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Pac-12 Matchups
California vs the Pac-12
Head-to-head, every Pac-12 series
| Pac-12 program | Record | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Colorado State RamsColorado State | 1-2 | California leads |
 Fresno State BulldogsFresno State | 2-1 | Fresno State leads |
 Oregon State BeaversOregon State | 37-40 | California leads |
 San Diego State AztecsSan Diego State | 5-5 | Series level |
 Washington State CougarsWashington State | 30-49 | California leads |
| Combined vs the Pac-12Combined | 75-97 | California leads |
Series on record since 1917, from the CollegeFootballData game log. Click any program for the full head-to-head and every meeting.
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How California fares against the Pac-12. In meetings on record since 1917 it leads 97-75 across 5 Pac-12 series, with every series and how to watch below.
How to watch California against the Pac-12
Whenever California faces a Pac-12 opponent, here is how to find the game.
- Find the matchup Open the specific series above. Each links to the full head-to-head with every meeting on record.
- National TV Pac-12 home games air on the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Stream it ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Check kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center.
The Pac-12 angle
Across 5 Pac-12 series on record since 1917, California holds a 97-75 edge on the Pac-12. Its best matchup is Washington State, at 49-30. Fresno State has the upper hand, ahead 2-1 in that series. The tightest series is with San Diego State, 5-5 and level.
California plays in the ACC (Power 4), so every meeting with a Pac-12 program is a non-conference game. For the Pac-12's own series, see the Pac-12 rivalry pages. For every non-conference matchup in one place, use the matchups hub. For who leads the conference now, the Pac-12 standings.
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California vs the Pac-12: what to know
California Golden Bears plays in the ACC (Power 4), so it meets the Pac-12 only in non-conference games. This page pulls every Pac-12 series on record since 1917 into one view, California against Colorado State, Fresno State, Oregon State, San Diego State and Washington State, with the combined record and links to each full head-to-head page. Combined, California holds a 97-75 edge in these meetings. For the Pac-12's own series see the rivalry pages, and for every opponent in one place, the matchups hub.
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Frequently asked questions
What is California's record against the Pac-12?
Against Pac-12 programs combined, the series on record since 1917 sits at 97-75 in California's favour. Each head-to-head is broken down below.
Which Pac-12 teams has California played?
Colorado State, Fresno State, Oregon State, San Diego State and Washington State. Each has its own head-to-head page with every meeting on record.