California National Championship Wins

Last Modified Jan 6, 2024 08:38 GMT
California Golden Bears
California Golden Bears

The California Golden Bears belong from the University of California, Berkeley in the NCAA Division I collegiate football. The team is presently a member of the Pac 12 Conference, but had also represented the Pac-10 Conference, Pac-8 Conference, Athletic Association of Western Universities (AAWU) and Pacific Coast Conference (PCC) in the past. They play their home games at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, California, United States.

The California Golden Bears have had their own shares of championship in the form of National Championships and Conference titles. With a present record of 595-543-31, the team has established itself as a side not to be taken lightly in the tournament, Furthermore, with an overall win-loss percentage of 46.2% and a Conference win-loss percentage of 44.4%, the team, has managed to earn its own fans on the back of good performances. Under the guidance of coach Justin Wilcox, they are working to gain their next National and Conference titles.

How many National Championships have the California Golden Bears won?

The California Golden Bears have managed to win two National championships in their career so far - 1920 and 1922.

The California Golden Bears won their first championship in 1920. Under coach Andy Smith and representing the Pacific Coast Conference (PCC), the team achieved a record of 9-0. During the Rose Bowl on January 1, 1921, the team went on to face the Ohio State Buckeyes as their opponent.

The Golden Bears kept up the pressure on their opponents throughout all four quarters of the game. Resultantly, the California Golden Bears defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 28-0. As a result, the Helms Athletic Foundation and the National Championship Foundation (NCF) declared the California Golden Bears as the National champion.

In 1922, the California Golden Bears won their second National Championship. The team, once again under coach Andy Smith, established a 9-0-0 record and became the Pacific Coast Conference Champions. Then in the Big Game on November 25, 1922, they faced the Stanford football team, who they beat 28-0. They were declared as the National Champions by the National Championship Foundation (NCF).

When was the last time the California Golden Bears won the National Championships?

The California Golden Bears last won the National championships in 1922 when they defeated Stanford 28-0.

California Golden Bears National Championships Win years

The California Golden Bears have won the National Championships twice in their career so far. This is a look at their years and the opponents they faced.

Years Vs Teams Score
1920 Ohio State Buckeyes W 28-0
1922 Stanford Football Team W 28-0

California Golden Bears National Championship appearances

The California Golden Bears have appeared in National Championship games five times so far in their career - 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923 and 1937. However, they managed to become National Champions only in 1920 and 1922.

California Golden Bears Conference title Wins

The California Golden Bears have managed to become Conference Champions 14 times. This is a look at their championship years.

Year Conference Conference Record Overall Record
1918PCC 2-0-06-2-0
1920 PCC 3-0-09-0-0
1921 PCC 4-0-09-0-1
1922 PCC 4-0-09-0-0
1923 PCC 5-0-09-0-1
1935 PCC 4-1-09-1-0
1937 PCC 6-0-110-0-1
1938PCC6-1-010-1-0
1948PCC 6-0-010-1-0
1949PCC 7-0-010-1-0
1950 PCC 5-0-1 9-1-1
1958PCC 6-1-07-4-0
1975 Pac-8 6-1-08-3-0
2006 Pac-107-2-010-3-0

California Golden Bears Divisional Titles Wins

The California Golden Bears are presently in the Pac 12 Conference. This conference has removed its division system. Hence, there are no divisional titles for the team to win.

FAQs

A. The California Golden Bears won the National championship in 1920 and in 1922 in their career so far.

A. The California Golden Bears currently have 14 Conference titles in their possession.

A. The California Golden Bears is a member of the Pac 12 Conference presently.

A. Oski the Bear is the mascot for the California Golden Bears.

A. Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, California, United States is the home stadium for the California Golden Bears.

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