West Virginia at California
Saturday, September 18, 1971 Share
California beat West Virginia 20–10. It was their first meeting; after it, California led the series 1–0.
FinalHigh 72°F, low 55°FAttendance 23,001
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
West Virginia 56% to win. California won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every West Virginia–California gameCalifornia leads 2–1 in three meetings, counting the two since this game.
| 1978 | California 28, West Virginia 21 | |
| 1975 | West Virginia 28, California 10 | |
| 1971 | California 20, West Virginia 10 |
Around this game
West Virginia
- Next gameat RichmondSept. 25, 1971
- SeasonWest Virginia in 1971
- ProgramWest Virginia history and records
California
- Next gamevs. San José StateSept. 25, 1971
- SeasonCalifornia in 1971
- ProgramCalifornia history and records