California Golden Bears 9–28 Washington State Cougars: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2022

Quick answer

Washington State Cougars defeated California Golden Bears 28–9 in Week 5, 2022. Final score: California Golden Bears 9, Washington State Cougars 28.

Game summary

Washington State Cougars rolled past California Golden Bears 28–9 in Week 5 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 6 plays.
Passing leader: Cameron Ward (Washington State) — 333.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.29 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jaydn Ott — 69.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Renard Bell — 8 rec, 115.0 yds.
EPA edge: Washington State (+0.200/play) vs California (-0.040/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
California Golden Bears	0	3	0	6	9
Washington State Cougars	0	6	6	12	28

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

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WSUWashington State Cougars

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Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Washington State
Q2TD
JJJaylen Jenkins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Jaylen Jenkins rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
California
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
3-6
Field goal good from 42 yards
Washington State
Q3TD
RFRobert Ferrel
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-12
Cameron Ward pass to Robert Ferrel for a touchdown (17 yards)
California
Q4TD
JOJaydn Ott
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Jaydn Ott rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Washington State
Q4TD
RBRenard Bell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Cameron Ward pass to Renard Bell for a touchdown (37 yards)
Washington State
Q4TD
BRBilly Riviere III
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-24
Cameron Ward pass to Billy Riviere III for a touchdown (1 yard)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Cameron Ward (Washington State) — 333.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.29 EPA/play +11.94 EPA
Jack Plummer (California) — 241.0 yds · +0.12 EPA/play +4.39 EPA
Kai Millner (California) — 7.0 yds · -0.30 EPA/play -1.18 EPA

Rushing

Jaydn Ott (California) — 69.0 yds · 1 TD -0.02 EPA
Nakia Watson (Washington State) — 52.0 yds -0.30 EPA
Jaylen Jenkins (Washington State) — 41.0 yds · 1 TD +0.55 EPA

Receiving

Renard Bell (Washington State) — 8 rec · 115.0 yds +0.79 EPA
Jaydn Ott (California) — 7 rec · 41.0 yds +0.19 EPA
Jeremiah Hunter (California) — 6 rec · 109.0 yds +1.46 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cameron Ward	Washington State	41	65.9%	333	3	+0.29	+11.94
Jack Plummer	California	37	62.2%	241	0	+0.12	+4.39
Kai Millner	California	4	25.0%	7	0	-0.30	-1.18

Team EPA comparison

Stat	California	Washington State
Plays	61	62
EPA / play	-0.040	+0.200
Total EPA	-2.43	+12.38
Success rate	31.1%	41.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.078	+0.291
Rush EPA / play	-0.282	+0.021
Yards	311	428

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	California	8	34	-0.50	Punt
Q1	Washington State	8	41	+0.59	Punt
Q1	California	3	-5	-2.77	Punt
Q1	Washington State	3	-2	-3.55	Punt
Q1	California	3	5	-2.14	Punt
Q2	Washington State	4	20	+2.35	Rush TD
Q2	California	7	51	+0.31	Field goal
Q2	Washington State	8	46	-1.96	Interception
Q2	California	6	29	-0.78	Punt
Q2	Washington State	3	-2	-0.86	Punt
Q2	California	3	7	-0.81	Punt
Q2	Washington State	1	0	-0.60	Ended
Q3	Washington State	4	75	+5.91	Pass TD
Q3	California	3	6	-2.40	Punt
Q3	Washington State	8	49	+0.30	Interception
Q3	California	7	63	+2.39	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · California Golden Bears · Jack Plummer pass to Jeremiah Hunter for 30 yards (3rd & 15) (+4.67 EPA)
Q2 · Washington State Cougars · Cameron Ward pass intercepted (-4.48 EPA)
Q4 · California Golden Bears · Jack Plummer pass to Jeremiah Hunter for 49 yards (1st & 10) (+3.78 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · Jack Plummer pass to J. Michael Sturdivant for 33 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.74 EPA)
Q3 · Washington State Cougars · Cameron Ward pass to Robert Ferrel for 22 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.52 EPA)
Q4 · Washington State Cougars · Cameron Ward pass to De'Zhaun Stribling for 32 yards (3rd & 4) (+3.19 EPA)
Q3 · Washington State Cougars · Cameron Ward pass intercepted (-3.08 EPA)
Q4 · Washington State Cougars · Cameron Ward pass to Renard Bell for a touchdown (37 yards) (+2.97 EPA)

Key takeaways

Washington State Cougars controlled the final (28–9) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Cameron Ward (Washington State) — 333.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Washington State at 0.2 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of California Golden Bears vs Washington State Cougars?

California Golden Bears 9, Washington State Cougars 28 in Week 5 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won California Golden Bears vs Washington State Cougars?

Washington State Cougars won with a final score of 9–28.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401404004.

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

Cameron Ward (Washington State) led passers with 333.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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