California Golden Bears vs. BYU Cougars: 2018 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

California Golden Bears defeated BYU Cougars 21–18 in Week 2, 2018. Final score: California Golden Bears 21, BYU Cougars 18.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
California Golden Bears	6	0	12	6	21
BYU Cougars	0	3	0	6	18

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Chase Garbers (25) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.02 EPA/play +0.56 EPA
• Brandon McIlwain (25) — 0.0 yds · -0.38 EPA/play -2.65 EPA
• Tanner Mangum (252) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.14 EPA/play -5.54 EPA

Rushing

• Brandon McIlwain (25) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.16 EPA
• Squally Canada (252) — 0.0 yds -0.13 EPA
• Patrick Laird (25) — 0.0 yds -0.38 EPA

Receiving

• Patrick Laird (25) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.20 EPA
• Kanawai Noa (25) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.99 EPA
• Moroni Laulu-Pututau (252) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.83 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Chase Garbers	25	25	68.0%	0	2	+0.02	+0.56
Brandon McIlwain	25	7	71.4%	0	0	-0.38	-2.65
Tanner Mangum	252	39	56.4%	0	1	-0.14	-5.54

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CAL	BYU
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
Q1	25	1	0	-0.27	Ended
Q1	252	3	0	-2.25	Punt
Q1	25	1	0	+2.24	Pass TD
Q1	25	9	0	+3.05	Ended
Q1	252	7	0	-1.76	Punt
Q1	25	2	0	-2.39	Punt
Q1	252	8	0	-3.69	Ended
Q1	252	5	0	-0.95	Ended
Q2	25	3	0	-0.94	Punt
Q2	252	3	0	-1.06	Punt
Q2	25	3	0	-1.97	Punt
Q2	252	9	0	-0.88	Ended
Q2	25	6	0	+0.29	Punt
Q2	252	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	252	11	0	+2.94	Ended
Q2	25	10	0	+1.96	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · California Golden Bears · Dayan Ghanwoloku 36 Yd Fumble Return (Skyler Southam Kick) (-8.85 EPA)
2. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Rhett Almond punt for 52 yds , Vic Wharton III returns for no gain to the Cal 16 Vic Wharton III fumbled, recovered by BYU Dayan Ghanwoloku (+6.55 EPA)
3. Q3 · California Golden Bears · Chase Garbers pass intercepted Isaiah Kaufusi return for 15 yds to the BYU 43 (-5.7 EPA)
4. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Tanner Mangum pass intercepted Traveon Beck return for 20 yds to the Cal 36 (-4.89 EPA)
5. Q1 · BYU Cougars · Beau Hoge run for no gain to the Cal 32 (-4.66 EPA)
6. Q1 · California Golden Bears · Chase Garbers pass complete to Vic Wharton III for 12 yds to the BYU 25 for a 1ST down (+3.91 EPA)
7. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Tanner Mangum pass complete to Moroni Laulu-Pututau for 24 yds to the Cal 37 for a 1ST down (+3.6 EPA)
8. Q3 · California Golden Bears · Kanawai Noa 52 Yd pass from Chase Garbers (Greg Thomas Kick) (+3.56 EPA)

Key takeaways

• California Golden Bears controlled the final (21–18) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Chase Garbers (25) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: CAL 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 California Golden Bears vs BYU Cougars?

California Golden Bears 21, BYU Cougars 18 in Week 2 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won California Golden Bears vs BYU Cougars?

California Golden Bears won with a final score of 21–18.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012735.

Who led California Golden Bears vs BYU Cougars in passing?

Chase Garbers (25) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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