The 2018 San Diego Toreros football team represented the University of San Diego during the 2018 NCAA Division I FCS football season. They were led by sixth-year head coach Dale Lindsey and played their home games at Torero Stadium. They were a member of the Pioneer Football League. They finished the season 9–3, 8–0 in PFL play to be PFL champions. They earned the PFL's automatic bid to the FCS Playoffs where they lost in the first round to Nicholls.
| Walter Payton Award[1] | Anthony Lawrence | QB | SR |
The PFL released their preseason all-PFL team on July 30, 2018, with the Toreros having four players selected.[2]
Offense
Anthony Lawrence – QB
Zack Nelson – FB
Daniel Cooney – OLDefense
Connor Spencer – DL
The PFL released their preseason coaches poll on July 31, 2018, with the Toreros predicted to finish as PFL champions.[3]
| 1 | San Diego | 81 (9) | |
| 2 | Dayton | 72 (1) | |
| 3 | Drake | 58 | |
| T–4 | Butler | 48 | |
| T–4 | Valparaiso | 48 | |
| 6 | Jacksonville | 47 | |
| 7 | Marist | 44 | |
| 8 | Morehead State | 22 | |
| 9 | Stetson | 19 | |
| 10 | Davidson | 11 |
See also: 2018 UC Davis Aggies football team.
See also: 2018 Harvard Crimson football team.
See also: 2018 Stetson Hatters football team.
See also: 2018 Morehead State Eagles football team.
See also: 2018 Dayton Flyers football team.
See also: 2018 Butler Bulldogs football team.
See also: 2018 Jacksonville Dolphins football team.
See also: 2018 Drake Bulldogs football team.
See also: 2018 Davidson Wildcats football team.
See also: 2018 Marist Red Foxes football team.
See also: 2018 Nicholls Colonels football team.