Defensive Cal snaps 14-game skid vs USC with 15-14 victory
Chase Garbers threw a touchdown pass and ran for another score, and California snapped its 14-game losing streak against Southern California with a 15-14 victory Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
California Golden Bears
15
USC Trojans
14
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAL | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| USC | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum · 56,721 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | @ NC State Wolfpack | L 10-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ SMU Mustangs | L 20-59 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons | L 7-41 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Virginia Tech Hokies | W 25-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ UNLV Rebels | L 31-39 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 6:13 15-14
Chase Garbers 5 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 12:51 9-14
Vic Wharton III 29 Yd pass from Chase Garbers (Greg Thomas Kick)
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Safety 14:03 2-14
Team Safety
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Touchdown 7:29 0-14
Tyler Vaughns 23 Yd pass from JT Daniels (Michael Brown Kick)
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Touchdown 14:13 0-7
Tyler Vaughns 2 Yd pass from JT Daniels (Michael Brown Kick)
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CAL
10 plays, 32 yards, 4:50 · End of Game
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USC 4:50
3 plays, -11 yards, 1:50 · Fumble
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CAL 6:40
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:50 · Punt
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USC 8:30
10 plays, 33 yards, 4:27 · Punt
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CAL 12:57
6 plays, 20 yards, 3:22 · Punt
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USC 1:19
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:26 · Punt
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CAL 1:45
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:18 · Punt
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USC 3:03
5 plays, 19 yards, 3:10 · Punt
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CAL 6:13
9 plays, 40 yards, 3:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:13 15-14
Chase Garbers 5 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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USC 9:50
7 plays, 14 yards, 3:01 · Interception
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CAL 12:51
3 plays, 50 yards, 1:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:51 9-14
Vic Wharton III 29 Yd pass from Chase Garbers (Greg Thomas Kick)
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USC 14:03
3 plays, -25 yards, 0:57 · Safety
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Safety 14:03 2-14
Team Safety
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CAL
1 play, -1 yard, 0:46 · End of Half
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USC 0:46
13 plays, 80 yards, 5:19 · Fumble
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CAL 6:05
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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USC 7:29
6 plays, 51 yards, 3:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:29 0-14
Tyler Vaughns 23 Yd pass from JT Daniels (Michael Brown Kick)
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CAL 10:34
2 plays, -3 yards, 0:45 · Fumble
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USC 11:19
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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CAL 13:17
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:56 · Punt
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USC 14:13
4 plays, 50 yards, 1:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:13 0-7
Tyler Vaughns 2 Yd pass from JT Daniels (Michael Brown Kick)
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CAL 1:06
5 plays, 7 yards, 3:03 · Punt
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USC 4:09
9 plays, 36 yards, 4:08 · Punt
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CAL 8:17
7 plays, 21 yards, 3:24 · Punt
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USC 11:41
6 plays, 21 yards, 2:31 · Downs
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CAL 14:12
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:48 · Punt
Showing the last 30 of 30 events.
Team Stats
CAL
USC
11
1st Downs
18
5-16
3rd down efficiency
7-17
1-1
4th down efficiency
1-2
207
Total Yards
277
93
Passing
180
14/26
Comp/Att
21/34
3.6
Yards per pass
5.3
114
Rushing
97
32
Rushing Attempts
38
3.6
Yards per rush
2.6
4-35
Penalties
5-55
1
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
1
27:13
Possession
32:47
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