The 2018 San Diego Toreros football team represented the

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as a member of the

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(PFL) during the

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. Led by sixth-year head coach Dale Lindsey, the Toreros compiled an overall record of 9–3 with a mark of 8–0 in conference play, winning the PFL title. San Diego earned the conference's automatic bid to the

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playoffs, where the Toreros lost in the first round to Nicholls. The team played home games at

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Preseason

Award watch lists

Preseason All-PFL team

The PFL released their preseason all-PFL team on July 30, 2018, with the Toreros having four players selected. Offense Anthony Lawrence – QB Zack Nelson – FB Daniel Cooney – OL Defense Connor Spencer – DL

Preseason coaches poll

The PFL released their preseason coaches poll on July 31, 2018, with the Toreros predicted to finish as PFL champions.

Preseason

Award watch lists

Preseason All-PFL team

Preseason coaches poll

Schedule

Ranking movements

Game summaries

Western New Mexico

At UC Davis

At Harvard

Stetson

At Morehead State

Dayton

At Butler

Jacksonville

At Drake

Davidson

At Marist

At Nicholls—NCAA Division I First Round

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