California Golden Bears vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated California Golden Bears 34–14 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: California Golden Bears 14, Texas Tech Red Raiders 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
California Golden Bears	12	0	0	0	14
Texas Tech Red Raiders	6	15	6	3	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Coy Eakin (Texas Tech) — 0.0 yds · -0.59 EPA/play -0.59 EPA
• Behren Morton (Texas Tech) — 242.0 yds · 3 TD · -0.05 EPA/play -2.08 EPA
• Fernando Mendoza (California) — 236.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.12 EPA/play -4.52 EPA

Rushing

• Tahj Brooks (Texas Tech) — 113.0 yds · 1 TD +0.25 EPA
• Jaydn Ott (California) — 45.0 yds · 1 TD -0.69 EPA
• Cam'Ron Valdez (Texas Tech) — 35.0 yds -0.23 EPA

Receiving

• Coy Eakin (Texas Tech) — 7 rec · 106.0 yds +0.72 EPA
• Monroe Young (California) — 6 rec · 69.0 yds +0.79 EPA
• Xavier White (Texas Tech) — 5 rec · 61.0 yds +0.66 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Coy Eakin	Texas Tech	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.59	-0.59
Behren Morton	Texas Tech	44	61.4%	242	3	-0.05	-2.08
Fernando Mendoza	California	39	56.4%	236	1	-0.12	-4.52

Team EPA comparison

Stat	California	Texas Tech
Plays	65	81
EPA / play	-0.224	-0.001
Total EPA	-14.58	-0.10
Success rate	35.4%	43.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.116	-0.059
Rush EPA / play	-0.387	+0.071
Yards	345	398

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	California	1	25	+2.68	Pass TD
Q1	Texas Tech	5	11	-2.91	Punt
Q1	California	11	84	+1.16	Ended
Q1	Texas Tech	10	93	+7.48	Pass TD
Q1	California	5	74	+5.75	Rush TD
Q1	Texas Tech	11	65	+5.35	Pass TD
Q2	California	3	3	-2.49	Punt
Q2	Texas Tech	5	59	+4.52	Pass TD
Q2	California	4	21	-0.87	Punt
Q2	Texas Tech	4	29	-0.57	Punt
Q2	California	3	7	-0.71	Punt
Q2	Texas Tech	3	-12	-3.21	Punt
Q2	California	3	-1	-1.47	Punt
Q2	Texas Tech	8	47	+0.48	Field goal
Q2	California	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q3	California	8	37	-1.10	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · California Golden Bears · Fernando Mendoza pass intercepted (-5.22 EPA)
2. Q1 · Texas Tech Red Raiders · Fumble (-5.16 EPA)
3. Q4 · Texas Tech Red Raiders · Behren Morton pass intercepted (-4.47 EPA)
4. Q3 · California Golden Bears · Fernando Mendoza pass intercepted (-4.31 EPA)
5. Q1 · California Golden Bears · Fernando Mendoza pass to Trond Grizzell for 51 yards (2nd & 7) (+4.19 EPA)
6. Q3 · California Golden Bears · Fernando Mendoza pass to Monroe Young for 21 yards (3rd & 13) (+4.05 EPA)
7. Q3 · California Golden Bears · Jaydn Ott rushes for a loss of 1 yard (4th & 1) (-3.72 EPA)
8. Q2 · Texas Tech Red Raiders · Behren Morton pass to Loic Fouonji for a touchdown (14 yards) (+3.65 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Texas Tech Red Raiders controlled the final (34–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Coy Eakin (Texas Tech) — yds.
• EPA edge: Texas Tech at -0.001 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 Texas Tech Red Raiders?

California Golden Bears 14, Texas Tech Red Raiders 34 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won California Golden Bears vs Texas Tech Red Raiders?

Texas Tech Red Raiders won with a final score of 14–34.

Where can I find the California Golden Bears vs Texas Tech Red Raiders box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401551753.

Who led California Golden Bears vs Texas Tech Red Raiders in passing?

Coy Eakin (Texas Tech) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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