California beats UC Davis 34-13 in season opener
— Jack Plummer threw three touchdown passes in his debut for California and Craig Woodson returned an interception for a score to lead California to a 34-13 victory over UC Davis on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
UC Davis Aggies
13
California Golden Bears
34
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCD | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 13 |
| CAL | 0 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 34 |
California Memorial Stadium · 34,984 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Utah Tech Trailblazers | W 24-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Weber State Wildcats | L 14-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Northern Colorado Bears | W 33-6 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Southern Utah Thunderbirds | L 17-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Eastern Washington Eagles | W 49-38 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 7:19 13-34
Mavin Anderson 14 Yd pass from Jack Plummer (Dario Longhetto Kick)
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Field Goal 7:02 13-27
Dario Longhetto 41 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:04 13-24
Ulonzo Gilliam Jr. 60 Yd Run (Isaiah Gomez PAT failed)
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Touchdown 14:20 7-24
Craig Woodson 39 Yd Interception Return (Dario Longhetto Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 7-17
Dario Longhetto 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:25 7-14
Jaydn Ott 8 Yd pass from Jack Plummer (Dario Longhetto Kick)
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Touchdown 8:54 7-7
Jeremiah Hunter 3 Yd pass from Jack Plummer (Dario Longhetto Kick)
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Touchdown 3:09 7-0
Chaz Davis 4 Yd pass from Miles Hastings (Isaiah Gomez Kick)
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CAL
6 plays, 24 yards, 2:47 · End of Game
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UCD 2:47
14 plays, 43 yards, 4:32 · Missed FG
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CAL 7:19
5 plays, 58 yards, 1:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:19 13-34
Mavin Anderson 14 Yd pass from Jack Plummer (Dario Longhetto Kick)
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UCD 8:56
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:52 · Punt
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CAL 10:48
6 plays, 35 yards, 2:38 · Punt
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UCD 13:26
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:54 · Punt
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CAL 0:20
5 plays, 19 yards, 2:08 · Punt
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UCD 2:28
12 plays, 51 yards, 4:34 · Interception
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CAL 7:02
15 plays, 59 yards, 6:57 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:02 13-27
Dario Longhetto 41 Yd Field Goal
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UCD 14:04
1 play, 60 yards, 0:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:04 13-24
Ulonzo Gilliam Jr. 60 Yd Run (Isaiah Gomez PAT failed)
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UCD 14:20
2 plays, 5 yards, 0:40 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:20 7-24
Craig Woodson 39 Yd Interception Return (Dario Longhetto Kick)
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CAL
5 plays, 52 yards, 0:36 · Field Goal
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UCD 0:36
7 plays, 41 yards, 1:49 · Downs
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CAL 2:25
10 plays, 87 yards, 4:08 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 7-17
Dario Longhetto 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:25 7-14
Jaydn Ott 8 Yd pass from Jack Plummer (Dario Longhetto Kick)
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UCD 6:33
7 plays, 45 yards, 2:17 · Punt
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CAL 8:54
8 plays, 53 yards, 3:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:54 7-7
Jeremiah Hunter 3 Yd pass from Jack Plummer (Dario Longhetto Kick)
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UCD 12:20
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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CAL 14:00
4 plays, 18 yards, 1:57 · Punt
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UCD 0:57
6 plays, 23 yards, 2:06 · Downs
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CAL 3:03
1 play, 0 yards, 0:06 · Interception
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UCD 3:09
14 plays, 53 yards, 5:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:09 7-0
Chaz Davis 4 Yd pass from Miles Hastings (Isaiah Gomez Kick)
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CAL 8:48
3 plays, -8 yards, 2:11 · Punt
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UCD 10:59
6 plays, 15 yards, 2:38 · Punt
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CAL 13:37
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:23 · Punt
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
UCD
CAL
19
1st Downs
24
7-18
3rd down efficiency
7-13
3-5
4th down efficiency
0-0
387
Total Yards
415
242
Passing
268
32/50
Comp/Att
23/35
4.8
Yards per pass
7.7
145
Rushing
147
27
Rushing Attempts
34
5.4
Yards per rush
4.3
3-31
Penalties
5-55
2
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
1
30:01
Possession
29:59
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