#15FootballStanford Axe
Big Game
"The Big Game"
Stanford
Pac-12 Conference
VS
130 games
California
ACC
Stanford leads 73-47-10
Overview
One of oldest college football rivalries. Played annually for 130+ years.
Began 1892. West Coast original rivalry.
Impact & Significance
Pac-12 title implications, historic tradition
Notable Moments
- •Cal's 1994 comeback win
- •Stanford's 1960s dominance
- •The historic axe tradition
- •Both programs' Rose Bowl berths
- •Bay Area talent battles
Legendary Players
Jim Plunkett, Steve Bartkowski, Cal players, Stanford legends
Traditions & Culture
Stanford Axe award, Big Game pageantry
Recruiting Impact
Bay Area talent dominance
Quick Facts
First Game
1892
Total Games
130
Series Lead
Stanford leads 73-47-10
All-Time Records
Stanford: 73 wins, Cal: 47 wins, 10 ties
Trophy
Stanford Axe
Conference
Pac-12 / ACC
Related Topics
Stanford California Big Gamecollege football rivalryPac-12
