Neutral Site Games ...... 0/0 FUMBLe ReTURnS no. Yds Avg TD Long SOBELMAN,Sawyer 1 3 3.0 0 3 BY QUARTeRS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th oT Total DAVIS, Brandon 0 0 0.0 1 0 Cal Poly 40 90 62 85 0 277 Total...... 1 3 3.0 1 3 Opponents 83 114 90 82 6 375 opponents...... 2 100 50.0 1 78 2019 Cal Poly Football |------PATs ------| StatisticsPUnTInG (11 Games) no. Yds — Avg Final Long TB FC I20 50+ Blkd SCoRInG TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Pts. SOUZA, Mitch 54 2291 42.4 58 2 11 12 9 0 THEAKER, Colton 0 7-13 34-34 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 55 Total...... 54 2291 42.4 58 2 11 12 9 0 HAMLER, Jalen 9 0-0 0-0 0-1 0 0-0 0 0 54 opponents...... 40 1582 39.5 65 3 10 17 7 0 KOSKI, J.J. 8 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 48 TRAN-SAMPSON, Duy 8 0-0 0-0 0-1 0 0-0 0 0 48 KICKoFFS no. Yds Avg TB oB Retn net YdLn HARRISON, Quentin 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 30 THEAKER, Colton 54 3236 59.9 22 2 MOORE, Xavier 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Total...... 54 3236 59.9 22 2 603 38.6 26 HOWELL, Kevin 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 opponents...... 68 4111 60.5 26 2 735 40.1 24 REID, Kyle 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 DAVIS, Brandon 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 ALL PURPoSe G Rush Rec PR KoR IR Tot Avg/G HERNANDEZ, Drew 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 TRAN-SAMPSON, Duy 11 1037 2 0 0 0 1039 94.5 LATAIMUA, Lepi 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 KOSKI, J.J. 11 -1 868 0 151 0 1018 92.5 JEFFREY, Jake 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 HARRISON, Quentin 11 0 362 0 331 0 693 63.0 TEAM 0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0 0-0 0 0 0 HAMLER, Jalen 11 522 0 0 0 0 522 47.5 Total...... 37 7-13 34-34 0-3 0 0-0 0 0 277 HERNANDEZ, Drew 10 399 31 0 0 0 430 43.0 opponents...... 51 7-12 44-46 1-2 1 1-2 0 0 375 MOORE, Xavier 11 105 39 0 173 0 317 28.8 LATAIMUA, Lepi 10 274 4 0 0 0 278 27.8 ToTAL oFFenSe G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G FRAMPTON, Dusty 11 132 29 0 0 0 161 14.6 HAMLER, Jalen 11 302 522 1167 1689 153.5 REID, Kyle 3 141 0 0 0 0 141 47.0 TRAN-SAMPSON, Duy 11 235 1037 0 1037 94.3 COLE, CJ 10 86 0 0 0 0 86 8.6 HERNANDEZ, Drew 10 57 399 0 399 39.9 HOWELL, Kevin 10 0 0 0 0 58 58 5.8 LATAIMUA, Lepi 10 33 274 0 274 27.4 NAHHAS, Trey 11 53 5 0 0 0 58 5.3 REID, Kyle 3 35 141 45 186 62.0 McKENZIE, D'Angelo 2 0 0 0 45 0 45 22.5 FRAMPTON, Dusty 11 34 132 0 132 12.0 DUNU, Chuby 5 38 0 0 0 0 38 7.6 JEFFREY, Jake 4 26 2 128 130 32.5 MICKEY, Bradley 11 0 0 31 0 5 36 3.3 MOORE, Xavier 11 17 105 0 105 9.5 NICHOLS, Carter 11 0 0 0 0 32 32 2.9 COLE, CJ 10 15 86 0 86 8.6 MCNAB, Ryan 2 0 0 0 24 0 24 12.0 NAHHAS, Trey 11 17 53 0 53 4.8 CAMPBELL, J'uan 4 3 0 0 11 0 14 3.5 DUNU, Chuby 5 7 38 0 38 7.6 SEMONE, Will 11 12 0 0 0 0 12 1.1 SEMONE, Will 11 1 12 0 12 1.1 REZA, Sharky 11 0 0 0 0 8 8 0.7 ROBARDS, Ryan 3 1 3 0 3 1.0 ROBARDS, Ryan 3 3 0 0 0 0 3 1.0 CAMPBELL, J'uan 4 2 3 0 3 0.8 SHOTWELL, Matt 11 0 0 0 0 3 3 0.3 KOSKI, J.J. 11 2 -1 0 -1 -0.1 JEFFREY, Jake 4 2 0 0 0 0 2 0.5 TEAM 7 7 -6 0 -6 -0.9 TEAM 7 -6 0 0 0 0 -6 -0.9 Total...... 11 791 2800 1340 4140 376.4 Total...... 11 2800 1340 31 735 106 5012 455.6 opponents...... 11 721 2324 2670 4994 454.0 opponents...... 11 2324 2670 292 603 1 5890 535.5

DeFenSe |------Tackles------| |-Sacks-| |---Pass Def---| |-Fumbles-| Blk no. PLAYeR GP Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds no-Yds Int-Yds BrUp QBH Rcv-Yds FF Kick Safety 42 SHOTWELL, Matt 11 57 32 89 7.5-13 . 2-3 2 . . 1 . . 8 HUMPHREY, Kitu 11 46 27 73 2.5-7 1.0-5 1-0 5 . . . . . 9 COOPER, Aaron 11 37 30 67 6.0-24 1.0-9 . 7 1 . . . . 29 NICHOLS, Carter 11 33 18 51 3.0-9 . 1-32 5 . . 1 . . 18 HOWELL, Kevin 10 35 9 44 2.0-9 . 3-58 7 . . . . . 35 RUIZ, Joey 11 23 16 39 5.0-11 0.5-3 . 1 . . . . . 52 WILL, Fenton 11 21 17 38 1.5-3 . . 1 . . . . . 56 CECIL, Myles 11 17 18 35 2.0-8 1.5-8 . 1 . . . . . 46 NAVARRO, Nik 8 21 11 32 1.5-14 1.0-13 . 1 . 1-0 . . . 37 BOEHM, Ryan 11 16 16 32 0.5-2 0.5-2 . 1 1 1-0 . . . 20 REZA, Sharky 11 20 9 29 . . 1-8 4 . . . . . 21 DENNIS, Kameron 11 21 5 26 1.0-10 . . 3 . . . . . 17 MICKEY, Bradley 11 9 12 21 . . 1-5 3 . . . . . 33 PALU, Laipeli 5 6 8 14 1.0-4 ...... 44 WRIGHT, Matt 11 8 4 12 2.0-13 1.0-7 . . . . 1 . . 95 PHILLIPS,Brando 10 6 4 10 1.5-3 0.5-2 . 1 1 . 1 . . 38 VECCHIO, Lance 11 7 1 8 ...... 97 FAAAGI, Pono 11 2 5 7 1.0-2 ...... 91 FLOOD, Chris 11 4 2 6 1.0-10 1.0-10 ...... 32 NAHHAS, Trey 11 5 1 6 ...... 92 WATKINS,Richard 10 3 3 6 ...... 41 THOMAS, Corey 10 4 1 5 ...... 13 FOX, Daniel 9 3 2 5 . . . 1 . . . . . 27 DAVIS, Brandon 10 4 1 5 . . . . . 1-0 . . . 24 FRAMPTON, Dusty 11 1 1 2 ...... 31 GREIN, Dustin 3 1 1 2 ...... 88 THEAKER, Colton 11 1 1 2 ...... 28 DUNU, Chuby 5 2 . 2 ...... 43 ROSALES,Anthony 5 1 . 1 1.0-5 . . . . . 1 . . 39 SEMONE, Will 11 1 . 1 ...... 16 ROBARDS, Ryan 3 1 . 1 ...... 57 MILLER, Timothy 9 1 . 1 ...... 40 EUWING, Aarmon 4 1 . 1 ...... 77 SOBELMAN, Sawyer 11 1 . 1 . . . . . 1-3 . . . 90 SOUZA, Mitch 11 1 . 1 ...... 73 DiFRONZO, Nicolo 11 1 . 1 ...... 26 WITCHER, Peyton 11 . 1 1 ...... 6 KOSKI, J.J. 11 1 . 1 ...... Total...... 11 422 256 678 40-147 8-59 9-106 43 3 4-3 5 . . opponents...... 11 520 391 911 75.0-261 28-154 5-1 14 6 9-100 5 . .

FIeLD GoALS FGM-FGA Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg Blk THEAKER, Colton 7-13 53.8 0-0 3-4 1-4 2-4 1-1 52 0

FG SeQUenCe CAL PoLY oPPonenTS FG SeQUenCe CAL PoLY oPPonenTS FG SeQUenCe CAL PoLY oPPonenTS U. San Diego (28) - Montana State 32,48 50 Idaho (44) 48 Weber State (22) (43),(30) UC Davis (52) (31),(29),50s Eastern Washington 35 - Oregon State 37,42 (26) North Dakota (25),(42) (23) Northern Colorado 25 - Southern Utah (36) 23 Sacramento State - (32),39 (Field Goals Made)