Cal uses fumble return TD to beat Stanford 27-20 in Big Game
— Jackson Sirmon scored on a 37-yard return following a wild play with two fumbles and California rallied from a double-digit deficit in the...
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Stanford Cardinal
20
California Golden Bears
27
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAN | 10 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 20 |
| CAL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 27 |
California Memorial Stadium · 51,892 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | @ Louisville Cardinals | L 24-52 | NCAAF |
| 10/23/26 | vs NC State Wolfpack | W 31-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Elon Phoenix | W 34-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish | L 7-58 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Wake Forest Demon Deacons | L 3-57 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
-
Field Goal 0:00 20-27
Joshua Karty 61 Yd Field Goal
-
Touchdown 0:58 17-27
Jaydn Ott 1 Yd Run (Dario Longhetto Kick)
-
Touchdown 9:54 17-20
Jackson Sirmon 37 Yd Fumble Return (Jack Plummer Pass to Jaydn Ott for Two-Point Conversion)
-
Touchdown 11:18 17-12
Monroe Young 1 Yd pass from Jack Plummer (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
-
Touchdown 8:31 17-6
Elijah Higgins 9 Yd pass from Tanner McKee (Joshua Karty Kick)
-
Field Goal 0:33 10-6
Dario Longhetto 38 Yd Field Goal
-
Field Goal 3:47 10-3
Joshua Karty 42 Yd Field Goal
-
Field Goal 10:00 7-3
Dario Longhetto 54 Yd Field Goal
-
Touchdown 12:08 7-0
Mitch Leigber 1 Yd Run (Joshua Karty Kick)
-
STAN
9 plays, 37 yards, 0:54 · Field Goal
-
CAL 0:58
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:18 · Touchdown
-
Field Goal 0:00 20-27
Joshua Karty 61 Yd Field Goal
-
Touchdown 0:58 17-27
Jaydn Ott 1 Yd Run (Dario Longhetto Kick)
-
STAN 2:16
5 plays, 14 yards, 1:04 · Interception
-
CAL 3:20
4 plays, 13 yards, 1:55 · Punt
-
STAN 5:15
5 plays, 17 yards, 1:31 · Punt
-
CAL 6:46
6 plays, 53 yards, 2:40 · Interception
-
STAN 9:26
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:22 · Punt
-
STAN 9:54
3 plays, 12 yards, 1:19 · Fumble Return Touchdown
-
Touchdown 9:54 17-20
Jackson Sirmon 37 Yd Fumble Return (Jack Plummer Pass to Jaydn Ott for Two-Point Conversion)
-
CAL 11:18
7 plays, 47 yards, 2:47 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 11:18 17-12
Monroe Young 1 Yd pass from Jack Plummer (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
-
STAN 14:05
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:57 · Punt
-
CAL 1:02
6 plays, 24 yards, 2:07 · Punt
-
STAN 3:09
8 plays, 28 yards, 3:44 · Punt
-
CAL 6:53
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:31 · Punt
-
STAN 8:31
11 plays, 71 yards, 5:29 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 8:31 17-6
Elijah Higgins 9 Yd pass from Tanner McKee (Joshua Karty Kick)
-
CAL 14:00
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:00 · Punt
-
STAN
2 plays, 21 yards, 0:29 · End of Half
-
CAL 0:29
3 plays, 18 yards, 0:29 · Punt
-
STAN 0:58
5 plays, 32 yards, 1:23 · Punt
-
CAL 2:21
8 plays, 78 yards, 4:19 · Interception
-
STAN 6:40
5 plays, 31 yards, 3:03 · Punt
-
CAL 9:43
5 plays, 25 yards, 1:11 · Punt
-
STAN 10:54
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:58 · Punt
-
CAL 12:52
4 plays, 22 yards, 1:14 · Downs
-
STAN 14:06
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:16 · Punt
-
CAL 0:33
8 plays, 55 yards, 3:14 · Field Goal
-
Field Goal 0:33 10-6
Dario Longhetto 38 Yd Field Goal
-
STAN 3:47
11 plays, 51 yards, 6:13 · Field Goal
-
Field Goal 3:47 10-3
Joshua Karty 42 Yd Field Goal
-
CAL 10:00
7 plays, 39 yards, 2:08 · Field Goal
-
Field Goal 10:00 7-3
Dario Longhetto 54 Yd Field Goal
-
STAN 12:08
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:52 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 12:08 7-0
Mitch Leigber 1 Yd Run (Joshua Karty Kick)
Showing the last 37 of 37 events.
Team Stats
STAN
CAL
22
1st Downs
19
4-15
3rd down efficiency
4-14
1-1
4th down efficiency
1-2
400
Total Yards
393
271
Passing
280
29/48
Comp/Att
23/43
5.6
Yards per pass
6.5
129
Rushing
113
32
Rushing Attempts
22
4.0
Yards per rush
5.1
7-60
Penalties
6-62
2
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
2
33:54
Possession
26:06
Highlights
NCAAF News
All news
ESPN
Power Rankings: How an action-packed Week 10 changed the top 25
Check out how an action-packed Week 10 caused major shifts in this week's top 25.
ESPN
2026-27 Week 10 College Football Playoff, bowl projections
Week 10 brought the drama! Our bowl gurus take a look at how the postseason picture shifted.
ESPN
TCU takes on Kansas State in Big 12 action
Kansas State (4-5) at TCU (4-5), Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. EST.
ESPN
Florida visits No. 13 Kentucky in SEC matchup
Florida (5-4) at No. 13 Kentucky (7-2), Nov. 14 at 6:15 p.m. EST.