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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 .
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
Venues Bowls & rivalries Culture & lore People Seasons National championship seasons in bold