UCLA Bruins 28–45 California Golden Bears: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2004

Quick answer

California Golden Bears defeated UCLA Bruins 45–28 in Week 8, 2004. Final score: UCLA Bruins 28, California Golden Bears 45.

Game summary

California Golden Bears rolled past UCLA Bruins 45–28 in Week 8 of the 2004 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Drew Olson (26) — 0.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.70 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: J.J. Arrington — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Geoff McArthur () — 2 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UCLA Bruins	0	12	0	12	28
California Golden Bears	6	12	6	15	45

Scoring Map

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

UCLAUCLA Bruins

+3OPP 11

CALCalifornia Golden Bears

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CAL
Q1TD
GMGeoff McArthur ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Aaron Rodgers (CAL) pass across the middle complete to Geoff McArthur (CAL) for a 20 yard touchdown.
CAL
Q2TD
GCGarrett Cross ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Aaron Rodgers (CAL) pass across the middle complete to Garrett Cross (CAL) for a 26 yard touchdown.
UCLA
Q2TD
MDMaurice Drew ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Drew Olson (UCLA) pass left side complete to Maurice Drew (UCLA) for a 27 yard touchdown.
UCLA
Q2TD
MLMarcedes Lewis ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Drew Olson (UCLA) pass across the middle complete to Marcedes Lewis (UCLA) for a 15 yard touchdown.
CAL
Q2TD
JAJ.J. Arrington
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
J.J. Arrington (CAL) rushed up the middle for a 1 yard touchdown.
CAL
Q3TD
MLMarshawn Lynch ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Aaron Rodgers (CAL) pass left side complete to Marshawn Lynch (CAL) for a 27 yard touchdown.
CAL
Q4TD
JAJ.J. Arrington
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-30
J.J. Arrington (CAL) rushed left side for a 9 yard touchdown.
UCLA
Q4TD
JCJoe Cowan ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-30
Drew Olson (UCLA) pass right side complete to Joe Cowan (UCLA) for a 46 yard touchdown.
CAL
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
18-33
28 yard field goal by Tom Schneider (CAL) is good.
UCLA
Q4TD
MDMaurice Drew ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-33
Drew Olson (UCLA) pass right side complete to Maurice Drew (UCLA) for a 43 yard touchdown.
CAL
Q4TD
GMGeoff McArthur ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-39
Aaron Rodgers (CAL) pass left side complete to Geoff McArthur (CAL) for a 80 yard touchdown.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Drew Olson (26) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.70 EPA/play +20.88 EPA
Aaron Rodgers (25) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.41 EPA/play +11.37 EPA

Rushing

J.J. Arrington (25) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.25 EPA
Maurice Drew (26) — 0.0 yds -0.45 EPA
Manuel White Jr. (26) — 0.0 yds -0.69 EPA

Receiving

Geoff McArthur () (25) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.07 EPA
Joe Cowan () (26) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +2.02 EPA
Marcedes Lewis () (26) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.56 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Drew Olson	26	30	13.3%	0	4	+0.70	+20.88
Aaron Rodgers	25	28	14.3%	0	4	+0.41	+11.37

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UCLA	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	26	1	+0.17	Ended
Q1	25	4	-1.95	Ended
Q1	26	2	-2.23	Ended
Q1	26	1	+0.20	Ended
Q1	25	3	-2.94	Ended
Q1	26	3	-2.07	Ended
Q1	25	5	-0.34	Ended
Q1	26	2	-1.48	Ended
Q1	26	1	-1.74	Ended
Q1	25	10	+0.91	Pass TD
Q2	26	1	+0.44	Fumble
Q2	25	9	+8.04	Pass TD
Q2	26	1	+3.68	Pass TD
Q2	26	1	-1.09	Ended
Q2	26	6	+5.87	Pass TD
Q2	25	10	+6.92	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · UCLA Bruins · Drew Olson (UCLA) pass right side complete to Maurice Drew (UCLA) for a 43 yard touchdown. (+6.13 EPA)
Q3 · UCLA Bruins · Manuel White Jr. (UCLA) rushed up the middle for -2 yards; turnover on downs. (-5.38 EPA)
Q4 · UCLA Bruins · Drew Olson (UCLA) pass right side complete to Joe Cowan (UCLA) for a 46 yard touchdown. (+4.86 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · Golden Bears fumble by Terrell Williams (CAL), recovered by Eric McNeal (UCLA), returned for no gain. (-4.8 EPA)
Q4 · California Golden Bears · Aaron Rodgers (CAL) pass left side complete to Geoff McArthur (CAL) for a 80 yard touchdown. (+4.58 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · Aaron Rodgers (CAL) pass across the middle complete to Garrett Cross (CAL) for a 26 yard touchdown. (+4.37 EPA)
Q2 · UCLA Bruins · Drew Olson (UCLA) pass left side complete to Maurice Drew (UCLA) for a 27 yard touchdown. (+3.67 EPA)
Q3 · UCLA Bruins · Drew Olson (UCLA) pass across the middle complete to Tab Perry (UCLA) for 41 yards. (+3.49 EPA)

Key takeaways

California Golden Bears controlled the final (45–28) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Drew Olson (26) — yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: UCLA at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of UCLA Bruins vs California Golden Bears?

UCLA Bruins 28, California Golden Bears 45 in Week 8 of the 2004 college football season.

Who won UCLA Bruins vs California Golden Bears?

California Golden Bears won with a final score of 28–45.

Where can I find the UCLA Bruins vs California Golden Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=242900025.

Who led UCLA Bruins vs California Golden Bears in passing?

Drew Olson (26) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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