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Air Force vs California
Who wins Air Force vs California?
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Air Force Falcons | 2 | California leads |
 California Golden Bears | 7 |
Meetings since 1961: 9. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
California has won the last 3 meetings.
2-5 Regular season
0-2 Postseason
2-7 Last 9
19-31 Avg score
4 Longest California win run
Biggest Air Force win 23-21 in 2002, a 2-point margin.
Biggest Air Force loss 14-56 in 2004, a 42-point margin.
Every Air Force vs California meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 * | California win | Neutral | 36-55 |
| 2007 * | California win | Neutral | 36-42 |
| 2004 | California win | Colorado Springs | 14-56 |
| 2002 | Air Force win | Berkeley | 23-21 |
| 1977 | California win | Berkeley | 14-24 |
| 1975 | California win | Colorado Springs | 14-31 |
| 1967 | California win | Berkeley | 12-14 |
| 1965 | California win | Colorado Springs | 7-24 |
| 1961 | Air Force win | Berkeley | 15-14 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the Air Force perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1961.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
California Golden Bears lead the series since 1961, 7-2. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Air Force and California meet.
How to watch Air Force vs California
When Air Force and California are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Air Force radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Air Force vs California time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Air Force this season
Follow Air Force in the title race on the Mountain West standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the Mountain West rivalry pages, or browse every Mountain West matchup.
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Air Force vs California: the essentials
Air Force Falcons vs California Golden Bears is a non-conference matchup that sets the Mountain West against the ACC (Power 4). California Golden Bears lead the series since 1961, 7-2. Across 9 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Air Force vs California head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Air Force Falcons team hub, the Mountain West this week round-up and the live conference standings. For California against the whole conference, see California vs the Mountain West.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Air Force and California?
California Golden Bears lead the series since 1961, 7-2. The two programs have met 9 times on record.
How can I watch Air Force vs California?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Air Force and California in the same conference?
No. Air Force plays in the Mountain West. California plays in the ACC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.