Cal Athletics will host the 127th Big Game between California and Stanford at California Memorial Stadium on Saturday. This historic matchup will mark the first time the two teams meet as members of the ACC. The Golden Bears, with a record of 5-5, will face off against the Cardinal, who are 3-7 on the season.
The Big Game dates back to 1892 and has been played annually, with Cal holding a series advantage of 65-50-1. The game has been won by Cal in the last three seasons and has seen iconic moments like The Play in 1982.
Before the game, Cal will honor 30 seniors in a pregame ceremony, as well as celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the 2004 Cal football team. The Bears will aim to become bowl eligible with their next victory, marking the first time they achieve this in back-to-back seasons since 2018-2019.
Cal boasts the top scoring defense in the ACC, allowing just 20.7 points per game. They lead the nation with 17 interceptions and rank highly in multiple defensive categories related to turnovers. Overall, Cal is ranked in the top 40 nationally in 19 team categories.
Fans can follow Cal football on Twitter and Instagram for coverage of the team throughout the season. The Big Game is set to be an exciting matchup between these two historic rivals, with Cal looking to extend their recent success in the series.
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