Washington State Cougars 17–49 California Golden Bears: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2009

Quick answer

California Golden Bears defeated Washington State Cougars 49–17 in Week 8, 2009. Final score: Washington State Cougars 17, California Golden Bears 49.

Game summary

California Golden Bears dominated Washington State Cougars 49–17 in Week 8 of the 2009 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Jeff Tuel (265.0) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.34 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Shane Vereen — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Jeffrey Solomon — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Washington State Cougars	0	0	0	0	17
California Golden Bears	0	0	0	0	49

Scoring Map

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

WSUWashington State Cougars

+3

CALCalifornia Golden Bears

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

25.0
Q1TD
SVShane Vereen
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Kevin Riley pass complete to Shane Vereen for 21 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
265.0
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
0-0
Nico Grasu 24 yard field goal GOOD.
265.0
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Reid Forrest punt for 42 yards, returned by Jeremy Ross for 76 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
25.0
Q1TD
MJMarvin Jones
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Kevin Riley pass complete to Marvin Jones for 37 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
25.0
Q1TD
JBJahvid Best
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Kevin Riley pass complete to Jahvid Best for 27 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
265.0
Q2TD
GSGino Simone
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Jeff Tuel pass complete to Gino Simone for 19 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
265.0
Q2TD
JFJohnny Forzani
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Jeff Tuel pass complete to Johnny Forzani for 68 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
25.0
Q2TD
JBJahvid Best
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Jahvid Best rush for 61 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
25.0
Q3TD
JBJahvid Best
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Jahvid Best rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
25.0
Q4TD
SVShane Vereen
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Shane Vereen rush for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Jeff Tuel (265.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.34 EPA/play +14.05 EPA
Kevin Riley (25.0) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.32 EPA/play +4.49 EPA
Beau Sweeney (25.0) — 0.0 yds · +0.93 EPA/play +3.71 EPA

Rushing

Shane Vereen (25.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.07 EPA
Jahvid Best (25.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.19 EPA
Logwone Mitz (265.0) — 0.0 yds -0.54 EPA

Receiving

Jeffrey Solomon (265.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.69 EPA
Jared Karstetter (265.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.58 EPA
Gino Simone (265.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.26 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jeff Tuel	265.0	41	4.9%	2	+0.34	+14.05
Kevin Riley	25.0	14	21.4%	3	+0.32	+4.49
Beau Sweeney	25.0	4	0.0%	0	+0.93	+3.71
Dwight Tardy	265.0	1	0.0%	0	+3.37	+3.37

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WSU	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	25.0	1	+1.55	Pass TD
Q1	265.0	4	-3.39	Field goal
Q1	25.0	2	+1.77	Ended
Q1	265.0	0	—	Touchdown
Q1	265.0	13	+2.65	Ended
Q1	25.0	1	+2.67	Pass TD
Q1	265.0	1	-0.74	Ended
Q1	25.0	5	+2.31	Ended
Q1	265.0	3	-2.77	Punt
Q1	25.0	2	-1.42	Pass TD
Q2	265.0	1	+3.42	Pass TD
Q2	25.0	3	+1.74	Punt
Q2	265.0	8	+10.02	Pass TD
Q2	25.0	2	-0.33	Punt
Q2	25.0	7	+2.88	Rush TD
Q2	265.0	4	-1.68	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · 265.0 · Jeff Tuel pass complete to Johnny Forzani for 68 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+6.13 EPA)
Q1 · 25.0 · Jahvid Best rush for 2 yards to the WshSt 27. (-4.58 EPA)
Q1 · 265.0 · Reid Forrest punt for 42 yards, returned by Jeremy Ross for 76 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (-4.58 EPA)
Q2 · 25.0 · Jahvid Best rush for 61 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.11 EPA)
Q3 · 25.0 · Kevin Riley pass intercepted by Myron Beck at the WshSt 23, returned for 11 yards to the WshSt 34. (-4.04 EPA)
Q1 · 265.0 · Jeff Tuel pass complete to Jared Karstetter for 36 yards to the Cal 29 for a 1ST down. (+4.02 EPA)
Q2 · 265.0 · Jeff Tuel pass complete to Gino Simone for 19 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.42 EPA)
Q4 · 265.0 · Dwight Tardy pass complete to Jeffrey Solomon for 31 yards to the Cal 28 for a 1ST down. (+3.37 EPA)

Key takeaways

California Golden Bears controlled the final (49–17) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Jeff Tuel (265.0) — yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: WSU 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 Washington State Cougars vs California Golden Bears?

Washington State Cougars 17, California Golden Bears 49 in Week 8 of the 2009 college football season.

Who won Washington State Cougars vs California Golden Bears?

California Golden Bears won with a final score of 17–49.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=292970025.

Who led Washington State Cougars vs California Golden Bears in passing?

Jeff Tuel (265.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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