BYU Cougars vs. California Golden Bears: 2005 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

California Golden Bears defeated BYU Cougars 35–28 in Week 1, 2005. Final score: BYU Cougars 28, California Golden Bears 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
BYU Cougars	0	0	0	0	28
California Golden Bears	0	0	0	0	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• John Beck (252.0) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.30 EPA/play +14.51 EPA
• Steve Levy (25.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.07 EPA/play +1.58 EPA

Rushing

• Marshawn Lynch (25.0) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.24 EPA
• Curtis Brown (252.0) — 0.0 yds -0.10 EPA
• Justin Forsett (25.0) — 0.0 yds -0.06 EPA

Receiving

• Nathan Meikle (252.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.51 EPA
• Jonny Harline (252.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.83 EPA
• DeSean Jackson (25.0) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.39 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
John Beck	252.0	48	6.2%	0	3	+0.30	+14.51
Steve Levy	25.0	22	9.1%	0	2	+0.07	+1.58

Team EPA comparison

Stat	BYU	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	Yards	EPA	Result
Q0	25.0	1	0	-2.20	Ended
Q1	252.0	13	0	+5.00	Ended
Q1	25.0	10	0	-1.31	Punt
Q1	252.0	6	0	-4.87	Punt
Q1	25.0	1	0	+0.59	Rush TD
Q1	25.0	7	0	+0.06	Ended
Q2	252.0	1	0	-1.29	Ended
Q2	25.0	2	0	+6.87	Pass TD
Q2	252.0	7	0	+9.04	Rush TD
Q2	25.0	7	0	-1.71	Punt
Q2	252.0	4	0	-1.70	Punt
Q2	25.0	2	0	-2.03	Punt
Q2	252.0	3	0	-3.74	Interception
Q2	25.0	4	0	+3.19	Rush TD
Q2	252.0	9	0	+1.01	Pass TD
Q3	25.0	5	0	+4.21	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · 25.0 · Steve Levy pass complete to DeSean Jackson for 43 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+6.31 EPA)
2. Q3 · 252.0 · John Beck pass complete to Jonny Harline for 10 yards, fumbled at the BYU 17, recovered by BYU at the BYU 17 out-of-bounds. (-4.97 EPA)
3. Q4 · 252.0 · John Beck pass complete to Todd Watkins for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.46 EPA)
4. Q2 · 252.0 · John Beck pass intercepted by Harrison Smith at the 50 yard line, returned for 7 yards to the BYU 43. (-4.34 EPA)
5. Q4 · 252.0 · John Beck pass complete to Matt Allen for 18 yards to the Cal 31 for a 1ST down. (+4.24 EPA)
6. Q1 · 252.0 · California penalty 15 yard roughing the kicker accepted, no play. (+3.86 EPA)
7. Q2 · 252.0 · John Beck pass complete to Todd Watkins for 52 yards to the Cal 11 for a 1ST down. (+3.04 EPA)
8. Q3 · 25.0 · Marshawn Lynch rush for 35 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.98 EPA)

Key takeaways

• California Golden Bears controlled the final (35–28) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: John Beck (252.0) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: BYU at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of BYU Cougars vs California Golden Bears?

BYU Cougars 28, California Golden Bears 35 in Week 1 of the 2005 college football season.

Who won BYU Cougars vs California Golden Bears?

California Golden Bears won with a final score of 28–35.

Where can I find the BYU Cougars vs California Golden Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=253560025.

Who led BYU Cougars vs California Golden Bears in passing?

John Beck (252.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for BYU Cougars at California Golden Bears in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.