Miami Hurricanes 17–24 California Golden Bears: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2008

Quick answer

California Golden Bears defeated Miami Hurricanes 24–17 in Week 1, 2008. Final score: Miami Hurricanes 17, California Golden Bears 24.

Game summary

California Golden Bears beat Miami Hurricanes 24–17 in Week 1 of the 2008 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Nate Longshore (25) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, -0.22 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jahvid Best — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Chris Zellner — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Miami Hurricanes	0	6	6	3	17
California Golden Bears	12	0	3	6	24

Scoring Map

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

MIAMiami Hurricanes

CALCalifornia Golden Bears

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CAL
Q1TD
JBJahvid Best
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Jahvid Best rush for 42 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
CAL
Q1TD
JBJahvid Best
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Jahvid Best rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMI
Q2TD
LBLaron Byrd
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Jacory Harris pass complete to Laron Byrd for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
CAL
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
6-15
Giorgio Tavecchio 23 yard field goal GOOD.
MIAMI
Q3TD
TCThearon Collier
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
Jacory Harris pass complete to Thearon Collier for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
CAL
Q4TD
AMAnthony Miller
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-21
Nate Longshore pass complete to Anthony Miller for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMI
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 5
Score
15-21
Matt Bosher 22 yard field goal GOOD.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Nate Longshore (25) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.22 EPA/play -4.57 EPA
Jacory Harris (2390) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.14 EPA/play -5.86 EPA

Rushing

Jahvid Best (25) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.17 EPA
Graig Cooper (2390) — 0.0 yds -0.16 EPA
Lee Chambers (2390) — 0.0 yds +0.07 EPA

Receiving

Chris Zellner (2390) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.58 EPA
Graig Cooper (2390) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.49 EPA
Jeremy Ross (25) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.65 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nate Longshore	25	21	4.8%	0	1	-0.22	-4.57
Jacory Harris	2390	42	4.8%	0	2	-0.14	-5.86

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MIAMI	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	2390	4	+4.14	Ended
Q1	25	4	-2.53	Punt
Q1	2390	3	-3.11	Punt
Q1	25	1	+2.86	Rush TD
Q1	2390	3	-3.40	Punt
Q1	25	1	+0.53	Rush TD
Q1	25	4	+4.15	Ended
Q1	2390	3	-3.25	Punt
Q1	25	3	-4.15	Fumble
Q1	2390	3	-3.07	Punt
Q1	25	3	-5.06	Punt
Q2	2390	4	+0.36	Ended
Q2	25	4	-2.86	Ended
Q2	2390	4	+0.12	Interception
Q2	25	5	-1.22	Punt
Q2	2390	6	-2.25	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · California Golden Bears · Nate Longshore pass complete to Verran Tucker for 74 yards to the MiaFl 2 for a 1ST down. (+7.11 EPA)
Q4 · Miami Hurricanes · Jacory Harris sacked by Zack Follett, fumbled, recovered by Cal Cameron Jordan at the MiaFl 9, Cameron Jordan for 7 yards, to the MiaFl 2. (-5.46 EPA)
Q1 · California Golden Bears · Shane Vereen rush for 3 yards, fumbled, forced by Romeo Davis, recovered by MiaFl JoJo Nicolas at the 50 yard line. (-5.34 EPA)
Q4 · California Golden Bears · Giorgio Tavecchio 34 yard field goal MISSED. (-4.7 EPA)
Q3 · California Golden Bears · Nate Longshore rush for a loss of 5 yards to the MiaFl 6. (-3.64 EPA)
Q4 · Miami Hurricanes · California penalty 5 yard roughing the kicker accepted. (+3.48 EPA)
Q1 · Miami Hurricanes · Jacory Harris pass complete to Leonard Hankerson for 41 yards to the Cal 28 for a 1ST down. (+3.27 EPA)
Q3 · California Golden Bears · Jahvid Best rush for 25 yards to the MiaFl 5 for a 1ST down. (+3.14 EPA)

Key takeaways

California Golden Bears controlled the final (24–17) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Nate Longshore (25) — yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: MIAMI at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Miami Hurricanes vs California Golden Bears?

Miami Hurricanes 17, California Golden Bears 24 in Week 1 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Miami Hurricanes vs California Golden Bears?

California Golden Bears won with a final score of 17–24.

Where can I find the Miami Hurricanes vs California Golden Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=283620025.

Who led Miami Hurricanes vs California Golden Bears in passing?

Nate Longshore (25) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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