1958 California Vulcans football team

The 1958 California Vulcans football team was an American football team that represented the California State Teachers College (now known as California University of Pennsylvania) of California, Pennsylvania, as a member of the Pennsylvania State Teachers College Conference (PSTCC) during the 1958 NCAA College Division football season. In their ninth year under head coach Ted Nemeth, the Vulcans compiled a perfect 8–0 record (6–0 against PSTCC opponents), won the PSTCC championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 202 to 31.[1]

1958 California Vulcans football
PSTCC champion
ConferencePennsylvania State Teachers College Conference
Record8–0 (6–0 PSTCC)
Head coach
  • Ted Nemeth (9th season)
1958 Pennsylvania State Teachers College Conference football standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L TW L T
California (PA) $ 6 –0 –08 –0 –0
No. T–16 West Chester 6 –0 –09 –1 –0
Indiana (PA) 4 –1 –05 –3 –0
Lock Haven 5 –2 –05 –3 –0
Bloomsburg 3 –2 –15 –2 –1
Slippery Rock 2 –3 –12 –6 –1
Millersville 3 –3 –06 –3 –0
Shippensburg 3 –4 –04 –4 –0
Edinboro 2 –4 –14 –4 –1
Clarion 2 –4 –03 –6 –0
East Stroudsburg 1 –3 –12 –5 –2
Kutztown 1 –2 –03 –3 –1
Mansfield 1 –6 –02 –6 –0
Cheyney 0 –5 –00 –7 –0
  • $ – Conference champion
  • Conference standings were based on the Saylor system of ratings.
Rankings from UPI Poll

California and West Chester both compiled undefeated records against conference opponents, but California was declared the conference champion under the "Saylor-system" used by the PSTCC which took into account overall win-loss record and caliber of opposition.[2] It was the first time a team from western Pennsylvania won the PSTCC championship.[3]

California's senior left halfback Carl Trimber was the leading scorer in the PSTCC. The Vulcans also had the best scoring defense in the conference, giving up only 31 points in eight games. Against the rush, the Vulcans allowed an average of only 42 yards per game.[4]

Schedule
DateOpponentSiteResultSource
September 27Indiana (PA)California, PAW 13–0[5]
October 4Lock HavenCalifornia, PAW 20–7
October 11at ShippensburgShippensburg, PAW 19–0
October 18Slippery RockCalifornia, PAW 34–6
October 25ClarionCalifornia, PAW 28–0[6]
November 1at Susquehanna*Selinsgrove, PAW 34–12[7]
November 8at EdinboroEdinboro, PAW 13–0[8]
November 15at Washington & Jefferson*
W 41–6[9]
  • *Non-conference game

Players
  • Curt Calamari, tackle, senior[4]
  • George Kupets, defensive halfback and backup quarterback, senior[4]
  • Pete Petroff, center, senior[4]
  • Jack Scarvel, guard and defensive captain, senior[4]
  • Carl Trimber, left halfback, senior[4]
  • Adam Vlanich, end, senior[4]

References
  1. "California Yearly Results". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on September 6, 2015. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  2. "Western Team Finally Captures STC Crown". The Daily Record. East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. November 18, 1958. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Tech's Amazing Win District's Highlight: California Teachers' Victory Gives Them Conference Title, Bowl Shot". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. November 17, 1958. p. 26 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "California Vulcans Are Tops In Offense, Defense: Combination Meant Perfect Mark For CSTC". The Daily Republican. November 20, 1958. p. 3 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "California Wins on Indiana Fumbles, 13 To 0: Big Indians Beaten In First Conference Test". Indiana Evening Gazette. September 29, 1958. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. "California Wins Fifth In Row, 28-0: Vulcans Retain STC Lead By Trimming Clarion". Pittsburgh Press. October 26, 1958. p. III-6 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. "Undefeated Cal. Tchrs. Grab No. 6 by 34 to 12". Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph. November 2, 1958. p. III-6 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. "Cal. Tchrs. Grab 7th". Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph. November 9, 1958. p. III-6 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. "California STC Ends Unbeaten". The Philadelphia Inquirer. November 16, 1958. p. 1S – via Newspapers.com.
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