UC Davis Aggies 13–31 California Golden Bears: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2024

Quick answer

California Golden Bears defeated UC Davis Aggies 31–13 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: UC Davis Aggies 13, California Golden Bears 31.

Game summary

California Golden Bears rolled past UC Davis Aggies 31–13 in Week 1 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 4 touchdowns across 4 plays.
Passing leader: Fernando Mendoza (California) — 66.0 pass yds, +0.22 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Lan Larison — 55.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: C.J. Hutton — 6 rec, 62.0 yds.
EPA edge: California (+0.041/play) vs UC Davis (-0.025/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UC Davis Aggies	0	6	0	0	13
California Golden Bears	12	6	0	0	31

Scoring Map

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

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Scoring timeline

4 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

California
Q1TD
JOJaydn Ott
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Yard line
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0-6
Jaydn Ott rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
California
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
0-12
Fumble returned for a touchdown
UC Davis
Q2TD
LLLan Larison
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6-12
Lan Larison rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
California
Q2TD
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6-18
Kickoff

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Fernando Mendoza (California) — 66.0 yds · +0.22 EPA/play +1.77 EPA
Miles Hastings (UC Davis) — 166.0 yds · -0.03 EPA/play -1.00 EPA
Chandler Rogers (California) — 0.0 yds · -0.44 EPA/play -1.31 EPA

Rushing

Lan Larison (UC Davis) — 55.0 yds · 1 TD +0.01 EPA
Jaydn Ott (California) — 17.0 yds · 1 TD +0.15 EPA
Matteo Perez (UC Davis) — 18.0 yds -0.16 EPA

Receiving

C.J. Hutton (UC Davis) — 6 rec · 62.0 yds +1.11 EPA
Winston Williams (UC Davis) — 4 rec · 10.0 yds -0.46 EPA
Stacy Dobbins (UC Davis) — 3 rec · 28.0 yds +0.56 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
Fernando Mendoza	California	8	87.5%	66	+0.22	+1.77
Miles Hastings	UC Davis	31	61.3%	166	-0.03	-1.00
Chandler Rogers	California	3	33.3%	0	-0.44	-1.31

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UC Davis	California
Plays	49	20
EPA / play	-0.025	+0.041
Total EPA	-1.23	+0.82
Success rate	40.8%	50.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.032	+0.041
Rush EPA / play	-0.013	+0.040
Yards	246	98

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	California	3	6	-2.57	Punt
Q1	UC Davis	8	53	+0.73	Missed FG
Q1	California	8	65	+4.28	Rush TD
Q1	UC Davis	12	67	-1.70	Ended
Q1	California	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q1	California	3	12	+0.95	Punt
Q2	UC Davis	6	14	-1.95	Punt
Q2	California	3	9	-1.20	Punt
Q2	UC Davis	9	66	+5.20	Rush TD
Q2	California	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q2	UC Davis	11	33	-2.73	Ended
Q2	California	3	6	-0.64	Punt
Q2	UC Davis	1	-1	0.00	Ended
Q3	UC Davis	2	14	-0.78	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · California Golden Bears · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-6.63 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · Kickoff (+6.28 EPA)
Q1 · UC Davis Aggies · Field goal missed (-3.71 EPA)
Q1 · UC Davis Aggies · Miles Hastings — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.14 EPA)
Q2 · UC Davis Aggies · Miles Hastings pass to C.J. Hutton for 6 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.11 EPA)
Q2 · UC Davis Aggies · Miles Hastings pass to Lan Larison for 11 yards (3rd & 9) (+2.7 EPA)
Q1 · California Golden Bears · Fernando Mendoza pass to Jaydn Ott for 23 yards (3rd & 4) (+2.33 EPA)
Q1 · UC Davis Aggies · Miles Hastings pass to Chaz Davis for 21 yards (2nd & 6) (+2.03 EPA)

Key takeaways

California Golden Bears controlled the final (31–13) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Fernando Mendoza (California) — 66.0 yds.
EPA edge: California at 0.041 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of UC Davis Aggies vs California Golden Bears?

UC Davis Aggies 13, California Golden Bears 31 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won UC Davis Aggies vs California Golden Bears?

California Golden Bears won with a final score of 13–31.

Where can I find the UC Davis Aggies vs California Golden Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401634301.

Who led UC Davis Aggies vs California Golden Bears in passing?

Fernando Mendoza (California) led passers with 66.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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