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USD to Open Football Season Against Whittier

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The University of San Diego opens its football season today at 1:30 p.m. at Whittier College.

The Toreros (5-5 last season) were defeated by Whittier, 32-8, in 1985. Whittier finished 7-3.

USD is led by junior quarterback Pat Dixon, who passed for 1,142 yards last season, and junior tight end Lionel DeMorst, who had 33 receptions.

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Eight starters return for USD on defense, including junior linebacker John Gutsmiedl and senior cornerback Ben Stoebner. Whittier returns 36 lettermen, including quarterback Ramon Juarez.

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