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California vs Ohio State
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 California Golden Bears | 1 | Ohio State leads |
 Ohio State Buckeyes | 7 |
Meetings since 1920: 8. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Ohio State has won the last 7 meetings.
0-6 Regular season
1-1 Postseason
1-7 Last 8
20-29 Avg score
7 Longest Ohio State win run
Biggest California win 28-0 in 1920 (postseason), a 28-point margin.
Biggest California loss 3-35 in 1971, a 32-point margin.
Every California vs Ohio State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Ohio State win | Berkeley | 34-52 |
| 2012 | Ohio State win | Columbus | 28-35 |
| 1972 | Ohio State win | Berkeley | 18-35 |
| 1971 | Ohio State win | Columbus | 3-35 |
| 1954 | Ohio State win | Columbus | 13-21 |
| 1953 | Ohio State win | Berkeley | 19-33 |
| 1949 * | Ohio State win | Neutral | 14-17 |
| 1920 * | California win | Neutral | 28-0 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the California perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1920.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Ohio State Buckeyes lead the series since 1920, 7-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when California and Ohio State meet.
How to watch California vs Ohio State
When California and Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio State: the essentials
California Golden Bears vs Ohio State Buckeyes is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the Big Ten (Power 4). Ohio State Buckeyes lead the series since 1920, 7-1. Across 8 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the California vs Ohio 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 Ohio State against the whole conference, see Ohio State vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between California and Ohio State?
Ohio State Buckeyes lead the series since 1920, 7-1. The two programs have met 8 times on record.
How can I watch California vs Ohio 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 Ohio State in the same conference?
No. California plays in the ACC. Ohio State plays in the Big Ten (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.