1979 Pacific Tigers football team


The 1979 Pacific Tigers football team represented the University of the Pacific in the 1979 NCAA Division I-A football season as a member of the Pacific Coast Athletic Association.
The team was led by head coach Bob Toledo, in his first year, and played their home games at Pacific Memorial Stadium in Stockton, California. They finished the season with a record of three wins and seven losses. The Tigers were outscored by their opponents 162–193 over the season.

Schedule

Team players in the NFL

The following UOP players were selected in the 1980 NFL Draft.
PlayerPositionRoundOverallNFL team
Brad VassarLinebacker5117Atlanta Falcons
Jack CosgroveCenter8207Seattle Seahawks
Mike HouseTight end8208New England Patriots

The following finished their college career in 1979, were not drafted, but played in the NFL.
PlayerPositionFirst NFL team
Kevin TurnerLinebacker1980 New York Giants
Mike WhitedTackle1980 Detroit Lions