The California Golden Bears football program represents the University of California, Berkeley, in college football as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference at the NCAA Division I FBS level. They
The 1886 team, one of the earliest teams fielded by the University of California
From 1906 to 1914, the Big Game was played under the rules of rugby union. The 1912 edition would be nicknamed the mud game
The 1920 Wonder Team
Cal's mascot Oski the Bear in 1961
Aaron Rodgers
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Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American professional football quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He played college football for the California Golden Bears, setting
California Golden Bears football
…for a bowl game in 2002 due to academic infractions under Holmoe, the Bears went on to appear in seven straight bowl games. Led by future NFL superstar Aaron Rodgers, the 2004 Bears posted a 10–1 regular season record. Their only loss came against the eventual national champion USC. The team finished the regular…
Rodgers with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025
Rodgers going down the tunnel at Lambeau Field in 2008
Rodgers in 2009, before a snap
Rodgers greeting the fans in Lambeau Field during the 2010 season's finale against the Bears