California at Stanford

Saturday, November 23, 1991. Stanford kept the Axe

No. 21 Stanford beat No. 6 California 38–⁠21. It was their 93rd meeting; after it, Stanford led the series 34–⁠31–⁠6 in the games on file.

Away6California10–⁠2 in 1991
21
Home21Stanford8–⁠4 in 1991
38

FinalHigh 62°F, low 38°FAttendance 85,500

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Stanford 53% to win. Stanford pulled the upset. 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 34 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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