SMU vs California
SMU2series3 meetings
1California
SMU leads the series.
| Season | Site | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | California win | Berkeley | L | 35-38 |
| 2024 | SMU win | University Park | W | 38-6 |
| 1957 | SMU win | Berkeley | W | 13-6 |
The head-to-head series, every meeting on record since 1957.
See the SMU vs California rivalry breakdown for by-decade splits, trends and the next meeting.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between SMU and California?
SMU is 2-1 against California across 3 meetings on record since 1957. SMU leads the series.
When did SMU last play California?
They last met in 2025, a 35-38 loss for SMU.