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California vs Michigan State
Who wins California vs Michigan State?
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 California Golden Bears | 2 | Series level |
 Michigan State Spartans | 2 |
Meetings since 1957: 4. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
California has won the last 2 meetings.
2-2 Regular season
2-2 Last 4
24-26 Avg score
2 Longest California win run
Biggest California win 46-22 in 2002, a 24-point margin.
Biggest California loss 12-32 in 1958, a 20-point margin.
Every California vs Michigan State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | California win | Berkeley | 38-31 |
| 2002 | California win | East Lansing | 46-22 |
| 1958 | Michigan State win | East Lansing | 12-32 |
| 1957 | Michigan State win | Berkeley | 0-19 |
Scores from the California perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1957.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
The series since 1957 is level at 2-2. Here is the series on record and how to watch when California and Michigan State meet.
How to watch California vs Michigan State
When California and Michigan State 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 Michigan State 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 Michigan State: the essentials
California Golden Bears vs Michigan State Spartans is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the Big Ten (Power 4). The series since 1957 is level at 2-2. Across 4 meetings on record the series is level, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the California vs Michigan State 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 Michigan State against the whole conference, see Michigan State vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between California and Michigan State?
The series since 1957 is level at 2-2. The two programs have met 4 times on record.
How can I watch California vs Michigan State?
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 Michigan State in the same conference?
No. California plays in the ACC. Michigan State plays in the Big Ten (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.