Idaho Vandals 17–31 California Golden Bears: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2023

Quick answer

California Golden Bears defeated Idaho Vandals 31–17 in Week 3, 2023. Final score: Idaho Vandals 17, California Golden Bears 31.

Game summary

California Golden Bears rolled past Idaho Vandals 31–17 in Week 3 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Ben Finley (California) — 6.0 pass yds, +1.14 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Isaiah Ifanse — 139.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Hayden Hatten — 8 rec, 80.0 yds.
EPA edge: California (+0.193/play) vs Idaho (-0.147/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Idaho Vandals	9	6	0	0	17
California Golden Bears	0	12	12	3	31

Scoring Map

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

IDHOIdaho Vandals

+3OPP 22

CALCalifornia Golden Bears

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Idaho
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 25 yards
Idaho
Q1TD
AWAnthony Woods
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-0
Anthony Woods rushes 19 yards for a touchdown
Idaho
Q2TD
GMGevani McCoy
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-0
Gevani McCoy rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
California
Q2TD
JHJeremiah Hunter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-6
Sam Jackson V pass to Jeremiah Hunter for a touchdown (20 yards)
California
Q2TD
TGTrond Grizzell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
Sam Jackson V pass to Trond Grizzell for a touchdown (36 yards)
California
Q3TD
SJSam Jackson V
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Sam Jackson V rushes 27 yards for a touchdown
California
Q3TD
IIIsaiah Ifanse
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-24
Isaiah Ifanse rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
California
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 22
Score
15-27
Field goal good from 39 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Ben Finley (California) — 6.0 yds · +1.14 EPA/play +2.28 EPA
Sam Jackson V (California) — 90.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.24 EPA/play -5.81 EPA
Gevani McCoy (Idaho) — 276.0 yds · -0.28 EPA/play -12.80 EPA

Rushing

Isaiah Ifanse (California) — 139.0 yds · 1 TD +0.31 EPA
Anthony Woods (Idaho) — 56.0 yds · 1 TD -0.03 EPA
Ashton Stredick (California) — 77.0 yds +0.34 EPA

Receiving

Hayden Hatten (Idaho) — 8 rec · 80.0 yds +0.15 EPA
Jermaine Jackson (Idaho) — 6 rec · 62.0 yds -0.10 EPA
Terez Traynor (Idaho) — 5 rec · 71.0 yds -0.45 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ben Finley	California	2	50.0%	6	0	+1.14	+2.28
Sam Jackson V	California	24	45.8%	90	2	-0.24	-5.81
Gevani McCoy	Idaho	46	56.5%	276	0	-0.28	-12.80

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Idaho	California
Plays	71	66
EPA / play	-0.147	+0.193
Total EPA	-10.41	+12.72
Success rate	42.3%	45.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.278	-0.136
Rush EPA / play	+0.096	+0.406
Yards	391	389

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Idaho	11	67	+1.54	Field goal
Q1	California	4	15	-2.04	Punt
Q1	Idaho	9	80	+6.19	Rush TD
Q1	California	10	51	-2.05	Ended
Q2	Idaho	9	53	+3.59	Rush TD
Q2	California	8	60	+5.66	Pass TD
Q2	Idaho	7	38	-2.39	Ended
Q2	California	4	59	+5.75	Pass TD
Q2	Idaho	5	14	-2.67	Interception
Q2	California	3	-6	-0.87	Punt
Q2	Idaho	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q3	California	10	80	+6.84	Rush TD
Q3	Idaho	3	7	-2.37	Punt
Q3	California	6	20	-0.17	Punt
Q3	Idaho	4	9	-4.64	Ended
Q3	California	7	33	+2.90	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Idaho Vandals · Fumble (-5.1 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · Sam Jackson V pass to Trond Grizzell for a touchdown (36 yards) (+4.91 EPA)
Q1 · Idaho Vandals · Gevani McCoy pass to Hayden Hatten for 17 yards (4th & 9) (+4.0 EPA)
Q4 · Idaho Vandals · Fumble (-3.79 EPA)
Q3 · Idaho Vandals · Penalty (4th & 5) (+3.4 EPA)
Q2 · Idaho Vandals · Gevani McCoy rushes 2 yards for a touchdown (+3.27 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · Sam Jackson V to Trond Grizzell — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.1 EPA)
Q3 · California Golden Bears · Sam Jackson V sacked for a loss of 14 yards (3rd & 7) (-2.99 EPA)

Key takeaways

California Golden Bears controlled the final (31–17) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Ben Finley (California) — 6.0 yds.
EPA edge: California at 0.193 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Idaho Vandals vs California Golden Bears?

Idaho Vandals 17, California Golden Bears 31 in Week 3 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Idaho Vandals vs California Golden Bears?

California Golden Bears won with a final score of 17–31.

Where can I find the Idaho Vandals vs California Golden Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401524006.

Who led Idaho Vandals vs California Golden Bears in passing?

Ben Finley (California) led passers with 6.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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