Ohio State vs California
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1California
Ohio State leads the series · Ohio State on a 7-game winning run.
| Season | Site | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Ohio State win | Berkeley | W | 52-34 |
| 2012 | Ohio State win | Columbus | W | 35-28 |
| 1972 | Ohio State win | Berkeley | W | 35-18 |
| 1971 | Ohio State win | Columbus | W | 35-3 |
| 1954 | Ohio State win | Columbus | W | 21-13 |
| 1953 | Ohio State win | Berkeley | W | 33-19 |
| 1949 * | Ohio State win | Neutral | W | 17-14 |
| 1920 * | California win | Neutral | L | 0-28 |
* postseason meeting
The head-to-head series, every meeting on record since 1920.
The Ohio State vs California matchup page sets the two programs side by side, with kickoff and TV once a next meeting is on the schedule.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Ohio State and California?
Ohio State is 7-1 against California across 8 meetings on record since 1920. Ohio State leads the series.
When did Ohio State last play California?
They last met in 2013, a 52-34 win for Ohio State.