California vs Illinois
California4series11 meetings
7Illinois
Illinois leads the series · California on a 3-game winning run.
| Season | Site | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 * | California win | Neutral | W | 35-20 |
| 2005 | California win | Berkeley | W | 35-20 |
| 2003 | California win | Champaign | W | 31-24 |
| 2001 | Illinois win | Berkeley | L | 17-44 |
| 2000 | Illinois win | Champaign | L | 15-17 |
| 1974 | California win | Champaign | W | 31-14 |
| 1973 | Illinois win | Berkeley | L | 7-27 |
| 1964 | Illinois win | Berkeley | L | 14-20 |
| 1963 | Illinois win | Champaign | L | 0-10 |
| 1956 | Illinois win | Champaign | L | 20-32 |
| 1955 | Illinois win | Berkeley | L | 13-20 |
* postseason meeting
The head-to-head series, every meeting on record since 1955.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between California and Illinois?
California is 4-7 against Illinois across 11 meetings on record since 1955. Illinois leads the series.
When did California last play Illinois?
They last met in 2019, a 35-20 win for California.