NCAAF

Cal Poly Mustangs at San Diego Toreros

· NCAA - Football
1-0, 1-0 Away
Final
41 - 17
0-1, 0-1 Home

Ty Dieffenbach accounts for 3 TDs to help Cal Poly topple San Diego 41-17

Dieffenbach completed 18-of-27 passes for 263 yards and threw touchdowns of 12 and 14 yards to Michael Briscoe in the first quarter for a 14-0 lead. The Mustangs pushed the lead to 24-0 when Dieffenbach scored on a 43-yard run just before halftime.

The Toreros drew within 27-17 early in the fourth when Adam Criter took his lone carry of the game 79 yards with 14:49 left to play. But on Cal Poly's following drive, Dieffenbach led a seven-play, 63-yard drive that lasted just 2:14 and ended when Tyrei Washington crashed in from a yard out, doubling the margin.

Reserve quarterback Anthony Grigsby Jr. ended the scoring, throwing a 14-yard touchdown to Alek Marshall with 1:56 left.

Dom Nankil threw for 202 yards and a touchdown for the Toreros.

How To Watch

How can I watch Cal Poly Mustangs vs. San Diego Toreros?
  • TV Channel: Mustangs at Toreros 2021 College Football, week 1, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary

CP TD 1st Period 11:52 Michael Briscoe 12 Yd pass from Ty Dieffenbach (Gianluca Dimauro Kick)
CP TD 1st Period 5:58 Michael Briscoe 14 Yd pass from Ty Dieffenbach (Gianluca Dimauro Kick)
CP FG 2nd Period 14:15 Gianluca Dimauro 30 Yd Field Goal
CP TD 2nd Period 1:05 Ty Dieffenbach 43 Yd Run (Noah Serna Kick)
USD TD 2nd Period 0:00 Bradley Schlom 45 Yd pass from Dom Nankil (Emiliano Salazar Kick)
USD FG 3rd Period 10:21 Emiliano Salazar 35 Yd Field Goal
CP FG 3rd Period 6:49 Gianluca Dimauro 26 Yd Field Goal
USD TD 4th Period 14:49 Adam Criter 79 Yd Run (Emiliano Salazar Kick)
CP TD 4th Period 12:37 T. Dieffenbach pass to J. Garrison for 20 yds for a TD
CP TD 4th Period 12:29 Tyrei Washington 1 Yd Run (Noah Serna Kick)
CP TD 4th Period 1:56 Alek Marshall 14 Yd pass from Anthony Grigsby Jr. (Gianluca Dimauro Kick)

Statistics

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32 1st Downs 16
7-13 3rd down efficiency 5-15
0-0 4th down efficiency 1-2
469 Total Yards 367
335 Passing 202
22/33 Comp/Att 19/30
10.2 Yards per pass 6.7
134 Rushing 165
38 Rushing Attempts 33
3.5 Yards per rush 5.0
8-54 Penalties 7-91
0 Turnovers 0
0 Fumbles lost 0
0 Interceptions thrown 0
30:53 Possession 29:07

Game Information

Venue: Torero Stadium

Location: San Diego, CA
Attendance: 5,806 · Capacity:
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