Illinois vs California
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Illinois leads the series · Illinois on a 3-game losing run.
| Season | Site | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 * | California win | Neutral | L | 20-35 |
| 2005 | California win | Berkeley | L | 20-35 |
| 2003 | California win | Champaign | L | 24-31 |
| 2001 | Illinois win | Berkeley | W | 44-17 |
| 2000 | Illinois win | Champaign | W | 17-15 |
| 1974 | California win | Champaign | L | 14-31 |
| 1973 | Illinois win | Berkeley | W | 27-7 |
| 1964 | Illinois win | Berkeley | W | 20-14 |
| 1963 | Illinois win | Champaign | W | 10-0 |
| 1956 | Illinois win | Champaign | W | 32-20 |
| 1955 | Illinois win | Berkeley | W | 20-13 |
* postseason meeting
The head-to-head series, every meeting on record since 1955.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Illinois and California?
Illinois is 7-4 against California across 11 meetings on record since 1955. Illinois leads the series.
When did Illinois last play California?
They last met in 2019, a 20-35 loss for Illinois.