Duke vs California
Definition
A phrase denoting intercollegiate athletic competitions, primarily in men's basketball, between Duke University Blue Devils and the University of California, Berkeley Golden Bears.
Occasionally refers to football matchups between the same universities, as seen in recent games like the October 2025 clash where Duke rallied to a 45-21 victory.
Examples
Staying up for Duke vs California felt like binge-watching a soap opera scripted by hoop gods – pure drama!
My bracket's doomed after picking the underdog in Duke vs California; those Blue Devils turned my hopes into confetti.
Grandma's trash-talk during Duke vs California had the neighbors thinking we hosted a sports bar in the living room.
Duke vs California: where California dreams meet Duke intensity, and someone always ends up bear-ly standing.