Oklahoma at California

Saturday, September 20, 1997

California beat Oklahoma 40–⁠36. It was their third meeting; after it, Oklahoma led the series 2–⁠1.

AwayOklahoma4–⁠8 in 1997
36
HomeCalifornia3–⁠8 in 1997
40

FinalAttendance 48,260

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

California 66% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Tied 2–⁠2 in four meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
1998California 13, Oklahoma 12
1997California 40, Oklahoma 36
1976Oklahoma 28, California 17
1954Oklahoma 27, California 13

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