Cal Poly Mustangs at San Diego Toreros
· NCAA - Football
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.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 11:52 | Michael Briscoe 12 Yd pass from Ty Dieffenbach (Gianluca Dimauro Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 5:58 | Michael Briscoe 14 Yd pass from Ty Dieffenbach (Gianluca Dimauro Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 14:15 | Gianluca Dimauro 30 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:05 | Ty Dieffenbach 43 Yd Run (Noah Serna Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:00 | Bradley Schlom 45 Yd pass from Dom Nankil (Emiliano Salazar Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 10:21 | Emiliano Salazar 35 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 3rd Period 6:49 | Gianluca Dimauro 26 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 14:49 | Adam Criter 79 Yd Run (Emiliano Salazar Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 12:37 | T. Dieffenbach pass to J. Garrison for 20 yds for a TD |
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TD | 4th Period 12:29 | Tyrei Washington 1 Yd Run (Noah Serna Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 1:56 | Alek Marshall 14 Yd pass from Anthony Grigsby Jr. (Gianluca Dimauro Kick) |
Statistics
 CP |
 USD |
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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
Location: San Diego, CA
Attendance: 5,806 · Capacity:
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