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California vs Alabama
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 California Golden Bears | 1 | Series level |
 Alabama Crimson Tide | 1 |
Meetings since 1937: 2. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
0-1 Regular season
1-0 Postseason
1-1 Last 2
7-33 Avg score
1 Longest California win run
Biggest California win 13-0 in 1937 (postseason), a 13-point margin.
Biggest California loss 0-66 in 1973, a 66-point margin.
Every California vs Alabama meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Alabama win | Tuscaloosa | 0-66 |
| 1937 * | California win | Neutral | 13-0 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the California perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1937.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
The series since 1937 is level at 1-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when California and Alabama meet.
How to watch California vs Alabama
When California and Alabama are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the California radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the California vs Alabama time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The California this season
Follow California in the title race on the ACC standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the ACC rivalry pages, or browse every ACC matchup.
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California vs Alabama: the essentials
California Golden Bears vs Alabama Crimson Tide is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the SEC (Power 4). The series since 1937 is level at 1-1. Across 2 meetings on record the series is level, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the California vs Alabama head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the California Golden Bears team hub, the ACC this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Alabama against the whole conference, see Alabama vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between California and Alabama?
The series since 1937 is level at 1-1. The two programs have met 2 times on record.
How can I watch California vs Alabama?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are California and Alabama in the same conference?
No. California plays in the ACC. Alabama plays in the SEC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.