California at Arizona State

Saturday, November 1, 2003

California beat Arizona State 51–⁠23. It was their 24th meeting; after it, Arizona State led the series 13–⁠11 as played.

AwayCalifornia8–⁠6 in 2003
51
HomeArizona State5–⁠7 in 2003
23

Final at Mountain America Stadium, TempeHigh 77°F, low 64°FAttendance 48,452

At kickoff
66°F, overcast, wind 13 mph from the westWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (KPHX), 7 km from the stadium, 30 minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
California14277351
Arizona State1070623

Efficiency

CaliforniaArizona State
0.19First-down EPA−0.11
0.02Second-down EPA−0.12
0.68Third-down EPA−0.21

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Arizona State 58% to win. California won as Elo’s underdog.

Officially, California leads 18–⁠17; as played, 19–⁠17 in 36 meetings, counting the 12 since this game.

Recent meetings
2023California 24, Arizona State 21
2019Arizona State 24, California 17
2016Arizona State 51, California 41
2015California 48, Arizona State 46
2012Arizona State 27, California 17
2011California 47, Arizona State 38

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