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Nebraska vs California
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Nebraska Cornhuskers | 3 | Nebraska leads |
 California Golden Bears | 0 |
Meetings since 1978: 3. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Nebraska has won the last 3 meetings.
3-0 Regular season
3-0 Last 3
35-10 Avg score
3 Longest Nebraska win run
Biggest Nebraska win 45-0 in 1999, a 45-point margin.
Every Nebraska vs California meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Nebraska win | Lincoln | 45-0 |
| 1998 | Nebraska win | Berkeley | 24-3 |
| 1978 | Nebraska win | Lincoln | 36-26 |
Scores from the Nebraska perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1978.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Nebraska Cornhuskers lead the series since 1978, 3-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Nebraska and California meet.
How to watch Nebraska vs California
When Nebraska 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 Nebraska radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Nebraska 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 Nebraska this season
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Nebraska vs California: the essentials
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs California Golden Bears is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big Ten against the ACC (Power 4). Nebraska Cornhuskers lead the series since 1978, 3-0. Across 3 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Nebraska vs California head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Nebraska Cornhuskers team hub, the Big Ten this week round-up and the live conference standings. For California against the whole conference, see California vs the Big Ten.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Nebraska and California?
Nebraska Cornhuskers lead the series since 1978, 3-0. The two programs have met 3 times on record.
How can I watch Nebraska 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 Nebraska and California in the same conference?
No. Nebraska plays in the Big Ten. California plays in the ACC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.