NCAA - Football

FINAL Friday, September 25, 2026
Clemson Tigers 24
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California Golden Bears 10
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California Memorial Stadium · 41,778 att.

Match Report

Bryant Wesco's punt return TD leads Clemson to a 24-10 win over Cal

— Bryant Wesco Jr. had Clemson's first punt return touchdown in eight years to break a tie late in the third quarter and the Tigers went on to beat California 24-10 Friday night in a game where both offenses struggled.

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Team Stats

23
1st Downs
13
7-15
3rd down efficiency
3-12
2-2
4th down efficiency
0-2
363
Total Yards
231
106
Passing
145
14/22
Comp/Att
17/30
4.8
Yards per pass
4.8
257
Rushing
86
48
Rushing Attempts
27
5.4
Yards per rush
3.2
6-63
Penalties
8-61
2
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
2
34:07
Possession
25:53

Top Performers

CLEM

  • Gideon Davidson CAR 22 · YDS 159 · AVG 7.2
  • Jack Smith NO 3 · YDS 101 · AVG 33.7
  • Bryant Wesco Jr. NO 2 · YDS 72 · AVG 36.0
  • Tait Reynolds C/ATT 14/22 · YDS 106 · AVG 4.8

CAL

  • Angus Davies NO 4 · YDS 190 · AVG 47.5
  • Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele C/ATT 16/29 · YDS 119 · AVG 4.1
  • Ian Strong REC 3 · YDS 44 · AVG 14.7
  • Chase Meyer FG 1/2 · PCT 50.0 · LONG 30

Highlights

01:19 Clemson Tigers vs. California Golden Bears: Full Highlights Watch on ESPN 00:09 Elliot Washington II comes up with an interception Watch on ESPN 00:12 Nolan Hauser makes 30-yard field goal Watch on ESPN 00:22 Kamar Mothudi crosses goal line for 35-yard scoop-and-score TD Watch on ESPN

NCAAF News

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News David Hale Clemson's Dabo Swinney still believes in team after 3rd loss Dabo Swinney said his 4-3 Tigers "should have a better record" and takes ownership of that, but insists Clemson is still a good team and showed support for the team's embattled offensive coordinator. News Andrea Adelson FSU president Richard McCullough to fans: 'I understand your frustration' Florida State president Richard McCullough said he understands fan frustration over the direction of the football program and the athletic department. News Alex Scarborough Alabama's Kirkpatrick charged with allegedly threatening officer Alabama defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. is facing misdemeanor charges related to allegedly threatening communications with a police officer involved in his arrest in 2025. News Pete Thamel Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor out for season Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor, college football's breakout star this season, needs surgery on his injured toe and will miss the remainder of the season.