California vs Syracuse rivalry
The series is level at 2-2 in meetings on record since 1967.
Next meeting
California and Syracuse do not play each other in the 2026 regular season.
All-time series
California 24 meetings since 19672 Syracuse
Series leader: Even series.
See the full all-time California vs Syracuse head-to-head record and every meeting on record.
By decade
1960s 1 1
2020s 1 1
Series notes
Meetings played4
Series wins, California2 of 4
Series wins, Syracuse2 of 4
Decided by 3 points or fewer1 of 4
Side by side, 2026 season
California Syracuse
- 27.0 12th
- Points per game
- 34.8 8th
- 26.6 15th
- Points allowed
- 23.0 8th
- 396.0 12th
- Total yards per game
- 451.3 8th
- 5.5 14th
- Yards per play
- 5.7 12th
- 95.0 16th
- Rush yards per game
- 168.0 6th
- 301.0 5th
- Pass yards per game
- 283.3 8th
- 20.0 13th
- First downs per game
- 27.8 2nd
- 34.7% 13th
- Third-down rate
- 50.0% 4th
- +1 6th
- Turnover margin
- -1 11th
- 9 1st
- Takeaways
- 6 8th
- 10 10th
- Sacks
- 11 8th
- 9 7th
- Sacks allowed
- 9 7th
- 86.8 16th
- Penalty yards per game
- 108.8 17th
- 29:56 9th
- Time of possession
- 33:51 2nd
Season totals from CollegeFootballData. Small figure: rank within the ACC; the better side is highlighted.
Recent meetings
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Frequently asked questions
What is the record in California vs Syracuse?
The series is level at 2-2 in meetings on record since 1967. That is California 2, Syracuse 2 across 4 meetings on record.
When do California and Syracuse play next?
California and Syracuse do not play each other in the 2026 regular season.