USD to Open Football Season Against Whittier
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.
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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