California vs Clemson rivalry
The series is level at 1-1 in meetings on record since 1991.
Next meeting
California and Clemson do not play each other in the 2026 regular season.
All-time series
California 12 meetings since 19911 Clemson
Series leader: Even series.
See the full all-time California vs Clemson head-to-head record and every meeting on record.
By decade
1990s 1 0
2020s 0 1
Series notes
Meetings played2
Series wins, California1 of 2
Series wins, Clemson1 of 2
Decided by 3 points or fewer0 of 2
Side by side, 2026 season
California Clemson
- 27.0 12th
- Points per game
- 19.4 15th
- 26.6 15th
- Points allowed
- 25.8 13th
- 396.0 12th
- Total yards per game
- 321.2 17th
- 5.5 14th
- Yards per play
- 4.8 17th
- 95.0 16th
- Rush yards per game
- 137.2 13th
- 301.0 5th
- Pass yards per game
- 184.0 17th
- 20.0 13th
- First downs per game
- 19.0 15th
- 34.7% 13th
- Third-down rate
- 31.5% 17th
- +1 6th
- Turnover margin
- -3 14th
- 9 1st
- Takeaways
- 6 8th
- 10 10th
- Sacks
- 10 10th
- 9 7th
- Sacks allowed
- 17 16th
- 86.8 16th
- Penalty yards per game
- 64.0 7th
- 29:56 9th
- Time of possession
- 28:44 13th
Season totals from CollegeFootballData. Small figure: rank within the ACC; the better side is highlighted.
Recent meetings
Results are read from official box scores and republished after every meeting.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the record in California vs Clemson?
The series is level at 1-1 in meetings on record since 1991. That is California 1, Clemson 1 across 2 meetings on record.
When do California and Clemson play next?
California and Clemson do not play each other in the 2026 regular season.