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Team History
A storied program with 3 D2 national championships and 25 conference championships. The highs haven't been as high since joining the FBS, but they have played in 14 bowls including 7 straight in the 2010's. They have not finished with a winning record since firing Skip Holtz, the coach that took them to those 7 consecutive bowl games.
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Peak of Program
In 2019 they won ten games for the first time in program history, including a shutout of the Miami Hurricanes in a bowl game. This was on a run where they won at least 7 games in 8 out of 9 seasons.
Rock Bottom
In 1993 they went 2-9 while playing in the Big West conference. Their average score that year was 13-30.
Best Ever Player
Terry Bradshaw (QB, 1966-1969): He was the starter for 2 seasons, finishing 1st and 3rd nationally in passing yards those seasons. He went on to go 1st overall in the NFL draft.
Best Ever Coach
Joe Aillet (1940-1966): College football hall of famer who they named the stadium after. 151 career wins here to go with 12 conference championships.
Stadium
Joe Aillet Stadium
First Season
1901
Enrollment
11,000