New Mexico State Aggies 14–41 California Golden Bears: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2004

Quick answer

California Golden Bears defeated New Mexico State Aggies 41–14 in Week 3, 2004. Final score: New Mexico State Aggies 14, California Golden Bears 41.

Game summary

California Golden Bears rolled past New Mexico State Aggies 41–14 in Week 3 of the 2004 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Aaron Rodgers (25) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.44 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: J.J. Arrington — 0.0 yds, 3 TD.
Receiving leader: Garrett Cross () — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
New Mexico State Aggies	0	6	0	6	14
California Golden Bears	6	18	6	6	41

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

NMSUNew Mexico State Aggies

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CALCalifornia Golden Bears

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CAL
Q1TD
JAJ.J. Arrington
Points+6
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0-6
J.J. Arrington (CAL) rushed up the middle for a 2 yard touchdown.
CAL
Q2TD
CLChase Lyman ()
Points+6
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0-12
Aaron Rodgers (CAL) pass right side complete to Chase Lyman (CAL) for a 25 yard touchdown.
CAL
Q2TD
JAJ.J. Arrington
Points+6
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0-18
J.J. Arrington (CAL) rushed left side for a 12 yard touchdown.
CAL
Q2TD
GCGarrett Cross ()
Points+6
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0-24
Aaron Rodgers (CAL) pass right side complete to Garrett Cross (CAL) for a 27 yard touchdown.
NMSU
Q2TD
TTTim Tolbert ()
Points+6
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6-24
Buck Pierce (NMSU) pass right side complete to Tim Tolbert (NMSU) for a 6 yard touchdown.
CAL
Q3TD
JAJ.J. Arrington
Points+6
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6-30
J.J. Arrington (CAL) rushed up the middle for a 69 yard touchdown.
NMSU
Q4TD
PDPaul Dombrowski
Points+6
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12-30
Paul Dombrowski (NMSU) rushed up the middle for a 1 yard touchdown.
CAL
Q4TD
TWTerrell Williams
Points+6
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12-36
Terrell Williams (CAL) rushed up the middle for a 22 yard touchdown.

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Aaron Rodgers (25) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.44 EPA/play +10.22 EPA
Buck Pierce (166) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.53 EPA/play +8.51 EPA
Paul Dombrowski (166) — 0.0 yds · +0.77 EPA/play +3.84 EPA

Rushing

J.J. Arrington (25) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.54 EPA
Muammar Ali (166) — 0.0 yds +0.03 EPA
Buck Pierce (166) — 0.0 yds -0.97 EPA

Receiving

Garrett Cross () (25) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.39 EPA
Chase Lyman () (25) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +2.10 EPA
Tim Tolbert () (166) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.93 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Aaron Rodgers	25	23	8.7%	2	+0.44	+10.22
Buck Pierce	166	16	6.2%	1	+0.53	+8.51
Paul Dombrowski	166	5	0.0%	0	+0.77	+3.84
Reggie Robertson	25	1	0.0%	0	-1.09	-1.09

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NMSU	CAL
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	EPA	Result
Q1	25	2	-0.65	Ended
Q1	166	10	+4.21	Ended
Q1	25	12	+4.07	Rush TD
Q1	166	4	-3.45	Ended
Q2	25	2	+4.49	Pass TD
Q2	25	1	+0.05	Fumble
Q2	166	2	-0.39	Ended
Q2	25	3	+1.84	Ended
Q2	166	3	-1.43	Ended
Q2	25	6	+5.31	Rush TD
Q2	166	3	-2.10	Ended
Q2	25	6	+6.05	Pass TD
Q2	166	6	+3.42	Pass TD
Q2	25	8	+3.36	Fumble
Q3	166	5	-2.55	Ended
Q3	25	3	-2.48	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · California Golden Bears · Golden Bears fumble by Marshawn Lynch (CAL), recovered by Dominique Jacobs (NMSU), returned for no gain. (-4.81 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · Aaron Rodgers (CAL) pass right side complete to Chase Lyman (CAL) for a 25 yard touchdown. (+3.97 EPA)
Q3 · California Golden Bears · J.J. Arrington (CAL) rushed up the middle for a 69 yard touchdown. (+3.86 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · Golden Bears fumble by Burl Toler (CAL), recovered by Greg Scaffidi (NMSU), returned for no gain. (-3.36 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · Aaron Rodgers (CAL) pass right side complete to Garrett Cross (CAL) for a 27 yard touchdown. (+2.95 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · Aaron Rodgers (CAL) pass right side complete to Chase Lyman (CAL) for 37 yards. (+2.77 EPA)
Q4 · New Mexico State Aggies · Paul Dombrowski (NMSU) pass left side complete to Jeremy Lawson (NMSU) for 37 yards. (+2.69 EPA)
Q3 · New Mexico State Aggies · Paul Dombrowski (NMSU) pass across the middle complete to Andrew Mooney (NMSU) for 35 yards. (+2.65 EPA)

Key takeaways

California Golden Bears controlled the final (41–14) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Aaron Rodgers (25) — yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: NMSU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of New Mexico State Aggies vs California Golden Bears?

New Mexico State Aggies 14, California Golden Bears 41 in Week 3 of the 2004 college football season.

Who won New Mexico State Aggies vs California Golden Bears?

California Golden Bears won with a final score of 14–41.

Where can I find the New Mexico State Aggies vs California Golden Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=242550025.

Who led New Mexico State Aggies vs California Golden Bears in passing?

Aaron Rodgers (25) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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