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UCLA at California

Saturday, September 5, 2026

UCLA beat California 45–⁠24. It was their 95th meeting; UCLA leads the series 59–⁠35–⁠1 as played.

AwayUCLA6–⁠0 in 2026
45
HomeCalifornia3–⁠4 in 2026
24

Final at California Memorial Stadium, BerkeleyTV: ESPNAttendance 54,283

At kickoff
66°F, wind 14 mph from the westWeather: NOAA NCEI Global Historical Climatology Network hourly; Oakland International Airport, 17 km from the stadium, 23 minutes after kickoff
Viewers
1.1 million viewers on ESPNViewers: Nielsen, as compiled by nschultz7’s ratings tracker.
Official
Francisco VillarGame officials: stats.ncaa.org box scores, via SportsDataverse

From the numbers

  • UCLA is one of six FBS teams that are unbeaten this season, with BYU, James Madison, Miami, Texas Tech and Utah.

Computed from every game through Oct 17 and the score after every scoring play; a note appears only when few teams share it. All the numbers.

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
UCLA71702145
California7107024

How the win probability moved

California favored

Win probability by play: California 59% at kickoff, 0% at the end. Biggest swing: 49 points.

UCLA favored

Win probability after every play, from CollegeFootballData.com’s model. The dot marks the biggest swing (49 points).

Standouts

Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licenses; credits on each player’s page.

Photos from the game

  • Adam Mohammed stiff-arms Ta'Shawn James at the UCLA Bruins at California Golden Bears football game on September 5, 2026
    Adam Mohammed stiff-arms Ta’Shawn James at the UCLA Bruins at California Golden Bears football game on September 5, 2026Photo: Jesse Kornblum, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Anthony Sacca at the UCLA Bruins at California Golden Bears football game on September 5, 2026
    Anthony Sacca at the UCLA Bruins at California Golden Bears football game on September 5, 2026Photo: Jesse Kornblum, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Aiden Gobaira at the UCLA Bruins at California Golden Bears football game on September 5, 2026
    Aiden Gobaira at the UCLA Bruins at California Golden Bears football game on September 5, 2026Photo: Jesse Kornblum, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • AJ Tuitele at the UCLA Bruins at California Golden Bears football game on September 5, 2026
    AJ Tuitele at the UCLA Bruins at California Golden Bears football game on September 5, 2026Photo: Jesse Kornblum, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

From the game’s category on Wikimedia Commons, free licenses only, each credited.

Player stats

UCLA

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Nico Iamaleava14/2218401
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Anthony Woods8118253
Wayne Knight871331
Jaivian Thomas541015
Nico Iamaleava929110
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Mikey Matthews488043
Wayne Knight230022
Brian Rowe Jr.328015
Landon Ellis120020
DefenseTklTFLSacksInt
Samuel Omosigho14210
Jalen Woods110.500
Ta’Shawn James8002
Rodrick Pleasant50.500
D.J. Barksdale4110

California

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele24/4127122
Jackson Brousseau2/62000
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Adam Mohammed28120120
Carter Vargas41406
Ashten Emory1606
Anthony League1101
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Ian Strong594049
Chase Hendricks666130
Mason Mini458126
Adam Mohammed746014
DefenseTklTFLSacksInt
Kingston Lopa6001
Tristan Jernigan6000
Kamar Mothudi4000
A.J. Tuitele4000
Nathan Burrell3110
Daniel Harris3110

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

Team stats

UCLACalifornia
461Total yards410
184Passing yards291
277Rushing yards119
8.4Yards per pass6.2
8.7Yards per rush3.0
20First downs23
6–⁠11Third downs11–⁠21
0–⁠0Fourth downs0–⁠3
1Turnovers3
12–⁠110Penalties6–⁠59
25:11Possession34:49
2Sacks (by defense)2

Efficiency

UCLACalifornia
57%Success rate34%
0.41EPA per play−0.06
1.25Explosiveness1.48
0.75Rushing EPA−0.16
0.01Passing EPA0.07
18%Passing-down success33%
0.63First-down EPA0.00
−0.23Second-down EPA−0.45
0.60Third-down EPA0.82
19%Havoc by its defense17%

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 and the line, going in

Our ratings (scores only)

California 62% to win. UCLA won as Elo’s underdog.

The line

UCLA −2.5, over/under 53.5.

The last line on file before kickoff: the consensus line when the books publish one, otherwise a single major sportsbook’s.

Before kickoff, the win chances were UCLA 57%, California 43%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.

Every drive

California end zoneUCLA end zoneQ1 CaliforniaTouchdown, 10 playsQ1 UCLATouchdown, 7 playsQ1 CaliforniaPunt, 3 playsQ1 UCLAPunt, 3 playsQ1 CaliforniaPunt, 4 playsQ1 UCLAPunt, 3 playsQ1 CaliforniaField goal, 13 playsQ2 UCLATouchdown, 5 playsQ2 CaliforniaPunt, 3 playsQ2 UCLATouchdown, 9 playsQ2 CaliforniaFumble, 4 playsQ2 UCLAInterception, 4 playsQ2 CaliforniaTouchdown, 5 playsQ2 UCLAField goal, 2 playsQ2 CaliforniaEnd of half, 1 playQ3 UCLAPunt, 3 playsQ3 CaliforniaTouchdown, 14 playsQ3 UCLAPunt, 5 playsQ3 CaliforniaTurnover on downs, 10 playsQ4 UCLAPunt, 3 playsQ4 CaliforniaInterception, 3 playsQ4 UCLATouchdown, 1 playQ4 CaliforniaInterception, 4 playsQ4 UCLATouchdown, 8 playsQ4 CaliforniaTurnover on downs, 8 playsQ4 UCLATouchdown, 1 playQ4 CaliforniaTurnover on downs, 6 playsQ4 UCLAEnd of game, 1 play
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. California drives left to right, UCLA right to left.
  1. Q1 CaliforniaTouchdown, 10 plays, 72 yards
  2. Q1 UCLATouchdown, 7 plays, 68 yards
  3. Q1 CaliforniaPunt, 3 plays, 44 yards
  4. Q1 UCLAPunt, 3 plays, 30 yards
  5. Q1 CaliforniaPunt, 4 plays, 58 yards
  6. Q1 UCLAPunt, 3 plays, 49 yards
  7. Q1 CaliforniaField goal, 13 plays, 6 yards
  8. Q2 UCLATouchdown, 5 plays, 72 yards
  9. Q2 CaliforniaPunt, 3 plays, 51 yards
  10. Q2 UCLATouchdown, 9 plays, 73 yards
  11. Q2 CaliforniaFumble, 4 plays, 19 yards
  12. Q2 UCLAInterception, 4 plays, 24 yards
  13. Q2 CaliforniaTouchdown, 5 plays, 84 yards
  14. Q2 UCLAField goal, 2 plays, −2 yards
  15. Q2 CaliforniaEnd of half, 1 play, −2 yards
  16. Q3 UCLAPunt, 3 plays, 51 yards
  17. Q3 CaliforniaTouchdown, 14 plays, 82 yards
  18. Q3 UCLAPunt, 5 plays, 58 yards
  19. Q3 CaliforniaTurnover on downs, 10 plays, 32 yards
  20. Q4 UCLAPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  21. Q4 CaliforniaInterception, 3 plays, 15 yards
  22. Q4 UCLATouchdown, 1 play, 28 yards
  23. Q4 CaliforniaInterception, 4 plays, 26 yards
  24. Q4 UCLATouchdown, 8 plays, 46 yards
  25. Q4 CaliforniaTurnover on downs, 8 plays, 28 yards
  26. Q4 UCLATouchdown, 1 play, 53 yards
  27. Q4 CaliforniaTurnover on downs, 6 plays, 20 yards
  28. Q4 UCLAEnd of game, 1 play, −2 yards

Play by play

1st quarter9 drives, then Tied at 7
California Touchdown, 10 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 35(15:00) #15 M.Bhaghani kickoff 65 yards to the CAL00, Touchback
14:521st & 10 at own 25(15:00) Shotgun #24 A.Mohammed rush left for 8 yards gain to the CAL33 (#6 T.Johnson)
14:072nd & 2 at own 33(14:19) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass complete short right to #9 I.Strong caught at CAL28, for 4 yards loss to the CAL29 (#10 S.Omosigho; #12 M.Hartford)
13:383rd & 6 at own 29(13:51) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass complete short left to #24 A.Mohammed caught at CAL30, for 8 yards to the CAL37 (#32 D.Barksdale), 1ST DOWN
13:131st & goal at opp 0A. Mohammed run for 0 yds
12:391st & 10 at own 38(12:42) Shotgun #24 A.Mohammed rush left for 1 yard gain to the CAL38 (#9 J.Woods; #20 S.Taylor)
12:332nd & 10 at own 38(12:33) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass incomplete short right to #10 C.Perry thrown to CAL45
12:083rd & 10 at own 38(12:28) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass complete deep left to #85 M.Mini caught at CLA42, for 26 yards to the CLA36 (#2 R.Pleasant), 1ST DOWN
11:571st & 10 at opp 36(12:00) Shotgun #1 C.Vargas rush middle for 3 yards gain to the CLA33 (#1 S.Jackson; #12 M.Hartford)
11:242nd & 7 at opp 33(11:30) Shotgun #24 A.Mohammed rush middle for 5 yards gain to the CLA28 (#10 S.Omosigho; #6 T.Johnson). #6 T.Johnson, #90 A.Washington injured on the play
10:493rd & 2 at opp 28(10:56) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass complete short left to #10 C.Perry caught at CLA16, for 19 yards to the CLA09 (#27 T.James), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
10:281st & goal at opp 9(10:31) No Huddle-Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass complete short left to #7 C.Hendricks caught at CLA12, for 9 yards to the CLA00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 10:28 #33 T.McGough kick attempt good (H: #29 A.Davies, LS: #53 J.Franke)California 7, UCLA 0
10:211st & 10 at own 35(10:28) #33 T.McGough kickoff 65 yards to the CLA00 #3 W.Knight return 29 yards to the CLA29 (#22 T.Dunn)
10:28Timeout California, clock 10:28
UCLA Touchdown, 7 plays
10:131st & 10 at own 29(10:19) Shotgun #6 A.Woods rush middle for 3 yards gain to the CLA32 (#3 K.Mothudi; #96 D.Wilkins)
9:372nd & 7 at own 32(09:41) Shotgun #9 N.Iamaleava pass complete short right to #2 B.Rowe Jr. caught at CLA30, for 9 yards to the CLA41 (#2 K.Lopa), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
9:041st & 10 at own 41(09:15) Shotgun #2 B.Rowe Jr. rush left for 20 yards gain to the CAL39 (#25 K.Hudson), 1ST DOWN
8:241st & 10 at opp 39(08:34) Shotgun #9 N.Iamaleava pass complete short middle to #4 S.Morgan caught at CAL35, for 6 yards to the CAL33 (#3 K.Mothudi)
7:472nd & 4 at opp 33(07:56) Shotgun #9 N.Iamaleava pass complete short right to #7 M.Matthews caught at CAL35, for 2 yards to the CAL31 (#98 N.Burrell)
7:303rd & 2 at opp 31(07:34) No Huddle-Shotgun #9 N.Iamaleava pass complete short right to #3 W.Knight caught at CAL29, for 22 yards to the CAL09 (#7 D.Harris), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
7:001st & goal at opp 9(07:04) Shotgun #9 N.Iamaleava rush right for 9 yards gain to the CAL00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 07:00 #15 M.Bhaghani kick attempt good (H: #45 C.Barry, LS: #44 G.Cereghino)Tied at 7
7:001st & 10 at own 35(07:00) #15 M.Bhaghani kickoff 65 yards to the CAL00, Touchback
7:00Timeout UCLA, clock 07:00
California Punt, 3 plays
6:511st & 10 at own 25(07:00) Shotgun #24 A.Mohammed rush middle for 4 yards gain to the CAL29 (#10 S.Omosigho)
6:242nd & 6 at own 29(06:28) Shotgun #24 A.Mohammed rush left for 3 yards gain to the CAL32 (#27 T.James)
6:083rd & 3 at own 32(06:06) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass incomplete short right to #4 J.King thrown to CAL33
UCLA Punt, 3 plays
5:232nd & 4 at own 35(05:23) Shotgun #9 N.Iamaleava pass incomplete short middle thrown to CLA35 broken up by #96 D.Wilkins
5:183rd & 4 at own 35(05:21) Shotgun #9 N.Iamaleava pass incomplete short middle to #11 L.Ellis thrown to CLA50 QB hurried by #9 A.Tuitele PENALTY CLA Illegal Formation declined
5:114th & 4 at own 35(05:15) #35 C.Gerrand punt 45 yards to the CAL20 fair catch by #23 I.Crosby at CAL20
California Punt, 4 plays
4:581st & 10 at own 20(05:11) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass complete short right to #9 I.Strong caught at CAL37, for 21 yards to the CAL41 (#1 S.Jackson), 1ST DOWN
5:114th & 4 at own 35Timeout UCLA, clock 05:11
6:064th & 3 at own 32(06:06) #29 A.Davies punt 37 yards to the CLA31 fair catch by #7 M.Matthews at CLA31
California Punt, 4 plays
4:301st & 10 at own 41(04:46) No Huddle-Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass complete short right to #1 C.Vargas caught at CAL36, for 0 yards to the CAL41 (#27 T.James; #15 S.West)
4:012nd & 10 at own 41(04:04) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass incomplete short left to #1 C.Vargas thrown to CAL40 broken up by #12 M.Hartford QB hurried by #27 T.James
3:543rd & 10 at own 41(03:57) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass incomplete short right to #1 C.Vargas thrown to CAL42
3:444th & 10 at own 41(03:54) #29 A.Davies punt 49 yards to the CLA10 #7 M.Matthews return 12 yards to the CLA22 (#2 K.Lopa), out of bounds
UCLA Punt, 3 plays
3:371st & 10 at own 22(03:44) Shotgun #3 W.Knight rush middle for 3 yards gain to the CLA25 (#14 A.Manutai; #23 I.Crosby)
3:082nd & 7 at own 25(03:11) Shotgun #9 N.Iamaleava pass incomplete short middle thrown to CLA25 broken up by #96 D.Wilkins
3:043rd & 7 at own 25(03:08) Shotgun #9 N.Iamaleava pass incomplete short left to #2 B.Rowe Jr. thrown to CLA34 broken up by #1 R.Fletcher QB hurried by #2 K.Lopa
2:564th & 7 at own 25(02:58) #35 C.Gerrand punt 46 yards to the CAL29 fair catch by #23 I.Crosby at CAL29
California Field goal, 13 plays
2:471st & 10 at own 29(02:56) #24 A.Mohammed rush middle for 11 yards gain to the CAL40 (#10 S.Omosigho), 1ST DOWN
2:041st & 10 at own 40(02:17) #24 A.Mohammed rush middle for 2 yards gain to the CAL42 (#10 S.Omosigho)
1:372nd & 8 at own 42(01:44) Shotgun #24 A.Mohammed rush middle for 3 yards gain to the CAL45 (#20 S.Taylor; #25 T.Hendrick) PENALTY CLA Face Mask (#20 S.Taylor) 15 yards from CAL45 to CLA40, 1ST DOWN
1:161st & 10 at opp 40(01:23) Shotgun #24 A.Mohammed rush middle for 3 yards gain to the CLA37 (#9 J.Woods; #12 M.Hartford)
0:362nd & 7 at opp 37(00:45) Shotgun #1 C.Vargas rush middle for 2 yards gain to the CLA35 (#9 J.Woods)
0:093rd & 5 at opp 35(00:09) Shotgun #1 C.Vargas rush middle for 6 yards gain to the CLA29 (#0 D.Pellot), 1ST DOWN
UCLA Punt, 3 plays
0:091st & 10 at own 31Shotgun #6 A.Woods rush middle for 4 yards gain to the CLA35 (#23 I.Crosby)
2nd quarter10 drives, then UCLA 24, California 17
California Field goal, 13 plays
14:561st & 10 at opp 29(15:00) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass incomplete short left to #7 C.Hendricks thrown to CLA10
14:502nd & 10 at opp 29(14:56) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass complete short right to #7 C.Hendricks caught at CLA25, for 4 yards to the CLA25, out of bounds at CLA25
14:213rd & 6 at opp 25(14:28) Shotgun #1 C.Vargas rush middle for 3 yards gain to the CLA22 (#10 S.Omosigho; #90 A.Washington)
13:464th & 3 at opp 22(13:46) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass incomplete short left to #9 I.Strong thrown to CLA03 PENALTY CLA Pass Interference (#1 S.Jackson) 15 yards from CLA22 to CLA07, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY
13:391st & goal at opp 7(13:40) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass incomplete short middle to #22 T.Purcell thrown to CLA00 broken up by #0 D.Pellot
13:292nd & goal at opp 7(13:39) #24 A.Mohammed rush middle for 4 yards loss to the CLA11 (#2 R.Pleasant; #9 J.Woods). #95 T.Ford injured on the play
13:283rd & goal at opp 11PENALTY CAL False Start (#22 T.Purcell) 5 yards from CLA11 to CLA16. NO PLAY
13:043rd & goal at opp 16(13:13) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass complete short right to #1 C.Vargas caught at CLA20, for 6 yards to the CLA10 (#10 S.Omosigho). #1 C.Vargas injured on the play
12:464th & goal at opp 10(12:49) #33 T.McGough field goal attempt from 28 yards GOOD (H: #29 A.Davies, LS: #53 J.Franke), clock 12:46California 10, UCLA 7
13:043rd & goal at opp 16Timeout California, clock 13:04
UCLA Touchdown, 5 plays
12:461st & 10 at own 35(12:46) #33 T.McGough kickoff 65 yards to the CLA00 fair catch by #3 W.Knight at CLA00
12:311st & 10 at own 25(12:46) Shotgun #21 J.Thomas rush left for 15 yards gain to the CLA40 (#20 C.Sidney), 1ST DOWN
11:521st & 10 at own 40(12:08) Shotgun #9 N.Iamaleava pass complete short middle to #2 B.Rowe Jr. caught at CAL45, for 15 yards to the CAL45, End Of Play, 1ST DOWN
11:181st & 10 at opp 45(11:47) No Huddle-Shotgun #9 N.Iamaleava pass complete short middle to #19 H.Lodge caught at CAL41, for 4 yards to the CAL41 (#32 T.Jernigan)
10:513rd & 11 at opp 41(11:11) No Huddle-Shotgun #9 N.Iamaleava pass complete short left to #7 M.Matthews caught at CAL40, for 10 yards to the CAL31 (#25 K.Hudson), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
10:191st & 10 at opp 31(10:19) No Huddle-Shotgun #6 A.Woods rush middle for 31 yards gain to the CAL00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 10:19, 1ST DOWN #15 M.Bhaghani kick attempt good (H: #45 C.Barry, LS: #44 G.Cereghino)UCLA 14, California 10
10:191st & goal at opp 0(10:19) #15 M.Bhaghani kickoff 65 yards to the CAL00, Touchback
10:19Timeout UCLA, clock 10:19
California Punt, 3 plays
10:061st & 10 at own 25(10:19) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass complete short left to #24 A.Mohammed caught at CAL19, for 1 yard loss to the CAL24 (#0 D.Pellot; #10 S.Omosigho)
9:352nd & 11 at own 24(09:42) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele sacked for loss of 10 yards to the CAL14 (#32 D.Barksdale)
8:473rd & 21 at own 14(08:59) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass complete short middle to #24 A.Mohammed caught at CAL18, for 10 yards to the CAL24 (#9 J.Woods; #27 T.James)
8:094th & 11 at own 24(08:16) #29 A.Davies punt 52 yards to the CLA24 fair catch by #7 M.Matthews at CLA24
UCLA Touchdown, 9 plays
7:511st & 10 at own 24(08:10) Shotgun #9 N.Iamaleava pass complete deep right to #7 M.Matthews caught at CAL45, for 33 yards to the CAL43 (#24 Q.Shemwell), 1ST DOWN
7:151st & 10 at opp 43(07:24) Shotgun #9 N.Iamaleava rush right for 7 yards gain to the CAL36, out of bounds at CAL36
6:462nd & 3 at opp 36(06:46) Shotgun #9 N.Iamaleava pass incomplete short middle to #2 B.Rowe Jr. thrown to CAL17 QB hurried by #0 S.Williams PENALTY CLA Holding (#74 J.Armella) 10 yards from CAL36 to CAL46. NO PLAY
6:352nd & 13 at opp 46(06:41) Shotgun #9 N.Iamaleava pass incomplete short middle to #89 J.Phifer thrown to CAL43 broken up by #7 D.Harris
6:213rd & 13 at opp 46(06:26) Shotgun #9 N.Iamaleava pass complete short right to #11 L.Ellis caught at CAL35, for 20 yards to the CAL26 (#9 A.Tuitele; #3 K.Mothudi), 1ST DOWN
5:391st & 10 at opp 26(05:51) No Huddle-Shotgun #21 J.Thomas rush left for 10 yards gain to the CAL16 (#23 I.Crosby), 1ST DOWN
4:581st & 10 at opp 16(05:09) Shotgun #21 J.Thomas rush middle for 7 yards gain to the CAL09 (#9 A.Tuitele)
4:332nd & 3 at opp 9(04:33) Shotgun #9 N.Iamaleava rush middle for 6 yards gain (3) to the CAL03 (#9 A.Tuitele; #96 D.Wilkins) PENALTY CLA Holding (#51 R.Robell) 10 yards from CAL06 to CAL16
3:512nd & 10 at opp 16(04:04) Shotgun #9 N.Iamaleava pass complete short right to #3 W.Knight caught at CAL20, for 8 yards to the CAL08 (#7 D.Harris), out of bounds
3:233rd & 2 at opp 8(03:27) Shotgun #3 W.Knight rush middle for 8 yards gain to the CAL00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 03:23, 1ST DOWN #15 M.Bhaghani kick attempt good (H: #45 C.Barry, LS: #44 G.Cereghino)UCLA 21, California 10
3:272nd & 10 at opp 16Timeout UCLA, clock 03:27
3:181st & 10 at own 35(03:23) #15 M.Bhaghani kickoff 65 yards to the CAL00 #26 N.Davis return 18 yards to the CAL18 (#28 M.Rivera)
3:23Timeout UCLA, clock 03:23
California Fumble, 4 plays
3:101st & 10 at own 18(03:18) Shotgun #24 A.Mohammed rush middle for 0 yards to the CAL18 (#15 S.West)
2:292nd & 10 at own 18(02:40) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele rush left for 2 yards gain to the CAL20, out of bounds at CAL20
1:543rd & 8 at own 20(02:00) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass complete deep right to #85 M.Mini caught at CAL41, for 23 yards to the CAL43 (#12 M.Hartford), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
2:002nd & 10 at own 18Timeout California, clock 02:00
1:491st & 10 at own 43(01:54) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele sacked for loss of 6 yards to the CAL37 (#10 S.Omosigho), fumble by #3 J.Sagapolutele recovered by CLA #90 A.Washington at CAL37, End Of Play
UCLA Interception, 4 plays
1:351st & 10 at opp 37(01:46) Shotgun #9 N.Iamaleava pass complete short middle to #4 S.Morgan caught at CAL30, for 7 yards to the CAL30 (#21 A.Hampton; #9 A.Tuitele)
1:192nd & 3 at opp 30(01:28) No Huddle-Shotgun #9 N.Iamaleava rush middle for 1 yard gain to the CAL29 (#9 A.Tuitele)
1:063rd & 2 at opp 29(01:08) No Huddle-Shotgun #3 W.Knight rush right for 2 yards gain to the CAL27 (#98 N.Burrell), 1ST DOWN
0:591st & 10 at opp 27(00:59) No Huddle-Shotgun #9 N.Iamaleava pass incomplete short middle to #4 S.Morgan thrown to CAL17 PENALTY CAL Face Mask (#20 C.Sidney) 14 yards from CAL27 to CAL13, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY
0:511st & 10 at opp 13(00:54) Shotgun #9 N.Iamaleava pass intercepted by #2 K.Lopa at CAL13 #2 K.Lopa return 0 yards to the CAL13
California Touchdown, 5 plays
0:382nd & 10 at own 12(00:40) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass incomplete short left to #7 C.Hendricks thrown to CAL19
0:263rd & 9 at own 12(00:40) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass complete deep left to #9 I.Strong caught at CLA48, for 49 yards to the CLA38 (#27 T.James), 1ST DOWN
0:191st & 10 at opp 38(00:26) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass complete deep right to #7 C.Hendricks caught at CLA09, for 30 yards to the CLA08, out of bounds at CLA08, 1ST DOWN
0:263rd & 10 at own 12Timeout California, clock 00:26
0:131st & goal at opp 8(00:19) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass complete short left to #85 M.Mini caught at CLA00, for 8 yards to the CLA00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 00:13 #33 T.McGough kick attempt good (H: #29 A.Davies, LS: #53 J.Franke)UCLA 21, California 17
0:131st & 8 at own 8Timeout UCLA, clock 00:13
0:13Timeout California, clock 00:13
UCLA Field goal, 2 plays
0:121st & 10 at own 35(00:13) #33 T.McGough kickoff 33 yards to the CLA32 fair catch by #56 D.Spinogatti at CLA32 PENALTY CAL Offside 5 yards from CLA32 to CLA37
0:061st & 10 at own 37(00:06) Shotgun #9 N.Iamaleava pass complete deep middle to #7 M.Matthews caught at CAL20, for 43 yards to the CAL20, End Of Play, 1ST DOWN
0:031st & 10 at opp 20(00:06) #15 M.Bhaghani field goal attempt from 38 yards GOOD (H: #45 C.Barry, LS: #44 G.Cereghino), clock 00:03UCLA 24, California 17
0:061st & 10 at own 37Timeout UCLA, clock 00:06
0:061st & 10 at opp 37Timeout California, clock 00:06
California End of half, 1 play
0:031st & 10 at own 35(00:03) #15 M.Bhaghani kickoff 65 yards to the CAL00, Touchback
0:031st & 10 at own 25(00:00) Kneel down by #3 J.Sagapolutele at CAL23 for loss of 2 yards
California Touchdown, 5 plays
0:001st & 10 at own 13Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass incomplete deep middle to #9 I.Strong thrown to CAL35
3rd quarter5 drives, then Tied at 24
UCLA Punt, 3 plays
14:551st & 10 at own 35(14:55) #33 T.McGough kickoff 58 yards to the CLA07 #3 W.Knight return 27 yards to the CLA34, out of bounds at CLA34
14:541st & 10 at own 34(14:54) Shotgun #9 N.Iamaleava pass incomplete short right thrown to CLA40 QB hurried by #0 S.Williams PENALTY CAL Targeting (#9 A.Tuitele) 15 yards from CLA34 to CLA49, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY. The previous play is under automatic review - “Targeting”. CALL OVERTURNED. (Original Play: (14:54) Shotgun #9 N.Iamaleava pass incomplete short right thrown to CLA40 QB hurried by #0 S.Williams. #11 L.Ellis injured on the play)
14:361st & 10 at own 49(14:40) Shotgun #21 J.Thomas rush middle for 5 yards gain to the CAL46 (#16 M.Hurst; #32 T.Jernigan)
13:552nd & 5 at opp 46(14:03) Shotgun #21 J.Thomas rush right for 4 yards gain to the CAL42 (#1 R.Fletcher; #33 J.McKinley)
13:243rd & 1 at opp 42PENALTY CLA Illegal Substitution 5 yards from CAL42 to CAL47. NO PLAY
12:593rd & 6 at opp 47(13:07) Shotgun #9 N.Iamaleava sacked for loss of 8 yards to the CLA45 (#7 D.Harris)
12:184th & 14 at own 45(12:18) #35 C.Gerrand punt 43 yards to the CAL12 #23 I.Crosby return 3 yards to the CAL15 (#10 S.Omosigho; #20 S.Taylor)
California Touchdown, 14 plays
12:051st & 10 at own 15(12:18) Shotgun #24 A.Mohammed rush left for 0 yards to the CAL15 (#15 S.West; #10 S.Omosigho)
11:262nd & 10 at own 15(11:36) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass complete short left to #9 I.Strong caught at CAL28, for 18 yards to the CAL33 (#39 A.Sacca), 1ST DOWN
10:481st & 10 at own 33(10:54) Shotgun #24 A.Mohammed rush left for 8 yards gain to the CAL41 (#10 S.Omosigho)
10:132nd & 2 at own 41(10:24) #24 A.Mohammed rush middle for 1 yard gain to the CAL42 (#2 R.Pleasant; #55 A.Fuimaono)
9:383rd & 1 at own 42(09:44) #24 A.Mohammed rush middle for 3 yards gain to the CAL45 (#10 S.Omosigho; #0 D.Pellot), 1ST DOWN
8:511st & 10 at own 45(08:59) #20 A.Emory rush left for 6 yards gain to the CLA49 (#10 S.Omosigho)
8:062nd & 4 at opp 49(08:13) Shotgun #24 A.Mohammed rush middle for 10 yards gain to the CLA39 (#27 T.James; #9 J.Woods), 1ST DOWN
7:301st & 10 at opp 39(07:43) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass complete short left to #4 J.King caught at CLA37, for 2 yards to the CLA37 (#32 D.Barksdale; #12 M.Hartford)
6:522nd & 8 at opp 37(07:04) Shotgun #25 A.League rush middle for 1 yard gain to the CLA36 (#27 T.James; #95 T.Ford)
6:063rd & 7 at opp 36(06:24) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass complete short left to #24 A.Mohammed caught at CLA36, for 7 yards to the CLA29 (#9 J.Woods), 1ST DOWN
5:301st & 10 at opp 29(05:38) #24 A.Mohammed rush middle for 4 yards gain to the CLA25 (#1 S.Jackson)
4:582nd & 6 at opp 25(05:04) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass complete short right to #7 C.Hendricks caught at CLA25, for 2 yards to the CLA23, out of bounds at CLA23
4:273rd & 4 at opp 23(04:32) Shotgun #24 A.Mohammed rush middle for 20 yards gain to the CLA03 (#1 S.Jackson), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
4:091st & goal at opp 3(04:09) Shotgun #24 A.Mohammed rush middle for 0 yards to the CLA03 (#55 A.Fuimaono) PENALTY CLA Illegal Substitution 2 yards from CLA03 to CLA01. NO PLAY. #76 B.Swinney injured on the play
3:501st & goal at opp 1(03:53) #24 A.Mohammed rush middle for 1 yard gain to the CLA00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 03:50 #33 T.McGough kick attempt good (H: #29 A.Davies, LS: #53 J.Franke)Tied at 24
3:581st & goal at opp 3Timeout California, clock 03:58
3:501st & 10 at own 35(03:50) #33 T.McGough kickoff 65 yards to the CLA00, Touchback
3:50Timeout California, clock 03:50
UCLA Punt, 5 plays
3:281st & 10 at own 25(03:50) Shotgun #9 N.Iamaleava pass complete short left to #2 B.Rowe Jr. caught at CLA25, for 4 yards to the CLA29 (#2 K.Lopa)
3:032nd & 6 at own 29(03:11) Shotgun #3 W.Knight rush middle for 3 yards gain to the CLA32 (#2 K.Lopa) PENALTY CAL Face Mask (#13 J.Young) 15 yards from CLA32 to CLA47, 1ST DOWN
2:231st & 10 at own 47(02:48) Shotgun #9 N.Iamaleava sacked for loss of 4 yards to the CLA43 (#98 N.Burrell)
1:582nd & 14 at own 43(01:58) Shotgun #9 N.Iamaleava pass incomplete short middle to #3 W.Knight thrown to CLA49 broken up by #1 R.Fletcher
1:423rd & 14 at own 43(01:58) Shotgun #9 N.Iamaleava pass complete short left to #6 A.Woods caught at CLA41, for 1 yard to the CLA44 (#3 K.Mothudi; #33 J.McKinley)
1:104th & 13 at own 44PENALTY CLA Illegal Snap (#50 S.Abdul-Wahab) 5 yards from CLA44 to CLA39. NO PLAY
0:504th & 18 at own 39(01:00) #35 C.Gerrand punt 44 yards to the CAL17
California Turnover on downs, 10 plays
0:341st & 10 at own 17(00:48) #24 A.Mohammed rush left for 1 yard gain to the CAL18 (#39 A.Sacca; #4 C.Martin)
0:504th & 18 at opp 39Timeout California, clock 00:50
California Turnover on downs, 10 plays
0:082nd & 10 at own 17(00:10) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass incomplete short left to #9 I.Strong thrown to CAL19
0:083rd & 9 at own 18(00:08) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass complete short right to #7 C.Hendricks caught at CAL30, for 13 yards to the CAL31 (#4 C.Martin), 1ST DOWN
Q4 14:521st & 10 at own 31(15:00) #24 A.Mohammed rush middle for 9 yards gain to the CAL40 (#9 J.Woods; #27 T.James)
Q4 14:222nd & 1 at own 40(14:22) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass complete short left to #85 M.Mini caught at CAL50, for 11 yards to the CLA49 (#2 R.Pleasant) PENALTY CAL Ineligible Downfield on Pass (#54 F.Williams III) 5 yards from CAL40 to CAL35. NO PLAY
Q4 13:482nd & 6 at own 35(13:55) #24 A.Mohammed rush middle for 0 yards to the CAL35 (#95 T.Ford)
Q4 13:063rd & 6 at own 35(13:15) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass complete short left to #7 C.Hendricks caught at CAL41, for 8 yards to the CAL43 (#2 R.Pleasant; #9 J.Woods), 1ST DOWN
Q4 12:421st & 10 at own 43(12:42) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass incomplete short left to #7 C.Hendricks thrown to CAL47 PENALTY CLA Pass Interference (#2 R.Pleasant) 3 yards from CAL43 to CAL46, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY
Q4 12:071st & 10 at own 46(12:09) Shotgun #24 A.Mohammed rush middle for 4 yards gain to the CAL50 (#11 N.Davillier)
Q4 11:412nd & 6 at the 50(11:47) Shotgun #24 A.Mohammed rush left for 3 yards gain to the CLA47 (#92 D.DeNgohe)
Q4 11:133rd & 3 at opp 47(11:20) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass incomplete short left to #10 C.Perry thrown to CLA35 broken up by #1 S.Jackson
4th quarter12 drives, then UCLA 45, California 24
UCLA Punt, 3 plays
10:571st & 10 at opp 49(11:07) Shotgun #9 N.Iamaleava rush middle for 6 yards gain to the CAL43 (#20 C.Sidney) PENALTY CLA UNS: Unsportsmanlike Conduct (#51 R.Robell) 15 yards from CAL43 to CLA42
11:104th & 3 at opp 47Timeout California, clock 11:10
UCLA Punt, 3 plays
10:182nd & 19 at own 42(10:32) Shotgun #9 N.Iamaleava rush right for 5 yards gain to the CLA47 (#21 A.Hampton)
9:593rd & 14 at own 47(10:04) No Huddle-Shotgun #9 N.Iamaleava pass incomplete short left to #7 M.Matthews thrown to CAL40
9:524th & 14 at own 47(09:59) #35 C.Gerrand punt 37 yards to the CAL16 fair catch by #23 I.Crosby at CAL16
California Interception, 3 plays
9:451st & 10 at own 16(09:52) Shotgun #24 A.Mohammed rush middle for 2 yards gain to the CAL18 (#15 S.West)
9:524th & 14 at own 47Timeout UCLA, clock 09:52
California Turnover on downs, 10 plays
11:104th & 3 at opp 47(11:10) Shotgun California rush middle for 4 yards loss to the CAL49, End Of Play, TURNOVER ON DOWNS
California Interception, 3 plays
9:072nd & 8 at own 18(09:14) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass incomplete short left to #82 C.Boscia thrown to CAL33 broken up by #2 R.Pleasant
8:533rd & 8 at own 18(09:06) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass intercepted by #27 T.James at CAL50 #27 T.James return 19 yards to the CAL31 (#24 A.Mohammed)
UCLA Touchdown, 1 play
8:461st & 10 at opp 31(08:53) No Huddle-Shotgun #3 W.Knight rush middle for 31 yards gain to the CAL00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 08:46, 1ST DOWN #15 M.Bhaghani kick attempt good (H: #45 C.Barry, LS: #44 G.Cereghino)UCLA 31, California 24
8:381st & 10 at own 35(08:46) #15 M.Bhaghani kickoff 65 yards to the CAL00 #26 N.Davis return 20 yards to the CAL20 (#22 T.Lee; #41 J.Walls)
8:46Timeout UCLA, clock 08:46
California Interception, 4 plays
8:291st & 10 at own 20(08:38) Shotgun #24 A.Mohammed rush middle for 3 yards gain to the CAL23 (#39 A.Sacca)
7:522nd & 7 at own 23(08:06) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass complete short right to #9 I.Strong caught at CAL30, for 10 yards to the CAL33 (#2 R.Pleasant; #25 T.Hendrick), 1ST DOWN
7:391st & 10 at own 33(07:43) No Huddle-Shotgun #24 A.Mohammed rush middle for 3 yards gain to the CAL36 (#1 S.Jackson)
7:012nd & 7 at own 36(07:13) No Huddle-Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass intercepted by #27 T.James at CAL46, End Of Play
UCLA Touchdown, 8 plays
6:551st & 10 at opp 46(07:01) Shotgun #6 A.Woods rush left for 16 yards gain (7) to the CAL30 (#2 K.Lopa), out of bounds PENALTY CLA Holding (#4 S.Morgan) 10 yards from CAL39 to CAL49
6:271st & 13 at opp 49(06:30) Shotgun #6 A.Woods rush left for 9 yards gain to the CAL40 (#2 K.Lopa) PENALTY CAL Offside declined
5:592nd & 4 at opp 40(06:03) Shotgun #3 W.Knight rush middle for 3 yards gain to the CAL37 (#32 T.Jernigan)
5:043rd & 1 at opp 37(05:21) Shotgun #9 N.Iamaleava rush right for 10 yards gain to the CAL27 fumbled by #9 N.Iamaleava at CAL27 forced by #25 K.Hudson recovered by CLA #9 N.Iamaleava at CAL27, End Of Play, 1ST DOWN. #9 N.Iamaleava injured on the play
4:381st & 10 at opp 27(04:50) Shotgun #6 A.Woods rush right for 5 yards gain to the CAL22 (#32 T.Jernigan)
4:052nd & 5 at opp 22PENALTY CLA False Start (#19 H.Lodge) 5 yards from CAL22 to CAL27. NO PLAY
3:452nd & 10 at opp 27(03:56) Shotgun #6 A.Woods rush middle for 6 yards gain to the CAL21 (#32 T.Jernigan)
3:013rd & 4 at opp 21(03:11) Shotgun #3 W.Knight rush right for 17 yards gain to the CAL04 (#2 K.Lopa; #32 T.Jernigan), 1ST DOWN
2:581st & goal at opp 4(03:03) Shotgun #3 W.Knight rush right for 4 yards gain to the CAL00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 02:58 #15 M.Bhaghani kick attempt good (H: #45 C.Barry, LS: #44 G.Cereghino)UCLA 38, California 24
California Turnover on downs, 8 plays
2:581st & 10 at own 35(02:58) #15 M.Bhaghani kickoff 65 yards to the CAL00, Touchback
2:491st & 10 at own 25(02:52) No Huddle-Shotgun #24 A.Mohammed rush middle for 12 yards gain to the CAL37 (#9 J.Woods), 1ST DOWN
2:261st & 10 at own 37(02:38) No Huddle-Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass complete short right to #85 M.Mini caught at CAL38, for 1 yard to the CAL38 (#32 D.Barksdale)
2:032nd & 9 at own 38(02:03) No Huddle-Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass incomplete short left to #10 C.Perry thrown to CAL48 broken up by #2 R.Pleasant
1:573rd & 9 at own 38(02:00) No Huddle-Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass incomplete short left to #9 I.Strong thrown to CAL50 broken up by #18 O.Gilbert
1:524th & 9 at own 38(01:52) No Huddle-Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass incomplete short right to #9 I.Strong thrown to CLA47 PENALTY CLA Pass Interference (#2 R.Pleasant) 15 yards from CAL38 to CLA47, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY
1:481st & 10 at opp 47(01:50) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass incomplete short right to #85 M.Mini thrown to CLA40 QB hurried by #15 S.West and #97 A.Gobaira
1:422nd & 10 at opp 47(01:46) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele rush middle for 2 yards loss to the CLA49 (#15 S.West) PENALTY CAL Holding declined
1:323rd & 12 at opp 49(01:32) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass incomplete short left thrown to CLA45 broken up by #20 S.Taylor PENALTY CAL Holding declined
1:264th & 12 at opp 49(01:26) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass complete short right to #24 A.Mohammed caught at CLA47, for 2 yards to the CLA47 (#9 J.Woods), TURNOVER ON DOWNS
UCLA Touchdown, 1 play
1:171st & 10 at own 47(01:17) Shotgun #6 A.Woods rush left for 53 yards gain to the CAL00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 01:17, 1ST DOWN #15 M.Bhaghani kick attempt good (H: #45 C.Barry, LS: #44 G.Cereghino)UCLA 45, California 24
California Turnover on downs, 6 plays
1:171st & 10 at own 35(01:17) #15 M.Bhaghani kickoff 65 yards to the CAL00, Touchback
1:041st & 10 at own 25(01:17) Shotgun #11 J.Brousseau pass complete short left to #24 A.Mohammed caught at CAL28, for 6 yards to the CAL31 (#18 O.Gilbert)
0:472nd & 4 at own 31(00:55) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 J.Brousseau pass complete short right to #24 A.Mohammed caught at CAL26, for 14 yards to the CAL45 (#24 C.Cogshell), 1ST DOWN
0:391st & 10 at own 45(00:39) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 J.Brousseau pass incomplete short left to #9 I.Strong thrown to CLA47
0:332nd & 10 at own 45(00:33) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 J.Brousseau pass incomplete deep right to #7 C.Hendricks thrown to CLA35
0:303rd & 10 at own 45(00:33) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 J.Brousseau pass incomplete short middle to #4 J.King thrown to CLA49
0:254th & 10 at own 45(00:30) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 J.Brousseau pass incomplete short middle to #9 I.Strong thrown to CLA40, TURNOVER ON DOWNS
UCLA End of game, 1 play
0:171st & 10 at opp 45(00:20) Kneel down by #9 N.Iamaleava at CAL47 for loss of 2 yards

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