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California vs San José State
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 California Golden Bears | 27 | California leads |
 San José State Spartans | 6 |
Meetings since 1953: 33. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
California has won the last 9 meetings.
27-6 Regular season
9-1 Last 10
31-16 Avg score
9 Longest California win run
Biggest California win 55-0 in 1994, a 55-point margin.
Biggest California loss 0-24 in 1966, a 24-point margin.
Every California vs San José State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | California win | San Jose | 45-25 |
| 1995 | California win | Berkeley | 40-7 |
| 1994 | California win | Berkeley | 55-0 |
| 1993 | California win | Berkeley | 46-13 |
| 1992 | California win | Berkeley | 46-16 |
| 1991 | California win | Berkeley | 41-20 |
| 1990 | California win | Berkeley | 35-34 |
| 1989 | California win | Berkeley | 26-21 |
| 1988 | California win | Berkeley | 21-14 |
| 1987 | San José State win | Berkeley | 25-27 |
| 1986 | San José State win | Berkeley | 14-35 |
| 1985 | California win | Berkeley | 48-21 |
| 1984 | San José State win | Berkeley | 18-33 |
| 1983 | California win | Berkeley | 30-9 |
| 1982 | California win | Berkeley | 26-7 |
| 1981 | San José State win | Berkeley | 24-27 |
| 1979 | California win | Berkeley | 13-10 |
| 1977 | California win | Berkeley | 52-3 |
| 1976 | California win | Berkeley | 43-16 |
| 1975 | California win | Berkeley | 27-24 |
| 1974 | California win | Berkeley | 17-16 |
| 1973 | California win | Berkeley | 19-9 |
| 1972 | San José State win | Berkeley | 10-17 |
| 1971 | California win | Berkeley | 34-10 |
| 1970 | California win | Berkeley | 35-28 |
| 1969 | California win | Berkeley | 31-7 |
| 1968 | California win | Berkeley | 46-0 |
| 1967 | California win | Berkeley | 30-6 |
| 1966 | San José State win | Berkeley | 0-24 |
| 1963 | California win | Berkeley | 34-13 |
| 1962 | California win | Berkeley | 25-8 |
| 1954 | California win | Berkeley | 45-0 |
| 1953 | California win | Berkeley | 34-14 |
Scores from the California perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1953.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
California Golden Bears lead the series since 1953, 27-6. Here is the series on record and how to watch when California and San José State meet.
How to watch California vs San José State
When California and San José 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 San José 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
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California vs San José State: the essentials
California Golden Bears vs San José State Spartans is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the Mountain West (Group of 6). California Golden Bears lead the series since 1953, 27-6. Across 33 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the California vs San José 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 San José State against the whole conference, see San José State vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between California and San José State?
California Golden Bears lead the series since 1953, 27-6. The two programs have met 33 times on record.
How can I watch California vs San José 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 San José State in the same conference?
No. California plays in the ACC. San José State plays in the Mountain West (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.