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California at Minnesota

Saturday, September 19, 2009

No. 8 California beat Minnesota 35–⁠21. It was their sixth meeting; after it, California led the series 4–⁠2.

Away8California8–⁠5 in 2009
35
HomeMinnesota6–⁠7 in 2009
21

Final at Huntington Bank Stadium, MinneapolisAttendance 50,805

At kickoff
72°F, mostly cloudy, wind 5 mph from the southWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport (KMSP), 10 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
California14701435
Minnesota0147021

Standouts

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Player stats

California

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Kevin Riley16/2525200
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Jahvid Best26131533
Shane Vereen827015
Jeremy Ross1707
Isi Sofele1202
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Verran Tucker378059
Jeremy Ross373035
Nyan Boateng230021
Anthony Miller125025
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Mike Mohamed200
Josh Hill100

Minnesota

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Adam Weber21/3222623
Eric Decker1/2710
RushingCarYdsTDLong
De’Leon Eskridge721012
Hayo Carpenter217011
Duane Bennett71609
MarQueis Gray1202
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Eric Decker8119226
Brandon Green339017
Nick Tow-Arnett326014
Troy Stoudermire319013

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

CaliforniaMinnesota
415Total yards270
264Passing yards253
163Rushing yards37
10.1Yards per pass6.9
3.7Yards per rush1.8
18First downs14
7–⁠15Third downs4–⁠12
1–⁠1Fourth downs0–⁠1
1Turnovers4
4–⁠45Penalties3–⁠34
20:06Possession16:34

Efficiency

CaliforniaMinnesota
33%Success rate29%
0.12EPA per play−0.08
1.47Explosiveness1.02
−0.14Rushing EPA−0.10
0.47Passing EPA−0.07
35%Passing-down success19%
−0.22First-down EPA−0.09
0.16Second-down EPA−0.10
0.65Third-down EPA0.05

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)

California 61% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Minnesota end zoneCalifornia end zoneQ1 CaliforniaTouchdown run, 9 playsQ1 MinnesotaPunt, 3 playsQ1 CaliforniaTouchdown run, 3 playsQ1 MinnesotaPunt, 3 playsQ1 CaliforniaPunt, 3 playsQ1 MinnesotaTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ2 CaliforniaMissed FG, 11 playsQ2 MinnesotaPunt, 3 playsQ2 CaliforniaTouchdown run, 10 playsQ2 MinnesotaPunt, 4 playsQ2 CaliforniaPunt, 3 playsQ2 MinnesotaTouchdown pass, 2 playsQ2 CaliforniaEnd of half, 1 playQ3 MinnesotaPunt, 3 playsQ3 MinnesotaFumble, 5 playsQ3 CaliforniaPunt, 3 playsQ3 MinnesotaPunt, 3 playsQ3 CaliforniaPunt, 3 playsQ3 MinnesotaTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ3 CaliforniaPunt, 4 playsQ4 MinnesotaPunt, 6 playsQ4 CaliforniaTouchdown run, 8 playsQ4 MinnesotaInterception, 1 playQ4 CaliforniaTouchdown run, 8 playsQ4 MinnesotaInterception, 6 playsQ4 CaliforniaPunt, 3 playsQ4 MinnesotaInterception, 2 playsQ4 CaliforniaEnd of game, 1 play
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Minnesota drives left to right, California right to left.
  1. Q1 CaliforniaTouchdown run, 9 plays, 80 yards
  2. Q1 MinnesotaPunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  3. Q1 CaliforniaTouchdown run, 3 plays, 86 yards
  4. Q1 MinnesotaPunt, 3 plays, −11 yards
  5. Q1 CaliforniaPunt, 3 plays, −7 yards
  6. Q1 MinnesotaTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 54 yards
  7. Q2 CaliforniaMissed FG, 11 plays, 41 yards
  8. Q2 MinnesotaPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  9. Q2 CaliforniaTouchdown run, 10 plays, 74 yards
  10. Q2 MinnesotaPunt, 4 plays, 16 yards
  11. Q2 CaliforniaPunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  12. Q2 MinnesotaTouchdown pass, 2 plays, 29 yards
  13. Q2 CaliforniaEnd of half, 1 play, −2 yards
  14. Q3 MinnesotaPunt, 3 plays, −4 yards
  15. Q3 MinnesotaFumble, 5 plays, 27 yards
  16. Q3 CaliforniaPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  17. Q3 MinnesotaPunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  18. Q3 CaliforniaPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  19. Q3 MinnesotaTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 77 yards
  20. Q3 CaliforniaPunt, 4 plays, −5 yards
  21. Q4 MinnesotaPunt, 6 plays, 24 yards
  22. Q4 CaliforniaTouchdown run, 8 plays, 72 yards
  23. Q4 MinnesotaInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  24. Q4 CaliforniaTouchdown run, 8 plays, 44 yards
  25. Q4 MinnesotaInterception, 6 plays, 31 yards
  26. Q4 CaliforniaPunt, 3 plays, −2 yards
  27. Q4 MinnesotaInterception, 2 plays, 4 yards
  28. Q4 CaliforniaEnd of game, 1 play, −3 yards

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then California 14, Minnesota 0
California Touchdown run, 9 plays
14:451st & 10 at own 20Shane Vereen rush for 15 yards to the Cal 35 for a 1ST down.
14:171st & 10 at own 35Isi Sofele rush for 2 yards to the Cal 37.
13:112nd & 8 at own 37Jahvid Best rush for 6 yards to the Cal 43.
13:113rd & 2 at own 43Jahvid Best rush for 3 yards to the Cal 46 for a 1ST down.
12:181st & 10 at own 46Jahvid Best rush for no gain to the Cal 46.
11:332nd & 10 at own 46Kevin Riley pass complete to Jeremy Ross for 7 yards to the Minn 47.
11:093rd & 3 at opp 47Kevin Riley rush for 7 yards to the Minn 40 for a 1ST down.
10:211st & 10 at opp 40Jeremy Ross rush for 7 yards to the Minn 33.
9:512nd & 3 at opp 33Jahvid Best rush for 33 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.California 6, Minnesota 0
9:51Vince DAmato extra point GOOD.California 7, Minnesota 0
9:51Giorgio Tavecchio kickoff for 58 yards returned by Troy Stoudermire Jr. for 6 yards, lateral to Hayo Carpenter for 35 yards, to the Cal 47.
Minnesota Punt, 3 plays
9:371st & 10 at opp 47MINNESOTA penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
9:331st & 15 at own 48Adam Weber pass incomplete to Eric Decker.
9:002nd & 15 at own 48Adam Weber rush for 1 yard to the Minn 49.
8:203rd & 14 at own 49Adam Weber pass complete to Eric Decker for 4 yards, lateral to Troy Stoudermire Jr. for 1 yard, to the Cal 46.
8:144th & 9 at opp 46Dan Orseske punt for 32 yards, fair catch by SydQuan Thompson at the Cal 14.
California Touchdown run, 3 plays
8:021st & 10 at own 14Jahvid Best rush for 25 yards to the Cal 39 for a 1ST down.
7:151st & 10 at own 39Kevin Riley pass complete to Verran Tucker for 59 yards to the Minn 2 for a 1ST down.
7:091st & goal at opp 2Jahvid Best rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.California 13, Minnesota 0
7:09Vince DAmato extra point GOOD.California 14, Minnesota 0
7:09Giorgio Tavecchio kickoff for 54 yards returned by Troy Stoudermire Jr. for 22 yards to the Minn 38.
Minnesota Punt, 3 plays
6:531st & 10 at own 38MINNESOTA penalty 15 yard illegal block accepted.
6:181st & 25 at own 23Adam Weber pass complete to Troy Stoudermire Jr. for 4 yards to the Minn 27.
5:462nd & 21 at own 27DeLeon Eskridge rush for no gain to the Minn 27.
5:373rd & 21 at own 27Timeout MINNESOTA, clock 05:37.
5:323rd & 21 at own 27Adam Weber pass incomplete to Duane Bennett.
5:254th & 21 at own 27Dan Orseske punt for 47 yards, fair catch by SydQuan Thompson at the Cal 26.
California Punt, 3 plays
4:481st & 10 at own 26Kevin Riley sacked for a loss of 11 yards, fumbled, recovered by Cal at the Cal 15.
4:262nd & 21 at own 15Shane Vereen rush for 4 yards to the Cal 19.
3:553rd & 17 at own 19Kevin Riley pass incomplete to Marvin Jones.
3:464th & 17 at own 19Bryan Anger punt for 43 yards, returned by A.J. Barker for 8 yards to the Minn 46.
Minnesota Touchdown pass, 7 plays
3:121st & 10 at own 46Adam Weber pass complete to Troy Stoudermire Jr. for 13 yards to the Cal 41 for a 1ST down.
3:001st & 10 at opp 41DeLeon Eskridge rush for 1 yard to the Cal 40.
1:582nd & 9 at opp 40Adam Weber pass complete to Brandon Green for 8 yards to the Cal 32.
1:353rd & 1 at opp 32MarQueis Gray rush for 2 yards to the Cal 30 for a 1ST down.
0:461st & 10 at opp 30Adam Weber sacked by Tyson Alualu for a loss of 2 yards to the Cal 32.
0:002nd & 12 at opp 32Hayo Carpenter rush for 6 yards to the Cal 26.
Q2 14:523rd & 6 at opp 26Adam Weber pass complete to Eric Decker for 26 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.California 14, Minnesota 6
Q2 14:52Eric Ellestad extra point GOOD.California 14, Minnesota 7
Q2 14:52Eric Ellestad kickoff for 67 yards returned by Shane Vereen for 26 yards to the Cal 29.
2nd quarter7 drives, then California 21, Minnesota 14
California Missed FG, 11 plays
14:291st & 10 at own 29Jahvid Best rush for 4 yards to the Cal 33.
13:352nd & 6 at own 33Kevin Riley sacked for a loss of 1 yard to the Cal 32.
13:003rd & 7 at own 32Kevin Riley pass complete to Nyan Boateng for 9 yards to the Cal 41 for a 1ST down.
12:541st & 10 at own 41Jahvid Best rush for 6 yards to the Cal 47.
12:152nd & 4 at own 47Kevin Riley pass complete to Shane Vereen for 9 yards to the Minn 44 for a 1ST down.
11:511st & 10 at opp 44Shane Vereen rush for 2 yards to the Minn 42.
10:582nd & 8 at opp 42Kevin Riley pass complete to Verran Tucker for 15 yards to the Minn 27 for a 1ST down.
10:431st & 10 at opp 27Kevin Riley pass incomplete to Verran Tucker, broken up by Traye Simmons.
10:402nd & 10 at opp 27Shane Vereen rush for a loss of 4 yards to the Minn 31.
9:493rd & 14 at opp 31Kevin Riley pass complete to Marvin Jones for 1 yard to the Minn 30.
9:184th & 13 at opp 30Vince Damato 47 yard field goal MISSED.
Minnesota Punt, 3 plays
9:101st & 10 at own 30Eric Decker pass incomplete.
9:002nd & 10 at own 30Duane Bennett rush for 2 yards to the Minn 32.
8:303rd & 8 at own 32Adam Weber pass incomplete to Brandon Green, broken up by Tyson Alualu.
8:234th & 8 at own 32Blake Haudan punt for 42 yards, fair catch by Syd’Quan Thompson at the Cal 26.
California Touchdown run, 10 plays
8:101st & 10 at own 26Kevin Riley pass complete to Verran Tucker for 4 yards to the Cal 30.
7:252nd & 6 at own 30Jahvid Best rush for 3 yards to the Cal 33.
6:593rd & 3 at own 33Kevin Riley pass complete to Jahvid Best for 9 yards to the Cal 42 for a 1ST down.
6:331st & 10 at own 42Kevin Riley pass incomplete to Jeremy Ross.
6:182nd & 10 at own 42Kevin Riley pass complete to Nyan Boateng for 21 yards to the Minn 37 for a 1ST down.
6:001st & 10 at opp 37Jahvid Best rush for 2 yards to the Minn 35.
5:012nd & 8 at opp 35Jahvid Best rush for 5 yards to the Minn 30.
4:453rd & 3 at opp 30Shane Vereen rush for 3 yards to the Minn 27 for a 1ST down.
3:531st & 10 at opp 27Kevin Riley pass incomplete to Jahvid Best.
3:472nd & 10 at opp 27Jahvid Best rush for 27 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.California 20, Minnesota 7
3:47Vince Damato extra point GOOD.California 21, Minnesota 7
3:47Giorgio Tavecchio kickoff for 47 yards out-of-bounds.
Minnesota Punt, 4 plays
3:351st & 10 at own 40DeLeon Eskridge rush for 12 yards to the Cal 48 for a 1ST down.
3:071st & 10 at opp 48DeLeon Eskridge rush for 4 yards to the Cal 44.
2:342nd & 6 at opp 44Adam Weber pass incomplete.
2:303rd & 6 at opp 44Adam Weber pass incomplete to Troy Stoudermire Jr.
2:244th & 6 at opp 44Blake Haudan punt for 37 yards, fair catch by Syd’Quan Thompson at the Cal 7.
California Punt, 3 plays
2:151st & 10 at own 7Jahvid Best rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Cal 5.
1:342nd & 12 at own 5Shane Vereen rush for 5 yards to the Cal 10.
1:343rd & 7 at own 10Timeout MINNESOTA, clock 01:34.
1:303rd & 7 at own 10Shane Vereen rush for 2 yards to the Cal 12.
1:114th & 5 at own 12Bryan Anger punt for 32 yards, fair catch by MarQueis Gray at the Cal 12, MINNESOTA penalty 15 yard kick catching interference accepted for a 1ST down.
Minnesota Touchdown pass, 2 plays
0:451st & 10 at opp 29Adam Weber pass complete to Brandon Green for 17 yards to the Cal 12 for a 1ST down.
0:401st & 10 at opp 12Adam Weber pass complete to Eric Decker for 12 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.California 21, Minnesota 13
0:45Eric Ellestad extra point GOOD.California 21, Minnesota 14
0:40Eric Ellestad kickoff for 67 yards returned by Shane Vereen for 8 yards to the Cal 11.
California End of half, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 11Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Cal 9.
Q3 15:002nd & 12 at own 30Bryan Anger punt for 70 yards for a touchback.
3rd quarter7 drives, then Tied at 21
Minnesota Punt, 3 plays
14:451st & 10 at own 20Duane Bennett rush for 2 yards to the Minn 22.
14:102nd & 8 at own 22Adam Weber pass complete to Jon Hoese for 4 yards to the Minn 26.
13:333rd & 4 at own 26Adam Weber sacked for a loss of 10 yards to the Minn 16.
12:564th & 14 at own 16Blake Haudan punt for 38 yards, returned by Marc Anthony for no gain, fumbled, recovered by Minn Nick Tow-Arnett at the Cal 46.
Minnesota Fumble, 5 plays
12:351st & 10 at opp 46Adam Weber pass complete to Eric Decker for 2 yards to the Cal 44.
12:152nd & 8 at opp 44Duane Bennett rush for 1 yard to the Cal 43.
12:003rd & 7 at opp 43Adam Weber pass complete to Nick Tow-Arnett for 14 yards to the Cal 29 for a 1ST down.
11:451st & 10 at opp 29Duane Bennett rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Cal 30.
10:202nd & 11 at opp 30Hayo Carpenter rush for 11 yards, fumbled, recovered by Cal Kendrick Payne at the Cal 19.
California Punt, 3 plays
10:001st & 10 at own 19Jahvid Best rush for 1 yard to the Cal 20.
9:452nd & 9 at own 20Jahvid Best rush for 5 yards to the Cal 25.
8:493rd & 4 at own 25Kevin Riley rush for 3 yards to the Cal 28.
8:114th & 1 at own 28Charles Satchell punt for 60 yards, fair catch by A.J. Barker at the Minn 12.
Minnesota Punt, 3 plays
8:051st & 10 at own 12DeLeon Eskridge rush for 3 yards to the Minn 15.
7:172nd & 7 at own 15Adam Weber sacked for a loss of 8 yards to the Minn 7.
6:223rd & 15 at own 7Adam Weber pass complete to Nick Tow-Arnett for 5 yards to the Minn 12.
5:494th & 10 at own 12Blake Haudan punt for 54 yards, returned by Syd’Quan Thompson for 10 yards to the Cal 44.
California Punt, 3 plays
5:441st & 10 at own 44Kevin Riley pass incomplete to Anthony Miller.
5:272nd & 10 at own 44Kevin Riley pass complete to Shane Vereen for 8 yards to the Minn 48.
4:283rd & 2 at opp 48Shane Vereen rush for no gain to the Minn 48.
4:114th & 2 at opp 48Bryan Anger punt for 25 yards, downed at the Minn 23.
Minnesota Touchdown pass, 7 plays
4:001st & 10 at own 23Adam Weber pass complete to Brandon Green for 14 yards to the Minn 37 for a 1ST down.
3:501st & 10 at own 37Adam Weber pass complete to Eric Decker for 23 yards to the Cal 40 for a 1ST down.
2:501st & 10 at opp 40Adam Weber pass complete to Troy Stoudermire Jr. for 1 yard to the Cal 39.
2:302nd & 9 at opp 39Duane Bennett rush for 6 yards to the Cal 33.
1:323rd & 3 at opp 33Adam Weber pass complete to Eric Decker for 17 yards to the Cal 16 for a 1ST down.
0:501st & 10 at opp 16Duane Bennett rush for 9 yards to the Cal 7.
0:292nd & 1 at opp 7Eric Decker pass complete to MarQueis Gray for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.California 21, Minnesota 20
0:29Eric Ellestad extra point GOOD.Tied at 21
0:29Eric Ellestad kickoff for 44 yards returned by Shane Vereen for 24 yards to the 50 yard line.
California Punt, 4 plays
0:171st & 10 at the 50Kevin Riley pass incomplete to Marvin Jones.
0:002nd & 10 at the 50Kevin Riley pass complete to Jahvid Best for 5 yards to the 50 yard line, CALIFORNIA penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
Q4 14:522nd & 15 at own 45Kevin Riley pass incomplete to Verran Tucker.
Q4 14:473rd & 15 at own 45Kevin Riley pass incomplete.
Q4 14:404th & 15 at own 45Bryan Anger punt for 53 yards, downed at the Minn 2.
4th quarter8 drives, then California 35, Minnesota 21
Minnesota Punt, 6 plays
14:301st & 10 at own 2DeLeon Eskridge rush for 1 yard to the Minn 3.
14:152nd & 9 at own 3Adam Weber pass complete to Eric Decker for 11 yards to the Minn 14 for a 1ST down.
13:091st & 10 at own 14Duane Bennett rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Minn 11.
12:382nd & 13 at own 11CALIFORNIA penalty 15 yard pass interference accepted.
12:381st & 10 at own 26Timeout CALIFORNIA, clock 12:38.
12:171st & 10 at own 26Adam Weber pass complete to Jon Hoese for 1 yard to the Minn 27.
11:262nd & 9 at own 27DeLeon Eskridge rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Minn 26.
11:063rd & 10 at own 26Adam Weber pass incomplete to Troy Stoudermire Jr., broken up by Syd’Quan Thompson.
10:594th & 10 at own 26Blake Haudan punt for 46 yards, returned by Syd’Quan Thompson for no gain, fumbled, recovered by Cal Syd’Quan Thompson at the Cal 28.
California Touchdown run, 8 plays
10:501st & 10 at own 28Jahvid Best rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Cal 26.
9:472nd & 12 at own 26Kevin Riley rush for 1 yard to the Cal 27.
9:313rd & 11 at own 27CALIFORNIA penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
9:043rd & 16 at own 22Kevin Riley pass complete to Jeremy Ross for 35 yards to the Minn 43 for a 1ST down.
8:331st & 10 at opp 43Kevin Riley pass incomplete to Marvin Jones.
8:152nd & 10 at opp 43Kevin Riley pass complete to Skylar Curran for 11 yards to the Minn 32 for a 1ST down.
8:061st & 10 at opp 32Kevin Riley pass complete to Jeremy Ross for 31 yards to the Minn 1 for a 1ST down.
7:451st & goal at opp 1Jahvid Best rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Minn 2.
7:142nd & goal at opp 2Jahvid Best rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.California 27, Minnesota 21
7:14Vince Damato extra point GOOD.California 28, Minnesota 21
7:14Giorgio Tavecchio kickoff for 52 yards returned by Jay Thomas for 21 yards to the Minn 39.
Minnesota Interception, 1 play
7:011st & 10 at own 39Adam Weber pass intercepted by Michael Mohamed at the Minn 44, returned for no gain to the Minn 44.
California Touchdown run, 8 plays
6:521st & 10 at opp 44Jahvid Best rush for 3 yards to the Minn 41.
5:462nd & 7 at opp 41Jahvid Best rush for 1 yard to the Minn 40.
5:203rd & 6 at opp 40Jahvid Best rush for 5 yards to the Minn 35.
5:084th & 1 at opp 35Kevin Riley rush for 2 yards to the Minn 33 for a 1ST down.
4:421st & 10 at opp 33Kevin Riley pass complete to Anthony Miller for 25 yards to the Minn 8 for a 1ST down.
4:071st & goal at opp 8Jahvid Best rush for 3 yards to the Minn 5.
3:532nd & 0 at opp 5Timeout CALIFORNIA, clock 03:53.
3:402nd & goal at opp 5Kevin Riley pass complete to Jahvid Best for 3 yards to the Minn 2.
2:593rd & goal at opp 2Jahvid Best rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.California 34, Minnesota 21
2:59Vince Damato extra point GOOD.California 35, Minnesota 21
2:59Vince Damato kickoff for 45 yards returned by Troy Stoudermire Jr. for 7 yards to the Minn 32.
Minnesota Interception, 6 plays
2:391st & 10 at own 32Adam Weber pass complete to Nick Tow-Arnett for 7 yards to the Minn 39.
2:152nd & 3 at own 39Adam Weber pass complete to Eric Decker for 24 yards to the Cal 37 for a 1ST down.
2:051st & 10 at opp 37Adam Weber pass incomplete.
2:012nd & 10 at opp 37Adam Weber pass incomplete to Troy Stoudermire Jr.
1:523rd & 10 at opp 37Adam Weber pass complete to Duane Bennett for no gain to the Cal 37.
1:524th & 10 at opp 37Timeout MINNESOTA, clock 01:52.
1:454th & 10 at opp 37Adam Weber pass intercepted by Josh Hill at the Cal 37, returned for no gain to the Cal 37.
California Punt, 3 plays
1:441st & 10 at own 37Jahvid Best rush for a loss of 5 yards to the Cal 32.
1:102nd & 15 at own 32Jahvid Best rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Cal 29.
0:503rd & 18 at own 29Jahvid Best rush for 6 yards to the Cal 35.
0:504th & 12 at own 35Timeout MINNESOTA, clock 00:50.
0:454th & 12 at own 35Bryan Anger punt for 37 yards, fair catch by Bryant Allen at the Minn 28.
Minnesota Interception, 2 plays
0:401st & 10 at own 28MINNESOTA penalty 14 yard personal foul accepted, no play.
0:251st & 24 at own 14Adam Weber pass complete to Hayo Carpenter for 18 yards to the Minn 32.
0:042nd & 6 at own 32Adam Weber pass intercepted by Michael Mohamed at the Minn 47, returned for no gain to the Minn 47.
California End of game, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at opp 47Team rush for a loss of 3 yards to the 50 yard line.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

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California leads 5–⁠2 in seven meetings, counting the one since this game.

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