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Colorado State vs California
Who wins Colorado State vs California?
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Colorado State Rams | 1 | California leads |
 California Golden Bears | 2 |
Meetings since 2003: 3. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
California has won the last 2 meetings.
1-2 Regular season
1-2 Last 3
19-32 Avg score
2 Longest California win run
Biggest Colorado State win 23-21 in 2003, a 2-point margin.
Biggest Colorado State loss 7-42 in 2008, a 35-point margin.
Every Colorado State vs California meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | California win | Berkeley | 7-42 |
| 2007 | California win | Fort Collins | 28-34 |
| 2003 | Colorado State win | Berkeley | 23-21 |
Scores from the Colorado State perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 2003.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
California Golden Bears lead the series since 2003, 2-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Colorado State and California meet.
How to watch Colorado State vs California
When Colorado State and California 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 Colorado State radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Colorado State vs California 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 Colorado State this season
Follow Colorado State in the title race on the Pac-12 standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the Pac-12 rivalry pages, or browse every Pac-12 matchup.
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Colorado State vs California: the essentials
Colorado State Rams vs California Golden Bears is a non-conference matchup that sets the Pac-12 against the ACC (Power 4). California Golden Bears lead the series since 2003, 2-1. Across 3 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Colorado State vs California head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Colorado State Rams team hub, the Pac-12 this week round-up and the live conference standings. For California against the whole conference, see California vs the Pac-12.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Colorado State and California?
California Golden Bears lead the series since 2003, 2-1. The two programs have met 3 times on record.
How can I watch Colorado State vs California?
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 Colorado State and California in the same conference?
No. Colorado State plays in the Pac-12. California plays in the ACC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.