California beats San Diego State 31-10 for its first 3-0 start since 2019
— Fernando Mendoza threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score, leading California to a 31-10 victory over San Diego State on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
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San Diego State Aztecs
10
California Golden Bears
31
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDSU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
| CAL | 7 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 31 |
California Memorial Stadium · 35,197 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Washington State Cougars | W 26-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Colorado State Rams | L 49-56 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Fresno State Bulldogs | W 26-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Oregon State Beavers | L 14-66 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Texas State Bobcats | W 31-29 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Team Stats
SDSU
CAL
16
1st Downs
21
5-16
3rd down efficiency
7-15
2-4
4th down efficiency
0-3
276
Total Yards
473
166
Passing
198
14/30
Comp/Att
21/29
5.5
Yards per pass
6.8
110
Rushing
275
35
Rushing Attempts
42
3.1
Yards per rush
6.5
15-120
Penalties
12-113
2
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
1
27:15
Possession
32:45
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