Stanford at California

Saturday, November 19, 1966. Stanford kept the Axe

Stanford beat California 13–⁠7. It was their 68th meeting; after it, California led the series 22–⁠19–⁠5 in the games on file.

AwayStanford5–⁠5 in 1966
13
HomeCalifornia3–⁠7 in 1966
7

FinalHigh 63°F, low 57°F, 0.64 in. of rainAttendance 58,000

Before kickoff

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Our ratings (scores only)

California 50% to win. Stanford won as Elo’s underdog.

Officially, Stanford leads 65–⁠51–⁠11; as played, 54–⁠45–⁠6 in the 105 games on file; the official count covers all 127 meetings, counting the 59 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Stanford 31, California 10
2024California 24, Stanford 21
2023California 27, Stanford 15
2022California 27, Stanford 20
2021California 41, Stanford 11
2020Stanford 24, California 23

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