California Golden Bears 18–35 Tennessee Volunteers: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2006

Quick answer

Tennessee Volunteers defeated California Golden Bears 35–18 in Week 1, 2006. Final score: California Golden Bears 18, Tennessee Volunteers 35.

Game summary

Tennessee Volunteers rolled past California Golden Bears 35–18 in Week 1 of the 2006 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Erik Ainge (2633) — 0.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.75 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Arian Foster — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Marshawn Lynch — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
California Golden Bears	0	0	3	12	18
Tennessee Volunteers	6	6	18	0	35

Scoring Map

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

CALCalifornia Golden Bears

+3OPP 15

OPP EZ

TENNTennessee Volunteers

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

TENN
Q1TD
CBChris Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Erik Ainge pass complete to Chris Brown for 12 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
TENN
Q2TD
RMRobert Meachem
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Erik Ainge pass complete to Robert Meachem for 42 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
CAL
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 15
Score
3-12
Tom Schneider 32 yard field goal GOOD.
TENN
Q3TD
MHMontario Hardesty
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-18
Montario Hardesty rush for 43 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
TENN
Q3TD
JSJayson Swain
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-24
Erik Ainge pass complete to Jayson Swain for 51 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
TENN
Q3TD
RMRobert Meachem
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-30
Erik Ainge pass complete to Robert Meachem for 80 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
CAL
Q4TD
JAJoe Ayoob
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-30
Joe Ayoob rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.
CAL
Q4TD
DJDeSean Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-30
Joe Ayoob pass complete to DeSean Jackson for 40 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Erik Ainge (2633) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.75 EPA/play +12.79 EPA
Joe Ayoob (25) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.40 EPA/play +7.93 EPA
Jonathan Crompton (2633) — 0.0 yds · +0.23 EPA/play +0.45 EPA

Rushing

Arian Foster (2633) — 0.0 yds -0.42 EPA
Marshawn Lynch (25) — 0.0 yds +0.15 EPA
Lamarcus Coker (2633) — 0.0 yds -0.06 EPA

Receiving

Marshawn Lynch (25) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.40 EPA
Robert Meachem (2633) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +2.93 EPA
Eric Beegun. (25) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.32 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Erik Ainge	2633	17	23.5%	4	+0.75	+12.79
Joe Ayoob	25	20	5.0%	1	+0.40	+7.93
Jonathan Crompton	2633	2	0.0%	0	+0.23	+0.45
Nate Longshore	25	20	0.0%	0	-0.59	-11.73

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CAL	TENN
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	2633	3	-1.80	Ended
Q1	25	5	-0.52	Punt
Q1	2633	1	+2.07	Pass TD
Q1	2633	9	+2.20	Ended
Q1	25	3	-3.03	Punt
Q1	2633	4	+0.28	Punt
Q1	25	4	-5.78	Interception
Q2	2633	1	-0.15	Ended
Q2	25	4	-2.86	Ended
Q2	2633	2	+2.76	Pass TD
Q2	2633	2	+0.91	Ended
Q2	25	2	-1.82	Ended
Q2	2633	8	+1.28	Interception
Q2	25	8	-0.58	Punt
Q3	25	1	+1.61	Ended
Q3	2633	3	-2.18	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · California Golden Bears · Joe Ayoob pass complete to DeSean Jackson for 40 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+6.59 EPA)
Q2 · Tennessee Volunteers · Erik Ainge pass intercepted by Brandon Hampton at the Cal 26, returned for 30 yards to the Tenn 44. (-6.15 EPA)
Q3 · Tennessee Volunteers · David Yancey rush for no gain, fumbled at the Tenn 44, recovered by Cal, returned by Team for no gain at the Tenn 44. (-5.04 EPA)
Q2 · Tennessee Volunteers · Erik Ainge pass complete to Robert Meachem for 42 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.73 EPA)
Q3 · Tennessee Volunteers · Erik Ainge pass complete to Robert Meachem for 80 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.23 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · Nate Longshore pass intercepted by Antwan Stewart at the Tenn 23, returned for 22 yards to the Tenn 45. (-3.93 EPA)
Q4 · Tennessee Volunteers · Jonathan Crompton rush for no gain to the Cal 3. (-3.42 EPA)
Q4 · California Golden Bears · Joe Ayoob pass complete to Marcus Okeith for 45 yards to the Tenn 14 for a 1ST down. (+3.41 EPA)

Key takeaways

Tennessee Volunteers controlled the final (35–18) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Erik Ainge (2633) — yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: CAL at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of California Golden Bears vs Tennessee Volunteers?

California Golden Bears 18, Tennessee Volunteers 35 in Week 1 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won California Golden Bears vs Tennessee Volunteers?

Tennessee Volunteers won with a final score of 18–35.

Where can I find the California Golden Bears vs Tennessee Volunteers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=262452633.

Who led California Golden Bears vs Tennessee Volunteers in passing?

Erik Ainge (2633) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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