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California Football Team Count Statistics
The number of football teams in California is high due to the state's large population and avid sports culture.
In this post, we explore the extensive landscape of football teams in California, diving into the rich statistics that showcase the state’s robust presence in the world of football – from professional to collegiate and high school levels. With a multitude of teams and a strong football culture, California stands out as a powerhouse in the sport.
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"The state of California has 3 National Football League (NFL) teams."
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"There are 78 collegiate level football teams in California."
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"The Pac-12 conference, which includes four California teams, won 103 bowl games till 2021."
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"The Mountain West Conference, which includes 2 California teams, boasts of 32 bowl game victories till 2021."
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"105 California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) schools participated in the football playoffs in 2019."
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"As of 2022, the state has had 17 teams in the XFL history."
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"The state has had 4 teams participate in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) in its history."
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"California has had 19 teams in the history of the United States Football League (USFL)."
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"California has had 30 Arena Football League (AFL) teams in its history."
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"There are 16 professional women's football teams in California."
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"California high schools have produced the most active NFL players, over 180 as of 2019."
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"California Junior College Athletic Association (CCCAA), has 68 football-playing member schools."
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"In 2019, 118,000+ students participated in high school football across California."
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"California has had 5 teams participate in the World Football League (WFL) in its history."
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"The state has 2 teams in the National Arena League."
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"California has had 58 semi-professional football teams."
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"California has had 1 team participate in the Fall Experimental Football League (FXFL) in its history."