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Foster Farms Bowl 2016: Utah and Indiana Stars Contribute to 49ers Legacy
By Joe Hession 49ers Museum Historian Representatives of the Pac-12 and Big Ten conferences will clash at the 2016 Foster Farms Bowl to be held December 28th at Levi’s Stadium. Utah started its season with an impressive 7-1 mark and was on the verge of slipping past the fourth-ranked Washington Huskies when a late-game punt…
2016 Foster Farms Bowl Preview: #19 Utah vs. Indiana
The 2016 Foster Farms Bowl pits the No. 19 ranked Utah Utes (8-4, 5-4) out of the Pac-12 against the unranked Indiana Hoosiers (6-6, 4-5) from the Big Ten. The game will take place on Dec. 28, 2016 at Levi’s® Stadium and can be viewed on FOX at 5:30 p.m. PT. …
What the Coaches are Saying about the 2016 Foster Farms Bowl
The head coaches of the Utah Utes and Indiana Hoosiers recently spoke with reporters to share their excitement for the upcoming 2016 Foster Farms Bowl at Levi’s® Stadium. …
Levi’s® Stadium Selected to Host Knockout Round of CONCACAF Gold Cup 2017 in July
The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association of Football (CONCACAF) today announced that Levi’s Stadium has been selected to host a Knockout Round match of the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup next July. Levi’s Stadium is one of 14 venues selected to host matches in the 2017 edition of the Gold Cup to be…
#19 Utah to Meet Indiana in 2016 Foster Farms Bowl at Levi’s® Stadium
The pairing is set for the annual Foster Farms Bowl at Levi’s Stadium as the 19th-ranked Utah Utes (8-4, 5-4 Pac-12) and Indiana Hoosiers (6-6, 4-5 Big Ten) will represent the Pac-12 and Big Ten Conferences, respectively. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Bay Area Bowl Game and the first time that the…
Pac-12 Rivals Share Link to 49ers
By Joe Hession 49ers Museum Historian Colorado and Washington battle Friday for the 2016 Pac-12 championship at Levi’s Stadium but they have one notable thing in common. Both universities have provided the San Francisco 49ers with a steady stream of exceptional athletes. Artifacts and film highlights of many of these former stars are featured in…
CFB Week 13 Recap
The final weekend of the regular season provided some exciting rivalry game action in both the Pac-12 and Big Ten with teams fighting for bowl eligibility. Fri. Nov. 25 Team 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Final #16 Nebraska 0 3 7 0 10 Iowa 13 7 6 14 40 Iowa…
CFB Week 12 Recap
The second-to-last weekend of the season provided plenty of fireworks in the Pac-12 and Big Ten. Two Top-25 teams fell and some major senior day performances stole the show. Sat. Nov. 19 Team 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Final #2 Ohio State 7 3 7 0 17 Michigan State 7 3…
CFB Week 11 Recap
The second weekend of November caused some chaos in both the Pac-12 and Big Ten with upsets telling the story in an action-packed slate of games. Thurs. Nov. 10 Team 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Final #15 Utah 0 21 7 21 49 Arizona State 13 7 6 0 26 Utah…
CFP Week 10 Recap
It was a banner weekend for both the Pac-12 and Big Ten! A Top-10 matchup cemented one team’s hunt for the College Football Playoffs and other major attractions tightened up the conference title races. Thurs. Nov. 3 Team 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Final UCLA 7 3 3 0 10 #15 Colorado…
CFP Week 9 Recap
It was a marquee weekend for both the Pac-12 and Big Ten. A Top-15 matchup cemented one team’s hunt for the College Football Playoff and three other contests tightened up the conference races. Thurs. Oct. 27 Team 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Final Cal 0 10 7 7 24 USC 14…
CFB Week 8 Recap
Division leaders began setting their sights on conference title games and a Top-5 team went down to defeat. Pac-12 and Big Ten teams provided plenty of drama and excitement in Week Eight. Fri. Oct. 21 Team 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter 1st Overtime 2nd Overtime Final Oregon 0 14 14 14…
CFB Week 7 Recap
In a week where rivalries began to take center stage and a battle of Top-10 teams stole the headlines, the Pac-12 and Big Ten provided plenty of excitement in Week 7. Sat. Oct. 15 Team 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Final #10 Nebraska 17 0 0 10 27 Indiana 0 8…
Jesse Lovejoy, Director of STEAM Education and 49ers Museum, Elected To International Sports Heritage Association Board of Directors
Just last week, Jesse Lovejoy, director of STEAM Education and the 49ers Museum, was elected to the International Sports Heritage Association (ISHA) Board of Directors. ISHA is a non-profit membership organization incorporated in 1971 which educates, promotes and supports organizations and individuals engaged in the celebration of sports heritage. Earlier in 2016, ISHA presented the…
CFB Week 6 Recap
Another strong weekend of conference play where rivalry took center stage in both the Pac-12 and the Big Ten. Take a look at the previous weekend’s action below. Sat. Oct. 8 Team 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Final Indiana 3 7 7 0 17 #2 Ohio State 3 21 7 7…
Levi’s® Stadium Achieves LEED Gold Certification for Operations and Maintenance of an Existing Building
Venue announces second LEED Gold distinction on same day the 49ers are recognized by the White House OSTP for its commitment to fighting climate change SANTA CLARA, Calif. – The San Francisco 49ers today announced that Levi’s Stadium has achieved its second LEED Gold certification from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), this time…
CFB Week 5 Recap
As we head into October, conference play heats up for both the Pac-12 and Big Ten. Week five featured fireworks throughout the conferences. Take a look at the previous weekend’s action below. Fri. Sept. 30 Team 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Final #7 Stanford 0 0 6 0 6 #10 Washington 13…
CFB Week 4 Recap
The final weekend of September showcased the Pac-12 and Big Ten playing a full slate of conference games. Here’s a quick look back at all of the Pac-12 and Big Ten Conference action. Fri. Sept. 23 Team 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Final USC 7 10 7 3 27 #24 Utah…