The name "Causeway Classic" was introduced in the early 1980s and is credited to former Sacramento State sports information director Mike Duncan.

A trophy made from a concrete core sample taken from the Yolo Causeway is awarded to the winner.

The carriage was donated by Sac State alumnus Jeri Striezik in 1960 to serve as the perpetual trophy for the schools.

UC Davis leads the trophy series with 45 wins to Sacramento State's 19.

Initiated with UCD's move to Division I, the two schools created a trophy for all sports.