Garbers leads California past Sacramento State 42-30
— After opening the season with a couple of tight losses, California coach Justin Wilcox will take any sort of win — even if it was closer than he wanted against a lower-level team.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Sacramento State Hornets
30
California Golden Bears
42
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAC | 6 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 30 |
| CAL | 14 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 42 |
California Memorial Stadium · 31,982 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4/26 | vs Toledo Rockets | L 17-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/30/26 | vs Kent State Golden Flashes | W 31-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Ball State Cardinals | L 17-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Ohio Bobcats | L 7-48 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Bowling Green Falcons | L 10-38 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:28 30-42
Pierre Williams 9 Yd pass from Jake Dunniway (Kyle Sentkowski Kick)
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Field Goal 9:32 23-42
Kyle Sentkowski 43 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:50 20-42
Chase Garbers 16 Yd Run (Dario Longhetto Kick)
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Touchdown 7:33 20-35
Marshel Martin 34 Yd pass from Jake Dunniway (Kyle Sentkowski Kick)
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Touchdown 8:54 13-35
Trevon Clark 12 Yd pass from Chase Garbers (Dario Longhetto Kick)
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Touchdown 11:27 13-28
Asher O'Hara 2 Yd Run (Kyle Sentkowski Kick)
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Touchdown 14:47 6-28
Nikko Remigio 99 Yd Kickoff Return (Dario Longhetto Kick)
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Touchdown 4:01 6-21
Jeremiah Hunter 45 Yd pass from Chase Garbers (Dario Longhetto Kick)
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Touchdown 2:52 6-14
Damien Moore 4 Yd Run (Dario Longhetto Kick)
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Touchdown 5:35 6-7
Asher O'Hara 7 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 9:54 0-7
Damien Moore 4 Yd Run (Dario Longhetto Kick)
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CAL
4 plays, 15 yards, 1:18 · End of 4th Quarter
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SAC 1:28
8 plays, 65 yards, 2:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:28 30-42
Pierre Williams 9 Yd pass from Jake Dunniway (Kyle Sentkowski Kick)
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CAL 3:51
12 plays, 40 yards, 5:45 · Downs
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SAC 9:32
7 plays, 50 yards, 3:18 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:32 23-42
Kyle Sentkowski 43 Yd Field Goal
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CAL 12:50
5 plays, 80 yards, 2:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:50 20-42
Chase Garbers 16 Yd Run (Dario Longhetto Kick)
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SAC 0:20
7 plays, 36 yards, 3:07 · Interception
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CAL 3:27
9 plays, 49 yards, 4:06 · Downs
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SAC 7:33
7 plays, 74 yards, 1:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:33 20-35
Marshel Martin 34 Yd pass from Jake Dunniway (Kyle Sentkowski Kick)
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CAL 8:54
7 plays, 75 yards, 2:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:54 13-35
Trevon Clark 12 Yd pass from Chase Garbers (Dario Longhetto Kick)
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SAC 11:27
9 plays, 75 yards, 3:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:27 13-28
Asher O'Hara 2 Yd Run (Kyle Sentkowski Kick)
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Touchdown 14:47 6-28
Nikko Remigio 99 Yd Kickoff Return (Dario Longhetto Kick)
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CAL
1 play, -1 yard, 0:00 · End of Half
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SAC
12 plays, 65 yards, 4:01 · Field Goal
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CAL 4:01
3 plays, 85 yards, 1:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:01 6-21
Jeremiah Hunter 45 Yd pass from Chase Garbers (Dario Longhetto Kick)
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SAC 5:12
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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CAL 6:46
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:18 · Punt
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SAC 8:04
7 plays, 37 yards, 1:37 · Field Goal
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CAL 9:41
5 plays, 49 yards, 2:10 · Interception
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SAC 11:51
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:48 · Punt
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CAL 13:39
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:38 · Punt
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SAC 0:24
6 plays, 17 yards, 2:28 · Punt
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CAL 2:52
6 plays, 69 yards, 2:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:52 6-14
Damien Moore 4 Yd Run (Dario Longhetto Kick)
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SAC 5:35
8 plays, 65 yards, 4:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:35 6-7
Asher O'Hara 7 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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CAL 9:54
9 plays, 85 yards, 4:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:54 0-7
Damien Moore 4 Yd Run (Dario Longhetto Kick)
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SAC 14:02
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:58 · Punt
Showing the last 35 of 35 events.
Team Stats
SAC
CAL
24
1st Downs
29
9-18
3rd down efficiency
5-9
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-2
467
Total Yards
534
408
Passing
288
29/55
Comp/Att
22/34
7.4
Yards per pass
8.5
59
Rushing
246
22
Rushing Attempts
33
2.7
Yards per rush
7.5
8-57
Penalties
6-70
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
30:14
Possession
29:46
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