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San Diego State vs California
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 San Diego State Aztecs | 5 | Series level |
 California Golden Bears | 5 |
Meetings since 1982: 10. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
5-5 Regular season
5-5 Last 10
24-26 Avg score
2 Longest San Diego State win run
Biggest San Diego State win 34-0 in 2025, a 34-point margin.
Biggest San Diego State loss 7-35 in 2015, a 28-point margin.
Every San Diego State vs California meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 34-0 |
| 2024 | California win | Berkeley | 10-31 |
| 2016 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 45-40 |
| 2015 | California win | Berkeley | 7-35 |
| 1996 | California win | Berkeley | 37-42 |
| 1995 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 33-9 |
| 1994 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 22-20 |
| 1993 | California win | Berkeley | 25-45 |
| 1983 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 28-14 |
| 1982 | California win | Berkeley | 0-28 |
Scores from the San Diego State perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1982.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
The series since 1982 is level at 5-5. Here is the series on record and how to watch when San Diego State and California meet.
How to watch San Diego State vs California
When San Diego 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 San Diego State radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the San Diego 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 San Diego State this season
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San Diego State vs California: the essentials
San Diego State Aztecs vs California Golden Bears is a non-conference matchup that sets the Pac-12 against the ACC (Power 4). The series since 1982 is level at 5-5. Across 10 meetings on record the series is level, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the San Diego 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 San Diego State Aztecs 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 San Diego State and California?
The series since 1982 is level at 5-5. The two programs have met 10 times on record.
How can I watch San Diego 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 San Diego State and California in the same conference?
No. San Diego State plays in the Pac-12. California plays in the ACC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.