Stanford Cardinal 20–27 California Golden Bears: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2022

Quick answer

California Golden Bears defeated Stanford Cardinal 27–20 in Week 12, 2022. Final score: Stanford Cardinal 20, California Golden Bears 27.

Game summary

California Golden Bears beat Stanford Cardinal 27–20 in Week 12 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Tanner McKee (Stanford) — 260.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.05 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Mitch Leigber — 83.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Elijah Higgins — 8 rec, 69.0 yds.
EPA edge: Stanford (-0.009/play) vs California (-0.086/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Stanford Cardinal	9	0	6	9	20
California Golden Bears	6	0	0	12	27

Scoring Map

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

STANStanford Cardinal

+3OPP 37

+3OPP 25

+3OPP 21

OPP EZ

+3OPP 44

CALCalifornia Golden Bears

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Stanford
Q1TD
MLMitch Leigber
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Mitch Leigber rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
California
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 37
Score
6-3
Field goal good from 54 yards
Stanford
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
9-3
Field goal good from 42 yards
California
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 21
Score
9-6
Field goal good from 38 yards
Stanford
Q3TD
EHElijah Higgins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-6
Tanner McKee pass to Elijah Higgins for a touchdown (9 yards)
California
Q4TD
MYMonroe Young
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
Jack Plummer pass to Monroe Young for a touchdown (1 yard)
Stanford
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-12
Fumble returned for a touchdown
California
Q4TD
JOJaydn Ott
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-18
Jaydn Ott rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Stanford
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 44
Score
24-18
Field goal good from 61 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Tanner McKee (Stanford) — 260.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.05 EPA/play +2.32 EPA
Jack Plummer (California) — 284.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.29 EPA/play -12.69 EPA

Rushing

Mitch Leigber (Stanford) — 83.0 yds · 1 TD -0.19 EPA
Jaydn Ott (California) — 103.0 yds · 1 TD +0.33 EPA
Ashton Daniels (Stanford) — 64.0 yds +0.33 EPA

Receiving

Elijah Higgins (Stanford) — 8 rec · 69.0 yds -0.04 EPA
J. Michael Sturdivant (California) — 5 rec · 70.0 yds -0.08 EPA
Jeremiah Hunter (California) — 5 rec · 103.0 yds +0.39 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tanner McKee	Stanford	50	58.0%	260	1	+0.05	+2.32
Jack Plummer	California	44	52.3%	284	1	-0.29	-12.69

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Stanford	California
Plays	79	64
EPA / play	-0.009	-0.086
Total EPA	-0.69	-5.54
Success rate	46.8%	43.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.046	-0.288
Rush EPA / play	-0.104	+0.358
Yards	408	409

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Stanford	6	75	+6.17	Rush TD
Q1	California	6	47	+1.08	Field goal
Q1	Stanford	10	66	+3.00	Field goal
Q1	California	7	57	+0.92	Field goal
Q1	Stanford	3	-3	-3.27	Punt
Q2	California	4	15	-4.80	Ended
Q2	Stanford	3	-1	-3.24	Punt
Q2	California	5	25	-0.03	Punt
Q2	Stanford	5	31	-0.74	Punt
Q2	California	8	86	-0.23	Interception
Q2	Stanford	5	23	-0.48	Punt
Q2	California	3	6	-0.41	Punt
Q2	Stanford	2	21	-0.53	Ended
Q3	California	3	1	-3.15	Punt
Q3	Stanford	11	76	+6.28	Pass TD
Q3	California	3	6	-3.01	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Stanford Cardinal · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-9.42 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · Jack Plummer pass intercepted (-5.85 EPA)
Q4 · California Golden Bears · Jack Plummer pass intercepted (-4.91 EPA)
Q3 · California Golden Bears · Jack Plummer pass to J. Michael Sturdivant for 33 yards (3rd & 10) (+4.4 EPA)
Q4 · Stanford Cardinal · Tanner McKee pass intercepted (-4.34 EPA)
Q1 · California Golden Bears · Field goal good from 54 yards (+3.63 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · Jack Plummer to Jaydn Ott — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.33 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · Jack Plummer pass to Jeremiah Hunter for 44 yards (1st & 18) (+3.15 EPA)

Key takeaways

California Golden Bears controlled the final (27–20) in Week 12.
Passing edge: Tanner McKee (Stanford) — 260.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Stanford at -0.009 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Stanford Cardinal vs California Golden Bears?

Stanford Cardinal 20, California Golden Bears 27 in Week 12 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Stanford Cardinal vs California Golden Bears?

California Golden Bears won with a final score of 20–27.

Where can I find the Stanford Cardinal vs California Golden Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401404041.

Who led Stanford Cardinal vs California Golden Bears in passing?

Tanner McKee (Stanford) led passers with 260.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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