American college football season
The 1963 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 1963 NCAA University Division football season . In its fourth year under head coach Marv Levy , the Golden Bears compiled a 4–5–1 record (1–3 in AAWU, fifth) and were outscored 213 to 195.[ 1] [ 2] Home games were played on campus at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, California .
California's statistical leaders on offense were junior quarterback Craig Morton with 1,475 passing yards, Tom Blanchfield with 387 rushing yards, and Jack Schraub with 467 receiving yards.[ 3] Morton was later inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame .
Date Opponent Site Result Attendance Source September 21 Iowa State * W 15–831,500 [ 4]
September 28 at Illinois * L 0–1042,357 [ 5]
October 5 at No. 9 Pittsburgh * L 15–3522,091 [ 6]
October 12 Duke * California Memorial Stadium Berkeley, CA T 22–2236,000 [ 7] [ 8]
October 19 San Jose State * California Memorial Stadium Berkeley, CA W 34–1337,000 [ 9]
October 26 USC California Memorial Stadium Berkeley, CA L 6–3641,000 [ 10]
November 2 at UCLA W 25–032,711 [ 11]
November 9 Washington California Memorial Stadium Berkeley, CA L 26–3937,000 [ 12]
November 16 at Utah * W 35–2213,974 [ 13]
November 30 at Stanford L 17–2882,000 [ 14]
*Non-conference game Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
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1963 California Golden Bears football team roster
Players
Coaches
Offense
Pos.
#
Name
Class
QB
Craig Morton
Jr
Defense
Special teams
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
Legend
(C) Team captain
(S) Suspended
(I) Ineligible
Injured
Redshirt
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^ "Illinois vs California Summary of Football Game Statistics" (PDF) . NCAA Football Statistics . NCAA. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2018. Retrieved February 26, 2018 .
^ "Pittsburgh vs California Summary of Football Game Statistics" (PDF) . NCAA Football Statistics . NCAA. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2018. Retrieved February 26, 2018 .
^ "Duke knotted by California" . The Birmingham News . October 13, 1963. Retrieved January 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "California vs Duke Summary of Football Game Statistics" (PDF) . NCAA Football Statistics . NCAA. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2018. Retrieved February 26, 2018 .
^ "California vs San Jose State Summary of Football Game Statistics" (PDF) . NCAA Football Statistics . NCAA. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2018. Retrieved February 26, 2018 .
^ "California vs USC Summary of Football Game Statistics" (PDF) . NCAA Football Statistics . NCAA. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2018. Retrieved February 26, 2018 .
^ "UCLA vs California Summary of Football Game Statistics" (PDF) . NCAA Football Statistics . NCAA. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2018. Retrieved February 26, 2018 .
^ "California vs Washington Summary of Football Game Statistics" (PDF) . NCAA Football Statistics . NCAA. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2018. Retrieved February 26, 2018 .
^ "Utah vs California Summary of Football Game Statistics" (PDF) . NCAA Football Statistics . NCAA. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2018. Retrieved February 26, 2018 .
^ "Stanford vs California Summary of Football Game Statistics" (PDF) . NCAA Football Statistics . NCAA. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2018. Retrieved February 26, 2018 .
^ 2015 Football Information Guide (PDF) . Cal Athletics. 2015. p. 164. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 26, 2016.
^ "Cal's passing pleases coach" . Spokesman-Review . (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. November 22, 1963. p. 16.
^ Reichler, Joe (November 24, 1963). "National athletic activities halted as saddened citizens mourn death" . Spokesman-Review . (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. p. 1, sports.
^ Missildine, Harry (November 24, 1963). "Big Six presidents commended for action" . Spokesman-Review . (Spokane, Washington). p. 1, sports.
^ " "Day of Decision" arrives for Big Six" . Spokane Daily Chronicle . (Washington). November 29, 1963. p. 11.
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