California Golden Bears vs. UNLV Rebels: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

UNLV Rebels defeated California Golden Bears 24–13 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: California Golden Bears 13, UNLV Rebels 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
California Golden Bears	9	3	0	0	13
UNLV Rebels	6	6	6	3	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Marshall Nichols (UNLV) — 52.0 yds · +6.12 EPA/play +6.12 EPA
• CJ Harris (California) — 90.0 yds · -0.14 EPA/play -3.07 EPA
• Hajj-Malik Williams (UNLV) — 88.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.37 EPA/play -7.32 EPA

Rushing

• Jai'Den Thomas (UNLV) — 72.0 yds -0.13 EPA
• Jaydn Ott (California) — 84.0 yds +0.13 EPA
• CJ Harris (California) — 32.0 yds -0.26 EPA

Receiving

• Jack Endries (California) — 7 rec · 61.0 yds +0.69 EPA
• Jacob De Jesus (UNLV) — 2 rec · 38.0 yds -0.29 EPA
• Josiah Martin (California) — 4 rec · 40.0 yds +0.76 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Marshall Nichols	UNLV	1	100.0%	52	0	+6.12	+6.12
CJ Harris	California	22	59.1%	90	0	-0.14	-3.07
Hajj-Malik Williams	UNLV	20	25.0%	88	2	-0.37	-7.32
EJ Caminong	California	22	27.3%	34	0	-0.84	-18.49

Team EPA comparison

Stat	California	UNLV
Plays	82	60
EPA / play	-0.216	-0.104
Total EPA	-17.72	-6.21
Success rate	36.6%	33.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.490	-0.058
Rush EPA / play	+0.101	-0.128
Yards	338	291

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	UNLV	3	7	-2.22	Punt
Q1	California	3	3	-2.60	Punt
Q1	UNLV	3	5	-2.70	Punt
Q1	California	4	52	+0.68	Field goal
Q1	UNLV	9	75	+6.13	Pass TD
Q1	California	9	89	+7.41	Rush TD
Q1	UNLV	6	75	+5.95	Pass TD
Q2	California	9	41	-0.61	Missed FG
Q2	UNLV	3	-1	-2.50	Punt
Q2	California	12	32	-1.68	Field goal
Q2	UNLV	6	15	-0.57	Punt
Q2	California	1	2	0.00	Ended
Q3	California	3	0	-3.29	Punt
Q3	UNLV	3	1	-3.45	Punt
Q3	California	6	26	-1.13	Punt
Q3	UNLV	4	28	-1.28	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · UNLV Rebels · Marshall Nichols pass to Cameron Oliver for 52 yards (4th & 7) (+6.12 EPA)
2. Q1 · UNLV Rebels · Hajj-Malik Williams pass to Kayden McGee for a touchdown (49 yards) (+5.8 EPA)
3. Q3 · California Golden Bears · Fumble (-4.69 EPA)
4. Q1 · California Golden Bears · Jaydn Ott rushes for 48 yards (1st & 10) (+3.43 EPA)
5. Q2 · California Golden Bears · CJ Harris pass to Josiah Martin for 12 yards (3rd & 7) (+2.92 EPA)
6. Q4 · California Golden Bears · Punt for 38 yards (-2.86 EPA)
7. Q1 · California Golden Bears · Josiah Martin rushes 29 yards for a touchdown (+2.81 EPA)
8. Q4 · California Golden Bears · Fumble (-2.65 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UNLV Rebels controlled the final (24–13) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Marshall Nichols (UNLV) — 52.0 yds.
• EPA edge: UNLV at -0.104 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 UNLV Rebels?

California Golden Bears 13, UNLV Rebels 24 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won California Golden Bears vs UNLV Rebels?

UNLV Rebels won with a final score of 13–24.

Where can I find the California Golden Bears vs UNLV Rebels box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401677081.

Who led California Golden Bears vs UNLV Rebels in passing?

Marshall Nichols (UNLV) led passers with 52.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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