California at Stanford

Saturday, November 20, 1971. Stanford took the Axe from California

No. 18 Stanford beat California 14–⁠0. It was their 73rd meeting; after it, California led the series 24–⁠22–⁠5 in the games on file.

AwayCalifornia6–⁠5 in 1971
0
Home18Stanford9–⁠3 in 1971
14

FinalHigh 64°F, low 36°FAttendance 86,000

Before kickoff

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Our ratings (scores only)

Stanford 77% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

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 54 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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