Ward throws 3 TDs as Washington State beats Cal 28-9
— Cameron Ward threw for 343 yards and three touchdowns as Washington State beat California 28-9 on Saturday, despite Ward being intercepted twice in the end zone.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
California Golden Bears
9
Washington State Cougars
28
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAL | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| WSU | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 28 |
Martin Stadium · 23,021 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 6:19 9-28
Billy Riviere III 1 Yd pass from Cameron Ward (Dean Janikowski Kick)
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Touchdown 12:00 9-21
Renard Bell 37 Yd pass from Cameron Ward (Dean Janikowski Kick)
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Touchdown 13:28 9-14
Jaydn Ott 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 13:51 3-14
Robert Ferrel 17 Yd pass from Cameron Ward (Dean Janikowski Kick)
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Field Goal 9:13 3-7
Dario Longhetto 42 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:18 0-7
Jaylen Jenkins 2 Yd Run (Dean Janikowski Kick)
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WSU
3 plays, -13 yards, 2:13 · End of Game
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CAL 2:13
7 plays, 19 yards, 1:48 · Downs
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WSU 4:01
3 plays, 9 yards, 0:31 · Punt
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CAL 4:32
4 plays, 0 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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WSU 6:19
9 plays, 67 yards, 3:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:19 9-28
Billy Riviere III 1 Yd pass from Cameron Ward (Dean Janikowski Kick)
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CAL 10:06
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:54 · Punt
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WSU 12:00
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:00 9-21
Renard Bell 37 Yd pass from Cameron Ward (Dean Janikowski Kick)
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CAL 13:28
7 plays, 90 yards, 2:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:28 9-14
Jaydn Ott 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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WSU 1:18
7 plays, 40 yards, 4:41 · Punt
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CAL 5:59
7 plays, 53 yards, 3:39 · Punt
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WSU 9:38
8 plays, 44 yards, 2:50 · Interception
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CAL 12:28
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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WSU 13:51
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:51 3-14
Robert Ferrel 17 Yd pass from Cameron Ward (Dean Janikowski Kick)
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WSU
1 play, 0 yards, 0:07 · End of Half
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CAL 0:07
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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WSU 1:47
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:47 · Punt
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CAL 2:34
6 plays, 29 yards, 3:56 · Punt
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WSU 6:30
8 plays, 46 yards, 2:40 · Interception
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CAL 9:10
8 plays, 51 yards, 4:08 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:13 3-7
Dario Longhetto 42 Yd Field Goal
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WSU 13:18
4 plays, 20 yards, 1:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:18 0-7
Jaylen Jenkins 2 Yd Run (Dean Janikowski Kick)
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CAL 14:47
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:17 · Punt
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WSU 2:04
3 plays, -12 yards, 2:22 · Punt
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CAL 4:26
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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WSU 6:02
8 plays, 31 yards, 4:25 · Punt
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CAL 10:27
8 plays, 24 yards, 4:33 · Punt
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
CAL
WSU
13
1st Downs
21
5-16
3rd down efficiency
6-14
0-1
4th down efficiency
2-2
311
Total Yards
415
279
Passing
343
24/37
Comp/Att
27/40
7.5
Yards per pass
8.6
32
Rushing
72
25
Rushing Attempts
25
1.3
Yards per rush
2.9
7-55
Penalties
5-35
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
2
31:31
Possession
28:29
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