Stanford at California

Saturday, November 21, 2026. For the Axe, which Stanford holds Share

Stanford plays at California on Saturday, November 21. It will be their 128th meeting; Stanford leads the series 54–⁠45–⁠6 in the games on file.

Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.

AwayStanford3–⁠4 in 2026

HomeCalifornia3–⁠4 in 2026

Kickoff time TBA at California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley

Players to watch

Stanford

QuarterbackDavis Warren1,630 passing yards, 7 TDLast: vs. Elon, 27 of 39, 279 yards, 1 TDTeam leader in passing yards
Running backMicah Ford529 rushing yards, 8 TDLast: vs. Elon, 19 carries, 179 yards ★, 4 TD ★; 5 catches, 52 yardsTeam leader in rushing yards
SafetyJaivion Green42 tacklesLast: vs. Elon, 5 tacklesTeam leader in tackles

California

QuarterbackJaron-Keawe Sagapolutele1,290 passing yards, 9 TDLast: vs. Wake Forest, 15 of 18, 110 yards, 1 TDTeam leader in passing yards
Running backAdam Mohammed336 rushing yards, 3 TDLast: vs. Clemson, 13 carries, 51 yards; 3 catches, 30 yardsTeam leader in rushing yards
Defensive backIsaiah Crosby38 tackles, 1 INTLast: vs. Wake Forest, 6 tacklesTeam leader in tackles

Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licenses; credits on each player’s page.

Before kickoff

Our ratings and the line, going in

Our ratings (scores only)

California 56% to win.

The line

No line posted yet.

The series

Every Stanford–California game

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

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

Around this game

Stanford

Next gamevs. SMUNov. 28, 2026
SeasonStanford in 2026
ProgramStanford history and records