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California vs Missouri
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 California Golden Bears | 4 | California leads |
 Missouri Tigers | 2 |
Meetings since 1952: 7, including 1 tie. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
California has won the last 2 meetings.
4-2-1 Regular season
4-2-1 Last 7
24-21 Avg score
2 Longest California win run
Biggest California win 28-14 in 1952, a 14-point margin.
Biggest California loss 10-21 in 1962, a 11-point margin.
Every California vs Missouri meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | California win | Columbia | 39-32 |
| 1977 | California win | Columbia | 28-21 |
| 1972 | Missouri win | Columbia | 27-34 |
| 1964 | California win | Berkeley | 21-14 |
| 1962 | Missouri win | Berkeley | 10-21 |
| 1961 | Tie | Berkeley | 14-14 |
| 1952 | California win | Berkeley | 28-14 |
Scores from the California perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1952.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
California Golden Bears lead the series since 1952, 4-2-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when California and Missouri meet.
How to watch California vs Missouri
When California and Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri: the essentials
California Golden Bears vs Missouri Tigers is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the SEC (Power 4). California Golden Bears lead the series since 1952, 4-2-1. Across 7 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the California vs Missouri 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 Missouri against the whole conference, see Missouri vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between California and Missouri?
California Golden Bears lead the series since 1952, 4-2-1. The two programs have met 7 times on record.
How can I watch California vs Missouri?
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 Missouri in the same conference?
No. California plays in the ACC. Missouri plays in the SEC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.