Hajj-Malik Williams throws 2 TDs passes to help No. 24 UNLV beat Cal 24-13 in the LA Bowl
— Despite losing its starting quarterback after three games and head coach 10 days ago, UNLV had its best season in the Football Bowl Subdivision.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
California Golden Bears
13
UNLV Rebels
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAL | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| UNLV | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 24 |
SoFi Stadium · 24,420 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 |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 6:01 13-24
Caden Chittenden 48 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:13 13-21
Kylin James 23 Yd Run (Caden Chittenden Kick)
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Field Goal 1:50 13-14
Ryan Coe 30 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:17 10-14
Jacob De Jesus 9 Yd pass from Hajj-Malik Williams (Caden Chittenden Kick)
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Touchdown 0:19 10-7
Josiah Martin 29 Yd Run (Derek Morris Kick)
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Touchdown 5:04 3-7
Kayden McGee 49 Yd pass from Hajj-Malik Williams (Caden Chittenden Kick)
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Field Goal 7:45 3-0
Derek Morris 43 Yd Field Goal
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UNLV
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:49 · End of Game
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CAL 1:49
9 plays, 36 yards, 1:46 · Downs
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UNLV 3:35
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:29 · Punt
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CAL 4:04
7 plays, 21 yards, 1:57 · Fumble
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UNLV 6:01
4 plays, -5 yards, 2:08 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:01 13-24
Caden Chittenden 48 Yd Field Goal
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CAL 8:09
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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UNLV 9:37
8 plays, 43 yards, 4:30 · Punt
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CAL 14:07
7 plays, 17 yards, 3:06 · Punt
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UNLV 2:13
1 play, 23 yards, 0:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:13 13-21
Kylin James 23 Yd Run (Caden Chittenden Kick)
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CAL 2:19
3 plays, -7 yards, 0:47 · Fumble
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UNLV 3:06
5 plays, 15 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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CAL 5:04
6 plays, 19 yards, 2:43 · Punt
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UNLV 7:47
4 plays, 28 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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CAL 9:08
6 plays, 16 yards, 3:32 · Punt
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UNLV 12:40
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:18 · Punt
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CAL 13:58
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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CAL
1 play, 2 yards, 0:40 · End of Half
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UNLV 0:40
6 plays, 15 yards, 1:10 · Punt
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CAL 1:50
13 plays, 32 yards, 5:40 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:50 13-14
Ryan Coe 30 Yd Field Goal
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UNLV 7:30
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:26 · Punt
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CAL 8:56
10 plays, 52 yards, 4:21 · Missed FG
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UNLV 13:17
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:17 10-14
Jacob De Jesus 9 Yd pass from Hajj-Malik Williams (Caden Chittenden Kick)
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CAL 0:19
9 plays, 89 yards, 4:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:19 10-7
Josiah Martin 29 Yd Run (Derek Morris Kick)
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UNLV 5:04
9 plays, 75 yards, 2:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:04 3-7
Kayden McGee 49 Yd pass from Hajj-Malik Williams (Caden Chittenden Kick)
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CAL 7:45
5 plays, 52 yards, 2:13 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:45 3-0
Derek Morris 43 Yd Field Goal
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UNLV 9:58
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:14 · Punt
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CAL 11:12
3 plays, -7 yards, 2:09 · Punt
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UNLV 13:21
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:39 · Punt
Showing the last 35 of 35 events.
Team Stats
CAL
UNLV
21
1st Downs
12
6-19
3rd down efficiency
4-16
1-3
4th down efficiency
1-1
348
Total Yards
291
166
Passing
148
19/39
Comp/Att
6/19
4.3
Yards per pass
7.8
182
Rushing
143
43
Rushing Attempts
41
4.2
Yards per rush
3.5
5-45
Penalties
4-26
1
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
35:50
Possession
24:10
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