#1 The Best of Both Worlds
One of the nations top colleges for combining academic and athletic achievement.

#2 Academic Support
CSM's academic resources and tutorial programs prepare CSM student-athletes for success in the classroom

#3 Winning Championships
CSM has won three conference championships in the last five years

#4 Successful Transfer Rates
CSM is #1 in our region for transferring students to UC schools and we have guaranteed transfer agreements with most UC and CSU schools. Since 2001 over 70 student-athletes have transferred to top 4-year universities across the nation.

#5 Academic Achievement
CSM's football has boasted a team grade point average of 3.0 or better in 10 straight semesters. Mandatory study hall and the Academic Game Planning Program are big reasons why Bulldog student-athletes succeed in the classroom.

#6 Athletic Development
CSM's Athletic Development Program is one of the best in the country. Discipline, consistency and hard work is key.

#7 NFL Coaching
Coach Owens' NFL experience allows him to bring NFL schemes, techniques, game and drill tape back to CSM so the players can reap the benefits of the teaching.

#8 Exposure
Recruiters from the top schools in the country make regular contact with CSM coaches and visits to see the sophomore talent. When you play at CSM, you play on a big stage.

#9 Consistent Success
CSM's 40 wins during the last 5 years ranks among the nations best.

#10 High National Profile
With final rankings of #6 in the nation (2003) and #9 in the nation (2005), CSM has finished in the nation's top 10 two out of the last three years.

#11 Fantastic Facilities
The brand new 8.5 million dollar athletic complex makes CSM's facilities unbeatable and game day atmosphere among the nation's elite.

#12 Great Media Attention
The CSM football program hosts weekly press conferences for the four newspapers that cover CSM football. Home games are televised on Peninsula TV.

#13 Impressive Recognition
CSM consistently has players earn All-State, All-American and Academic All-American honors.

#14 Big Bowl Games
CSM has appeared in 5 consecutive bowl games most recently hosting and winning the 1st Annual Bulldog Bowl.

#15 Attacking Defense
An aggressive attacking system brought to CSM by Head Coach, Larry Owens, brings NFL schemes to the gridiron. The Bulldogs led the nation in interceptions in 2001 and 2003.

#16 Innovative Offense
A wide-open balanced system that has smashed dozens of school records since 2001. Coach Pollack's "Spread 'em & Shred 'em Offense" is consistently one of the top offenses in the nation. In 2005, CSM led the Norcal conference in total offense with 462 per game and total points with 42 per game.

#17 The Norcal Conference
Regarded as the nation's toughest, most passionate, competitive and successful conference in the country.

#18 The Bulldog Nation
The unmatched fraternity of Bulldog alums who have launched their careers at CSM. Seven Bulldogs have won super bowls as either players or coaches. Bulldog alums John Madden and Bill Walsh are members of the NFL Hall of Fame.

#19 Campus Life
Take one walk through the campus and you will see why it's such a great environment for higher learning.

#20 Location, Location, Location
College of San Mateo sits atop the San Mateo Hills overlooking the San Francisco Bay Area. Conveniently located 20 minutes from Oakland, San Francisco and San Jose makes CSM easily accessible to students around the Bay Area.