California Golden Bears 27–42 Arizona Wildcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2008

Quick answer

Arizona Wildcats defeated California Golden Bears 42–27 in Week 8, 2008. Final score: California Golden Bears 27, Arizona Wildcats 42.

Game summary

Arizona Wildcats rolled past California Golden Bears 42–27 in Week 8 of the 2008 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Nate Longshore (25) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.27 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Keola Antolin — 0.0 yds, 3 TD.
Receiving leader: Mike Thomas — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
California Golden Bears	6	15	3	0	27
Arizona Wildcats	0	12	18	0	42

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 25

+3OPP 23

ARIZArizona Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CAL
Q1TD
VTVerran Tucker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Nate Longshore pass complete to Verran Tucker for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
CAL
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
9-0
Gior Tavecchio 42 yard field goal GOOD.
CAL
Q2TD
CMCameron Morrah
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-0
Nate Longshore pass complete to Cameron Morrah for 18 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
CAL
Q2TD
JBJahvid Best
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-0
Jahvid Best rush for 67 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
ARIZ
Q2TD
KAKeola Antolin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-6
Keola Antolin rush for 11 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
ARIZ
Q2TD
KAKeola Antolin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-12
Keola Antolin rush for 20 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
ARIZ
Q3TD
RGRob Gronkowski
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-18
Willie Tuitama pass complete to Rob Gronkowski for 35 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
ARIZ
Q3TD
KAKeola Antolin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-24
Keola Antolin rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.
CAL
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 23
Score
24-24
Gior Tavecchio 40 yard field goal GOOD.
ARIZ
Q3TD
MTMike Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-30
Willie Tuitama pass complete to Mike Thomas for 56 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Nate Longshore (25) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.27 EPA/play +7.33 EPA
Willie Tuitama (12) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.18 EPA/play +4.87 EPA
Kevin Riley (25) — 0.0 yds · +0.04 EPA/play +0.54 EPA

Rushing

Keola Antolin (12) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.24 EPA
Jahvid Best (25) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.06 EPA
Xavier Smith (12) — 0.0 yds -0.60 EPA

Receiving

Mike Thomas (12) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.58 EPA
Rob Gronkowski (12) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.01 EPA
Sean Young (25) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.33 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nate Longshore	25	27	7.4%	2	+0.27	+7.33
Willie Tuitama	12	27	7.4%	2	+0.18	+4.87
Kevin Riley	25	14	0.0%	0	+0.04	+0.54

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CAL	ARIZ
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	12	7	+3.06	Ended
Q1	25	6	-1.12	Missed FG
Q1	12	6	+2.70	Interception
Q1	25	1	+1.33	Pass TD
Q1	25	4	+0.50	Ended
Q1	12	2	-4.24	Fumble
Q1	25	5	-2.84	Field goal
Q2	25	2	+1.35	Ended
Q2	12	3	-0.91	Punt
Q2	25	3	-2.33	Punt
Q2	12	2	-0.67	Punt
Q2	25	1	+2.87	Pass TD
Q2	25	4	+4.95	Ended
Q2	25	1	-0.95	Ended
Q2	12	3	-2.90	Ended
Q2	25	1	+5.16	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Arizona Wildcats · Willie Tuitama pass intercepted by Anthony Felder at the Cal 34, returned for 15 yards to the Cal 49. (-6.49 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · Jahvid Best rush for 67 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.16 EPA)
Q3 · Arizona Wildcats · Keola Antolin rush for 59 yards to the Cal 3 for a 1ST down. (+5.02 EPA)
Q1 · Arizona Wildcats · Nicholas Grigsby rush for 10 yards, fumbled, recovered by Cal Marcus Ezeff at the Ariz 43. (-5.02 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · Bryan Anger punt for 31 yards, returned by Mike Thomas for 40 yards to the Cal 47. (-4.91 EPA)
Q3 · Arizona Wildcats · Willie Tuitama pass complete to Mike Thomas for 56 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.76 EPA)
Q4 · California Golden Bears · Kevin Riley pass intercepted by Trevin Wade at the Ariz 15, returned for 9 yards to the Ariz 24. (-4.59 EPA)
Q4 · California Golden Bears · Kevin Riley pass complete to Jeremy Ross for 12 yards to the Cal 45 for a 1ST down. (+3.16 EPA)

Key takeaways

Arizona Wildcats controlled the final (42–27) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Nate Longshore (25) — yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: CAL at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of California Golden Bears vs Arizona Wildcats?

California Golden Bears 27, Arizona Wildcats 42 in Week 8 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won California Golden Bears vs Arizona Wildcats?

Arizona Wildcats won with a final score of 27–42.

Where can I find the California Golden Bears vs Arizona Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282920012.

Who led California Golden Bears vs Arizona Wildcats in passing?

Nate Longshore (25) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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