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California Golden Bears

NCAAF · ACC

Team information

Abbr: CAL
Sport: Football
League: NCAAF
Conference: ACC
Founded: 1886
Mascot: Oski
Fan nickname: Bear Territory
City nickname: California
Home market: Berkeley, CA, USA
Championships: 5
Followers: 0

University of California football program recognized for historic West Coast traditions, academic prestige, and loyal Berkeley supporters.

Mascot: Oski

Championship years

1920
1921
1922
1923
1937

Home venue

California Memorial Stadium · Berkeley, CA, USA

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Franchise stats

All-time record: 705 W · 582 L · 51 T
Winning %: 0.527
Playoff appearances: 4
2026 season: 0 W · 0 L · 0 T (0.000)

Venue timeline

California Memorial Stadium

Retired numbers

12 Joe Roth Retired 1977

Signature songs

Big C

Our sturdy Golden Bear Is watching from the skies; Looks down upon our games today, From his lair on high. And when he hears the shout Of California's sons, He'll know our work's begun— Hail to California! Hail!

“Fight for California”

Our sturdy Golden Bear Is watching from the skies

Signature chants

Go Bears!

Go Bears! Go Bears! Go Bears! Go Bears! Go Bears!

Former names

None

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