California Golden Bears 27–15 Stanford Cardinal: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2023

Quick answer

California Golden Bears defeated Stanford Cardinal 27–15 in Week 12, 2023. Final score: California Golden Bears 27, Stanford Cardinal 15.

Game summary

California Golden Bears beat Stanford Cardinal 27–15 in Week 12 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Fernando Mendoza (California) — 303.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.19 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jaydn Ott — 166.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: E.J. Smith — 8 rec, 21.0 yds.
EPA edge: California (+0.044/play) vs Stanford (-0.149/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
California Golden Bears	6	6	6	6	27
Stanford Cardinal	3	3	9	0	15

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 27

+3OPP 36

OPP EZ

+3OPP 33

STANStanford Cardinal

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

California
Q1TD
TGTrond Grizzell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Fernando Mendoza pass to Trond Grizzell for a touchdown (9 yards)
Stanford
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 27
Score
6-3
Field goal good from 44 yards
California
Q2TD
TGTrond Grizzell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-3
Fernando Mendoza pass to Trond Grizzell for a touchdown (54 yards)
Stanford
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 36
Score
12-6
Field goal good from 53 yards
California
Q3TD
JOJaydn Ott
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
Jaydn Ott rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Stanford
Q3TD
TBTiger Bachmeier
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
Ashton Daniels pass to Tiger Bachmeier for a touchdown (41 yards)
Stanford
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
18-15
Field goal good from 50 yards
California
Q4TD
JHJeremiah Hunter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-15
Fernando Mendoza pass to Jeremiah Hunter for a touchdown (8 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Fernando Mendoza (California) — 303.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +7.19 EPA
Ben Finley (California) — 0.0 yds · -0.49 EPA/play -0.49 EPA
Ashton Daniels (Stanford) — 184.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.21 EPA/play -7.40 EPA

Rushing

Jaydn Ott (California) — 166.0 yds · 1 TD +0.06 EPA
Ashton Daniels (Stanford) — 61.0 yds +0.15 EPA
E.J. Smith (Stanford) — 18.0 yds -0.36 EPA

Receiving

E.J. Smith (Stanford) — 8 rec · 21.0 yds -0.50 EPA
Trond Grizzell (California) — 7 rec · 136.0 yds +1.84 EPA
Taj Davis (California) — 6 rec · 42.0 yds +0.53 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Fernando Mendoza	California	38	63.2%	303	3	+0.19	+7.19
Ben Finley	California	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.49	-0.49
Ashton Daniels	Stanford	36	50.0%	184	1	-0.21	-7.40

Team EPA comparison

Stat	California	Stanford
Plays	83	57
EPA / play	+0.044	-0.149
Total EPA	+3.68	-8.52
Success rate	44.6%	29.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.172	-0.206
Rush EPA / play	-0.069	-0.053
Yards	479	280

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	California	11	52	-1.59	Ended
Q1	Stanford	3	8	-1.86	Punt
Q1	California	4	16	-2.28	Punt
Q1	Stanford	4	14	-2.49	Punt
Q1	California	6	68	+3.88	Pass TD
Q1	Stanford	10	63	+1.80	Field goal
Q1	California	5	75	+5.44	Pass TD
Q2	Stanford	3	6	-2.15	Punt
Q2	California	8	62	-2.01	Interception
Q2	Stanford	3	6	-1.51	Punt
Q2	California	3	9	-0.39	Punt
Q2	Stanford	9	27	-0.56	Field goal
Q2	California	3	9	-0.31	Punt
Q2	Stanford	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q3	Stanford	3	9	-1.90	Punt
Q3	California	3	-1	-3.55	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · California Golden Bears · Rush (1st & 5) (-5.39 EPA)
Q1 · Stanford Cardinal · Ashton Daniels pass to Sam Roush for 31 yards (3rd & 12) (+4.47 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · Fernando Mendoza pass intercepted (-4.0 EPA)
Q3 · Stanford Cardinal · Ashton Daniels pass to Tiger Bachmeier for a touchdown (41 yards) (+3.94 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · Fernando Mendoza pass to Trond Grizzell for a touchdown (54 yards) (+3.93 EPA)
Q4 · Stanford Cardinal · Ashton Daniels pass to Elic Ayomanor for 10 yards (4th & 8) (+3.91 EPA)
Q4 · California Golden Bears · Fernando Mendoza pass to Trond Grizzell for 21 yards (4th & 7) (+3.57 EPA)
Q3 · California Golden Bears · Fernando Mendoza sacked for a loss of 9 yards (3rd & 2) (-3.48 EPA)

Key takeaways

California Golden Bears controlled the final (27–15) in Week 12.
Passing edge: Fernando Mendoza (California) — 303.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: California at 0.044 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

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

California Golden Bears 27, Stanford Cardinal 15 in Week 12 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won California Golden Bears vs Stanford Cardinal?

California Golden Bears won with a final score of 27–15.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401524061.

Who led California Golden Bears vs Stanford Cardinal in passing?

Fernando Mendoza (California) led passers with 303.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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