1984 Cal State Fullerton Titans football
PCAA champion
ConferencePacific Coast Athletic Association
Record12–0 (7–0 PCAA)
Head coach
Defensive coordinatorBob Burt (5th season)
Home stadiumSanta Ana Stadium
Seasons
← 1983
1985 →
1984 Pacific Coast Athletic Association football standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Cal State Fullerton $ 7 – 0 – 0 12 – 0 – 0
San Jose State 6 – 1 – 0 7 – 4 – 0
Fresno State 4 – 3 – 0 7 – 5 – 0
Long Beach State 4 – 3 – 0 5 – 6 – 0
Pacific (CA) 3 – 4 – 0 5 – 6 – 0
Utah State 2 – 5 – 0 2 – 9 – 0
New Mexico State 1 – 6 – 0 2 – 9 – 0
UNLV 0 – 7 – 0 0 – 13 – 0
  • $ – Conference champion
  • Records adjusted for UNLV's forfeit of all 11 victories

The 1984 Cal State Fullerton Titans football team represented California State University, Fullerton as a member of the Pacific Coast Athletic Association (PCAA) during the 1984 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by fifth-year head coach Gene Murphy, Cal State Fullerton finished the season with an overall record of 11–1 and a mark of 6–1 in conference play, placing second in the PCAA behind UNLV, who dealt the Titans their only defeat of the season. Cal State Fullerton played its home games at Santa Ana Stadium in Santa Ana, California. This was the fourth home venue for the Titans in three years, but they continued playing in Santa Ana Stadium for the next eight season.

In March 1985, it was found that UNLV had used several ineligible players during the 1983 and 1984 seasons. As a result, UNLV was forced to forfeit all of their victories in those two seasons.[1] With the forfeit from UNLV, Cal State Fullerton's 1984 record improved to 12–0 overall and 7–0 in conference play, giving the Titans the PCAA title.[2] 1984 was the most successful of the Cal State Fullerton Titans football program's 23 seasons of competition.

Schedule

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 1at Boise State*
W 27–2516,845[3]
September 8at Hawaii*
W 21–1345,066[4]
September 15Idaho*
W 28–75,650[5]
September 22at Colorado State*
W 34–2223,512[6]
September 29Utah State
  • Santa Ana Stadium
  • Santa Ana, CA
W 27–166,262[7]
October 6at Pacific (CA)
W 41–3119,567[8]
October 13San Jose Statedagger
  • Santa Ana Stadium
  • Santa Ana, CA
W 21–129,260[9]
October 20at Nevada*
W 36–1411,026[10]
October 27at Long Beach State
W 42–289,721[11]
November 3Fresno State
  • Santa Ana Stadium
  • Santa Ana, CA
W 20–1712,121[12]
November 10at UNLV
W 20–0 (forfeit win)25,678[13]
November 17at New Mexico State
W 20–08,634[14]
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming

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Team players in the NFL

The following Cal State Fullerton Titans were selected in the 1985 NFL Draft.[17][18][19]

Player Position Round Overall NFL team
Daren Gilbert Tackle 2 38 New Orleans Saints
Andre Pinesett Defensive tackle 10 256 Indianapolis Colts

The following finished their college career in 1984, were not drafted, but played in the NFL.[note 1]

Player Position First NFL team
Marv Williams Tight end 1987 Washington Redskins
Vincent Gamache Punter 1986 Seattle Seahawks

Notes

  1. ^ Starting quarterback Damon Allen did not play in the NFL, but played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for 23 years and was elected to the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 2012.

References

  1. ^ Jim McCurdie (March 13, 1985). "UNLV Punished for Using Ineligible Football Players". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. Retrieved February 11, 2017.
  2. ^ "The Pacific Coast Athletic Association's 1984 football championship, forfeited..." UPI Archives. May 17, 1985. Retrieved February 11, 2017.
  3. ^ John Weyler (September 4, 1984). "Weller Gives Fullerton a Big Hand as the Titans Edge Boise State, 27-25". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. p. III-7. Retrieved February 11, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  4. ^ John Weyler (September 10, 1984). "Fullerton's on the Offensive After Its Win Over Hawaii". The Los Angeles Times (Orange County ed.). Los Angeles, California. p. III-9. Retrieved February 11, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  5. ^ John Weyler (September 16, 1984). "Fullerton Falters in First Half but Recovers in Time to Beat Idaho, 28-7". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. p. III-9. Retrieved February 11, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  6. ^ John Weyler (September 23, 1984). "A Return Engagement by Fullerton's Defense Produces 34-22 Victory". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. p. III-9. Retrieved February 11, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  7. ^ John Weyler (September 30, 1984). "Allen-Led Titans Win Again, 27-16". The Los Angeles Times (Orange County ed.). Los Angeles, California. p. III-1. Retrieved February 11, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  8. ^ John Weyler (October 7, 1984). "Fullerton Steals Pacific Blind for Sixth Straight Victory, 41-31". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. p. III-11. Retrieved February 11, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  9. ^ John Weyler (October 14, 1984). "Fullerton Runs Record to 7-0 With 21-12 Win Over San Jose". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. p. III-11. Retrieved February 11, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  10. ^ John Weyler (October 21, 1984). "Cal State Fullerton Extends Streak". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. p. III-12. Retrieved February 11, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  11. ^ John Weyler (October 28, 1984). "Long Beach Can't Hold Back Titans". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. p. III-4. Retrieved February 10, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  12. ^ "Fresno State 2016 Media Guide" (PDF). Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  13. ^ John Weyler (November 11, 1984). "Cal State Fullerton Loses Its Magic in Las Vegas". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. p. III-2. Retrieved February 11, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  14. ^ John Weyler (November 18, 1984). "Despite Win, 11-1 Record, It's Not a Happy Ending for Fullerton". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. p. III-7. Retrieved February 11, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  15. ^ "1984 Cal State Fullerton Titans Schedule and Results". Retrieved February 1, 2017.
  16. ^ "1984 - Cal St.-Fullerton". Archived from the original on September 11, 2015. Retrieved February 1, 2017.
  17. ^ "1985 NFL Draft". Archived from the original on December 21, 2007. Retrieved February 6, 2017.
  18. ^ "Cal State-Fullerton Players/Alumni". Retrieved February 6, 2017.
  19. ^ "Draft History: Cal State-Fullerton". Retrieved March 18, 2017.
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