About University of California, Berkeley
The University of California, Berkeley, founded in 1868, is the flagship institution of the University of California system. With over 45,000 students, Cal is a member of the Association of American Universities and consistently ranks among the world's top universities. Golden Bear athletics compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference with proud traditions. The Big Game rivalry with Stanford, featuring the famous 1982 'The Play,' is one of college football's most celebrated traditions.
Varsity Sports
22 varsity programs competing at the highest level
Significant Milestones
1936
- Mike the Tiger Arrives The first live tiger mascot came to campus, beginning a beloved tradition.
1958
- First National Championship LSU won its first consensus national championship in football under Paul Dietzel.
2003
- BCS National Champions The Tigers defeated Oklahoma 21-14 to win the BCS National Championship.
2007
- Second BCS Title LSU won another national championship, defeating Ohio State 38-24.
2019
- Historic Season LSU went 15-0 and won the CFP National Championship with Heisman winner Joe Burrow.
Golden Bears Fan Zone
🦬Mascot
Oski the Bear
Type: Bear
Official Colors
Berkeley Blue
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California Gold
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School Info
Fight Song
Fight for California
Fight for California, for California through and through!
Traditions
- •Big Game
- •Card stunts
Venues
Football Stadium
California Memorial Stadium
Basketball Arena
Haas Pavilion
Golden Bears Athletes Who Recover Right
Hear from University of California, Berkeley athletes about their recovery journey
Aaron Rodgers
Football • 2003-04
Four-time NFL MVPMarshawn Lynch
Football • 2004-06
'Beast Mode' - Super Bowl championJason Kidd
Basketball • 1992-94
NBA Hall of FamerDeSean Jackson
Football • 2005-07
Three-time Pro Bowl receiverJared Goff
Football • 2013-15
#1 overall NFL draft pick