The 1991 California Golden Bears football team represented the

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in the

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. California played their home games at Memorial Stadium. Led by head coach

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and quarterback

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, the Golden Bears won the

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, 37–13, finished with a 10–2 record, and climbed from being unranked in the preseason to being ranked eighth in the final

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. California scored 443 points and allowed 239 points in 12 games. The team's statistical leaders included Mike Pawlawski with 2,517 passing yards, Russell White with 1,177 rushing yards, and Sean Dawkins with 723 receiving yards. During their opening game against the

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, California scored so often that the California Victory Cannon on Tightwad Hill ran out of ammunition. This game remains the only such instance in the cannon's history.

Schedule

Roster

Rankings

Team players in the NFL

The following players were claimed in the

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Awards and honors

References

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California Golden Bears football seasons Citrus Bowl champion seasons

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