| Cal State Northridge Matadors football | |
|---|---|
 | |
| First season | 1962; 62 years ago |
| Last season | 2001; 23 years ago |
| Stadium | Devonshire Downs (capacity: 6,500) |
| Field surface | Natural grass |
| Location | Northridge, California |
| NCAA division | Division I-AA (1993–2001) Division II (1973–1992) College Division (1962–1972) |
| Past conferences | Independent (2001) Big Sky (1996–2000) AWC (1993–1995) WFC (1982–1992) CCAA (1962–1981) |
| All-time record | 182–231–4 (.441) |
| Bowl record | 0–1 (.000) |
| Playoff appearances | 1 (1990) |
| Playoff record | 0–1 |
| Conference titles | 3 |
| Colors | Red, white, and black[1] |
| Website | GoMatadors.com |
The Cal State Northridge Matadors football team represented California State University, Northridge in the sport of American football from the 1962 through 2001 seasons. Between 1962 and 1992, Cal State Northridge competed at the NCAA Division II level prior to moving to Division I-AA in 1993. The Matadors played their home games at multiple stadiums throughout their history, with the most recent being North Campus Stadium in Northridge, California.
Until 1972, the school's name was "San Fernando Valley State College." The team disbanded after 2001[2] due to budget concerns, with the cost of the program ($1.3 million per year) outweighing a department that was thousands of dollars in the red. The scholarships were honored by the school.[3]
- ^ CSUN Matadors Brand Identity, Usage and Style Guide (PDF). June 22, 2015. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
- ^ Aird, Donovan (June 5, 2008). "How the West was undone". Mustang Daily. p. 14. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ Gary Fox (November 21, 2001). "Northridge Football Eliminated". The Los Angeles Times. p. C11. Retrieved October 27, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
