Gridiron Stalemate: Bears vs Trojans 1926

This imagined 1926 silent newsreel, Bears-Trojan Gridiron Clash, captures a historic football showdown at UC Berkeley’s California Memorial Stadium on November 20. The Golden Bears and USC Trojans battle to a rare 0-0 tie before roaring crowds, with the Trojan Marching Band’s brass echoing across the field. Fans dazzle with card stunts—likely spelling “CAL” in gold—while defenses dominate, thwarting every scoring drive. A gritty snapshot of 1920s college football, it showcases rivalry, spectacle, and an unyielding deadlock in the East Bay.