The team was led by head coach Bob Toledo, in his first year, and played their home games at Pacific Memorial Stadium[note 2] in Stockton, California. They finished the season with a record of three wins and seven losses (3–7, 0–5 PCAA). The Tigers were outscored by their opponents 162–193 over the season.
^The official name of Cal Poly has been California Polytechnic State University since 1947. However, it is more commonly known as either Cal Poly San Luis Obispo or just Cal Poly.
^"Oxy's Allen Off to Rough Start". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. September 16, 1979. p. III-17. Retrieved March 31, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
^Pete Donovan (September 30, 1979). "Surprise! Titans Defeat Pacific". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. p. III-1. Retrieved February 10, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
^Pete Donovan (September 30, 1979). "Fullerton Surprises Pacific, 17-7". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. p. III-20. Retrieved February 10, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
^49er; 1980 Football Media Guide (pamphlet). Long Beach, California: CSULB Athletic Department. 1980.
^"Luther Rallies San Jose State". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. November 11, 1979. p. III-16. Retrieved February 14, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.