Auburn Tigers vs. California Golden Bears: 2023 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Auburn Tigers defeated California Golden Bears 14–10 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: Auburn Tigers 14, California Golden Bears 10.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Auburn Tigers	0	6	0	6	14
California Golden Bears	3	6	0	0	10

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Payton Thorne (Auburn) — 74.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +1.55 EPA
• Robby Ashford (Auburn) — 0.0 yds · -1.15 EPA/play -3.44 EPA
• Sam Jackson V (California) — 104.0 yds · -0.25 EPA/play -6.67 EPA

Rushing

• Jaydn Ott (California) — 78.0 yds · 1 TD +0.02 EPA
• Jarquez Hunter (Auburn) — 55.0 yds -0.72 EPA
• Damari Alston (Auburn) — 51.0 yds -0.50 EPA

Receiving

• Jeremiah Hunter (California) — 5 rec · 35.0 yds -0.16 EPA
• Monroe Young (California) — 4 rec · 25.0 yds -0.53 EPA
• Taj Davis (California) — 3 rec · 36.0 yds +0.30 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Payton Thorne	Auburn	17	52.9%	74	2	+0.09	+1.55
Robby Ashford	Auburn	3	33.3%	0	0	-1.15	-3.44
Sam Jackson V	California	27	48.1%	104	0	-0.25	-6.67
Ben Finley	California	12	58.3%	29	0	-0.58	-7.00

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Auburn	California
Plays	54	77
EPA / play	-0.398	-0.237
Total EPA	-21.49	-18.27
Success rate	38.9%	29.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.094	-0.350
Rush EPA / play	-0.577	-0.121
Yards	229	286

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Auburn	3	13	-4.33	Fumble
Q1	California	7	33	-1.26	Field goal
Q1	Auburn	3	-5	-2.69	Punt
Q1	California	6	18	-1.90	Missed FG
Q1	Auburn	5	13	-2.30	Punt
Q1	California	3	7	-1.72	Punt
Q1	Auburn	5	17	-1.51	Punt
Q2	California	1	0	-5.41	Fumble
Q2	Auburn	3	21	+2.91	Pass TD
Q2	California	6	11	-2.19	Punt
Q2	Auburn	4	36	-2.90	Fumble
Q2	California	6	65	+5.37	Rush TD
Q2	Auburn	3	8	-1.04	Punt
Q2	California	6	15	-0.38	Punt
Q2	Auburn	1	0	-2.82	Interception
Q2	California	17	45	-3.78	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · California Golden Bears · Fumble (-5.41 EPA)
2. Q4 · Auburn Tigers · Fumble (-5.38 EPA)
3. Q2 · Auburn Tigers · Fumble (-4.15 EPA)
4. Q4 · Auburn Tigers · Payton Thorne pass to Rivaldo Fairweather for 28 yards (3rd & 17) (+4.11 EPA)
5. Q1 · Auburn Tigers · Fumble (-3.5 EPA)
6. Q2 · Auburn Tigers · Payton Thorne pass to Jay Fair for a touchdown (13 yards) (+3.4 EPA)
7. Q3 · California Golden Bears · Sam Jackson V rushes for 11 yards (4th & 4) (+3.39 EPA)
8. Q3 · Auburn Tigers · Robby Ashford rushes for 1 yard (4th & 2) (-3.27 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Auburn Tigers controlled the final (14–10) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Payton Thorne (Auburn) — 74.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: California at -0.237 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 Auburn Tigers vs California Golden Bears?

Auburn Tigers 14, California Golden Bears 10 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Auburn Tigers vs California Golden Bears?

Auburn Tigers won with a final score of 14–10.

Where can I find the Auburn Tigers vs California Golden Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520186.

Who led Auburn Tigers vs California Golden Bears in passing?

Payton Thorne (Auburn) led passers with 74.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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