California at Arizona State

Saturday, September 8, 1979 Share

California beat No. 18 Arizona State 17–⁠9. It was their third meeting; after it, California led the series 2–⁠1 as played.

AwayCalifornia6–⁠6 in 1979

Home18Arizona State6–⁠6 in 1979

FinalHigh 110°F, low 74°FAttendance 71,005

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Arizona State 68% to win. California pulled the upset.

Officially, California leads 18–⁠17; as played, 19–⁠17 in 36 meetings, counting the 33 since this game.