American college football season
The 1962 California Golden Bears football team was an American football team that represented the University of California, Berkeley in the Athletic Association of Western Universities (AAWU) during the 1962 NCAA University Division football season . In its fourth year under head coach Marv Levy , the Golden Bears compiled a 1–9 record (0–4 in AAWU, last) and were outscored 247 to 143.[1] [2] Home games were played on campus at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, California .
California's statistical leaders on offense were sophomore quarterback Craig Morton with 905 passing yards, Alan Nelson with 334 rushing yards, and Bill Turner with 537 receiving yards.[3] Morton was later inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame .
Schedule [ edit ] Date Opponent Site Result Attendance Source September 22 Missouri * L 10–2136,500 September 29 San Jose State * California Memorial Stadium Berkeley, CA W 25–831,500 October 6 Pittsburgh * California Memorial Stadium Berkeley, CA L 24–2627,000 October 13 at Duke * L 7–2131,000 [4] October 20 at No. 3 USC L 6–3238,500 October 27 Penn State * California Memorial Stadium Berkeley, CA L 21–2331,500 November 3 UCLA California Memorial Stadium Berkeley, CA (rivalry ) L 16–2645,000 November 10 at Washington L 0–2754,800 November 17 at Kansas * L 21–3332,000 November 24 Stanford California Memorial Stadium Berkeley, CA (Big Game ) L 13–3072,700 *Non-conference game Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
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1962 California Golden Bears football team roster Players Coaches Offense Defense Special teams Head coach Coordinators/assistant coaches Legend (C) Team captain (S) Suspended (I) Ineligible Injured Redshirt
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Venues Bowls & rivalries Culture & lore People Seasons National championship seasons in bold