American college football season
The 1958 California Golden Bears football team was an American football team that represented the University of California, Berkeley in the Pacific Coast Conference (PCC) during the 1958 NCAA University Division football season . In their second year under head coach Pete Elliott , the Golden Bears compiled a 7–4 record (6–1 in PCC, first), lost to Iowa in the Rose Bowl , and outscored their opponents 207 to 200.[1] [2] Home games were played on campus at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, California .
California's statistical leaders on offense were quarterback Joe Kapp with 649 passing yards and 582 rushing yards, and Jack Hart with 334 receiving yards.[3] Kapp and Hart were also the team's co-captains; Kapp was later inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame .
Through 2022 , this remains California's most recent Rose Bowl appearance.
Schedule [ edit ] Date Opponent Rank Site Result Attendance September 20 Pacific (CA) * L 20–2440,000 September 27 at No. 4 Michigan State * L 12–3252,639 October 4 Washington State California Memorial Stadium Berkeley, CA W 34–1425,000 October 11 Utah * California Memorial Stadium Berkeley, CA W 36–2128,000 October 18 at USC W 14–1234,872 October 25 Oregon California Memorial Stadium Berkeley, CA W 23–647,000 November 1 at Oregon State L 8–1420,668 November 8 UCLA California Memorial Stadium Berkeley, CA (rivalry ) W 20–1750,000 November 15 at Washington W 12–729,500 November 22 Stanford No. 19 California Memorial Stadium Berkeley, CA (Big Game ) W 16–1581,490 , 1959 vs. No. 4 Iowa * No. 17 L 12–3898,297 *Non-conference game Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
1958 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
Pacific Coast AAWU Pacific-8 Pacific-10 Pac-12 National championships in bold