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California Bowl
"California Bowl"
Fresno State
Mountain West Conference
VS
24 games
San Jose State
Pac-12
Fresno State leads 15-8-1
Overview
Central Valley California rivalry between state universities.
Started 1997. Regional in-state competition.
Impact & Significance
Mountain West standings
Notable Moments
- •Fresno State's dominance
- •Jim Sweeney era success
- •Valley of the Sun implications
- •In-state recruiting battles
- •Recent competitive games
Legendary Players
David Carr, Derek Carr, Trent Dilfer
Traditions & Culture
California Bowl tradition
Recruiting Impact
Central Valley talent competition
Quick Facts
First Game
1997
Total Games
24
Series Lead
Fresno State leads 15-8-1
All-Time Records
Fresno State: 15 wins, San Jose State: 8 wins, 1 tie
Conference
Mountain West / Pac-12
Related Topics
Fresno State San Jose State California Bowl football
