The 1983 California Golden Bears football team was an American football team that represented the University of California, Berkeley during the 1983 NCAA Division I-A football season. Under head coach Joe Kapp, the team compiled an overall record of 5–5–1 and 3–4–1 in conference.
Schedule
Season summary
vs No. 3 Arizona The Wildcats, unbeaten and ranked third, came out hot and led 26–3 at one point before the Golden Bears stormed back by outscoring Arizona 30–7 to tie it midway through the fourth quarter. Neither team would score the rest of the way, and settled for the tie, which ended the Wildcats’ chances of a possible perfect season, but still had their unbeaten hopes intact.
vs Arizona State Punter Tom Gandsey converted a first down on a fake punt, leading to Randy Pratt's game-winning 38-yard field goal.
at Stanford
A: 84,804
CAL: Lewis 38 yard pass from Gilbert (Pratt kick)
STAN: Harmon 28 yard field goal
CAL: Garner 1 yard run (Pratt kick)
STAN: Harry 17 yard pass from Paye (run failed)
CAL: Bark 10 yard pass from Gilbert (Pratt kick)
CAL: Pratt 31 yard field goal
CAL: Pratt 43 yard field goal
STAN: Harmon 38 yard field goal
STAN: Mullins 53 yard pass from Paye (pass failed)
Leaders
Passing: CAL Gilbert 22-40-1-263; STAN Paye 19-46-4-303
Rushing: CAL Story 20-58; STAN Paye 12-33
Receiving: CAL McDougald 8-86; STAN Clymer 8-110
Gainesville Sun. 1983-Nov-20. Retrieved 2025-Oct-10.
Personnel
References