Late-game defensive stands key Cal's 20-14 win over UNLV
— Jaydn Ott scored two touchdowns, one on the ground and one through the air, and California’s defense stiffened late to lead the Bears to a 20-14 victory over UNLV on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
UNLV Rebels
14
California Golden Bears
20
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNLV | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
| CAL | 14 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
California Memorial Stadium · 38,180 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Wyoming Cowboys | L 35-41 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Northern Illinois Huskies | W 31-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Air Force Falcons | L 31-41 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs North Dakota State Bison | W 13-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs California Golden Bears | W 39-31 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 7:04 14-20
Aidan Robbins 31 Yd Run (Daniel Gutierrez Kick)
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Field Goal 8:21 7-20
Dario Longhetto 30 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:58 7-17
Dario Longhetto 21 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:55 7-14
Kyle Williams 11 Yd pass from Doug Brumfield (Daniel Gutierrez Kick)
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Touchdown 3:52 0-14
Jaydn Ott 12 Yd pass from Jack Plummer (Dario Longhetto Kick)
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Touchdown 11:08 0-7
Jaydn Ott 2 Yd Run (Dario Longhetto Kick)
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UNLV
4 plays, -3 yards, 1:03 · Interception
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CAL 1:03
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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UNLV 2:46
13 plays, 67 yards, 5:20 · Downs
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CAL 8:06
7 plays, 20 yards, 3:04 · Missed FG
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UNLV 11:10
3 plays, -17 yards, 1:16 · Punt
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CAL 12:26
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:12 · Punt
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UNLV 13:38
8 plays, 36 yards, 4:14 · Downs
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CAL 2:52
5 plays, 17 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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UNLV 4:59
6 plays, 18 yards, 2:04 · Downs
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UNLV 7:04
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:04 14-20
Aidan Robbins 31 Yd Run (Daniel Gutierrez Kick)
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CAL 8:21
14 plays, 67 yards, 6:34 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:21 7-20
Dario Longhetto 30 Yd Field Goal
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UNLV
1 play, -2 yards, 0:12 · End of Half
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CAL 0:12
4 plays, 28 yards, 0:52 · Punt
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UNLV 1:04
6 plays, 10 yards, 0:54 · Punt
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CAL 1:58
8 plays, 65 yards, 4:22 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:58 7-17
Dario Longhetto 21 Yd Field Goal
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UNLV 6:20
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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CAL 8:18
14 plays, 85 yards, 6:34 · Interception
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UNLV 14:55
9 plays, 75 yards, 3:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:55 7-14
Kyle Williams 11 Yd pass from Doug Brumfield (Daniel Gutierrez Kick)
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CAL 3:52
10 plays, 80 yards, 5:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:52 0-14
Jaydn Ott 12 Yd pass from Jack Plummer (Dario Longhetto Kick)
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UNLV 9:50
4 plays, 19 yards, 1:18 · Punt
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CAL 11:08
6 plays, 55 yards, 3:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:08 0-7
Jaydn Ott 2 Yd Run (Dario Longhetto Kick)
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UNLV 14:10
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:50 · Punt
Showing the last 28 of 28 events.
Team Stats
UNLV
CAL
17
1st Downs
25
1-12
3rd down efficiency
5-15
1-4
4th down efficiency
2-2
309
Total Yards
370
206
Passing
278
18/33
Comp/Att
28/39
6.2
Yards per pass
7.1
103
Rushing
92
31
Rushing Attempts
32
3.3
Yards per rush
2.9
8-105
Penalties
5-40
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
24:24
Possession
35:36
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