Garbers helps Cal run past North Texas 23-17
Chase Garbers passed for one touchdown after using his legs to get California's offense going, Greg Thomas kicked three field goals and the Golden Bears beat North Texas 23-17 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
North Texas Mean Green
17
California Golden Bears
23
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNT | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
| CAL | 20 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
California Memorial Stadium · 35,268 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Rice Owls | W 52-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/29/26 | vs Florida Atlantic Owls | W 48-41 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Navy Midshipmen | W 49-39 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Charlotte 49ers | W 50-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/1/26 | @ Tulsa Golden Hurricane | W 45-44 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:59 17-23
Jyaire Shorter 18 Yd pass from Mason Fine (Ethan Mooney Kick)
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Field Goal 8:44 10-23
Greg Thomas 34 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:05 10-20
Jaelon Darden 68 Yd pass from Mason Fine (Ethan Mooney Kick)
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Field Goal 1:36 3-20
Ethan Mooney 24 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:31 0-20
Nikko Remigio 36 Yd pass from Chase Garbers (Greg Thomas Kick)
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Field Goal 4:58 0-13
Greg Thomas 44 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:45 0-10
Greg Thomas 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:25 0-7
Christopher Brown Jr. 2 Yd Run (Greg Thomas Kick)
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CAL
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:30 · End of Game
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UNT 1:30
4 plays, -5 yards, 0:21 · Downs
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CAL 1:51
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:08 · Punt
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UNT 2:59
9 plays, 80 yards, 3:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:59 17-23
Jyaire Shorter 18 Yd pass from Mason Fine (Ethan Mooney Kick)
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CAL 6:06
9 plays, 45 yards, 4:38 · Punt
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UNT 10:44
5 plays, 16 yards, 1:54 · Punt
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CAL 12:38
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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UNT 14:13
11 plays, 38 yards, 4:51 · Punt
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CAL 4:04
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:50 · Punt
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UNT 5:54
8 plays, 35 yards, 2:50 · Interception
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CAL 8:44
12 plays, 58 yards, 5:21 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:44 10-23
Greg Thomas 34 Yd Field Goal
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UNT 14:05
3 plays, 75 yards, 0:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:05 10-20
Jaelon Darden 68 Yd pass from Mason Fine (Ethan Mooney Kick)
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UNT
1 play, -3 yards, 0:13 · End of Half
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CAL 0:13
4 plays, 1 yard, 1:13 · Downs
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UNT 1:36
14 plays, 53 yards, 5:16 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:36 3-20
Ethan Mooney 24 Yd Field Goal
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CAL 6:52
15 plays, 51 yards, 7:07 · Punt
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UNT 13:59
8 plays, 39 yards, 3:32 · Punt
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CAL 2:31
3 plays, 33 yards, 1:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:31 0-20
Nikko Remigio 36 Yd pass from Chase Garbers (Greg Thomas Kick)
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UNT 3:36
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:16 · Punt
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CAL 4:58
7 plays, 39 yards, 2:26 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:58 0-13
Greg Thomas 44 Yd Field Goal
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UNT 7:24
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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CAL 8:45
4 plays, 7 yards, 1:23 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:45 0-10
Greg Thomas 32 Yd Field Goal
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UNT 10:08
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:08 · Fumble
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CAL 11:25
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:25 0-7
Christopher Brown Jr. 2 Yd Run (Greg Thomas Kick)
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
UNT
CAL
18
1st Downs
17
5-16
3rd down efficiency
7-19
2-3
4th down efficiency
2-3
329
Total Yards
278
208
Passing
129
21/40
Comp/Att
9/22
5.2
Yards per pass
5.9
119
Rushing
149
31
Rushing Attempts
48
3.8
Yards per rush
3.1
9-105
Penalties
8-65
2
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
26:59
Possession
33:01
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