California Golden Bears vs. Utah Utes: 2023 Week 7 Recap

Quick answer

Utah Utes defeated California Golden Bears 34–14 in Week 7, 2023. Final score: California Golden Bears 14, Utah Utes 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
California Golden Bears	6	0	6	0	14
Utah Utes	0	12	9	9	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Devaughn Vele (Utah) — 0.0 yds · -0.66 EPA/play -0.66 EPA
• Bryson Barnes (Utah) — 128.0 yds · -0.07 EPA/play -1.55 EPA
• Fernando Mendoza (California) — 119.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.09 EPA/play -1.80 EPA

Rushing

• Ja'Quinden Jackson (Utah) — 94.0 yds · 1 TD +0.07 EPA
• Sione Vaki (Utah) — 147.0 yds · 2 TD +0.93 EPA
• Bryson Barnes (Utah) — 50.0 yds · 1 TD +0.55 EPA

Receiving

• Taj Davis (California) — 7 rec · 93.0 yds +1.11 EPA
• Mikey Matthews (Utah) — 7 rec · 53.0 yds +0.62 EPA
• Jaydn Ott (California) — 2 rec · 48.0 yds +2.38 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Devaughn Vele	Utah	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.66	-0.66
Bryson Barnes	Utah	21	71.4%	128	0	-0.07	-1.55
Fernando Mendoza	California	20	50.0%	119	2	-0.09	-1.80
Ben Finley	California	16	31.2%	29	0	-0.52	-8.34

Team EPA comparison

Stat	California	Utah
Plays	55	75
EPA / play	-0.135	+0.124
Total EPA	-7.44	+9.32
Success rate	34.5%	50.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.282	-0.100
Rush EPA / play	+0.142	+0.217
Yards	254	445

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	California	3	13	-0.71	Punt
Q1	Utah	6	19	-1.17	Punt
Q1	California	7	92	+8.05	Pass TD
Q1	Utah	9	60	+1.15	Missed FG
Q1	California	6	22	-4.18	Interception
Q2	Utah	10	48	+4.02	Rush TD
Q2	California	4	15	-1.45	Punt
Q2	Utah	15	83	+5.32	Rush TD
Q2	California	1	1	0.00	Ended
Q3	Utah	7	70	+1.47	Field goal
Q3	California	1	-12	-1.32	Ended
Q3	Utah	3	13	+2.00	Rush TD
Q3	California	3	3	-2.77	Punt
Q3	Utah	3	5	-2.42	Punt
Q3	California	6	65	+6.07	Pass TD
Q3	Utah	12	45	-2.86	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · California Golden Bears · Fernando Mendoza pass to Jaydn Ott for a touchdown (48 yards) (+5.4 EPA)
2. Q4 · Utah Utes · Sione Vaki rushes 72 yards for a touchdown (+5.05 EPA)
3. Q2 · California Golden Bears · Fernando Mendoza pass intercepted (-4.22 EPA)
4. Q4 · California Golden Bears · Field goal missed (-3.52 EPA)
5. Q1 · Utah Utes · Field goal missed (-3.24 EPA)
6. Q3 · Utah Utes · Bryson Barnes pass to Munir McClain for 41 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.21 EPA)
7. Q3 · California Golden Bears · Fernando Mendoza pass to Taj Davis for a touchdown (24 yards) (+3.01 EPA)
8. Q4 · Utah Utes · Bryson Barnes rushes for 3 yards (4th & 7) (-2.64 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Utah Utes controlled the final (34–14) in Week 7.
• Passing edge: Devaughn Vele (Utah) — yds.
• EPA edge: Utah at 0.124 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 Utah Utes?

California Golden Bears 14, Utah Utes 34 in Week 7 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won California Golden Bears vs Utah Utes?

Utah Utes won with a final score of 14–34.

Where can I find the California Golden Bears vs Utah Utes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401524033.

Who led California Golden Bears vs Utah Utes in passing?

Devaughn Vele (Utah) 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 Utah Utes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.