California edges No. 25 Arizona State, 55–38

It was unranked California taking down the No. 25 team in the AP poll.

It was the 5th-biggest of 5 upsets in 2002 Week 12, and the 61st-biggest of the 2002 season. California pulled off 2 other upsets in 2002.

Other upsets in 2002 Week 12

1. Texas A&M 30, No. 1 Oklahoma 26

   Unranked beat No. 1Recap
   Upset size12.5
2. Syracuse 50, No. 8 Virginia Tech 42

   Unranked beat No. 8Recap
   Upset size9
3. Maryland 24, No. 14 NC State 21

   Unranked beat No. 14Recap
   Upset size6
4. Northern Illinois 26, No. 20 Bowling Green 17

   Unranked beat No. 20Recap
   Upset size3

California’s other 2002 upsets

1. California 34, No. 12 Washington 27

   Week 7Unranked beat No. 12Recap
   Upset size7
2. California 46, No. 15 Michigan State 22

   Week 4Unranked beat No. 15Recap
   Upset size5.5

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