California Golden Bears 46–36 Wake Forest Demon Deacons: Final Score & Recap | Week 11, 2024

Quick answer

California Golden Bears defeated Wake Forest Demon Deacons 46–36 in Week 11, 2024. Final score: California Golden Bears 46, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 36.

Game summary

California Golden Bears beat Wake Forest Demon Deacons 46–36 in Week 11 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 14 plays.
Passing leader: Fernando Mendoza (California) — 374.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.09 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Demond Claiborne — 115.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Taylor Morin — 9 rec, 110.0 yds.
EPA edge: California (+0.109/play) vs Wake Forest (+0.096/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
California Golden Bears	3	18	6	9	46
Wake Forest Demon Deacons	12	6	6	12	36

Scoring Map

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

CALCalifornia Golden Bears

+3OPP 12

+3OPP 21

+3OPP 37

WAKEWake Forest Demon Deacons

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Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

California
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 29 yards
Wake Forest
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-6
Fumble returned for a touchdown
Wake Forest
Q1TD
DCDemond Claiborne
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-12
Demond Claiborne rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
California
Q2TD
MMMikey Matthews
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Fernando Mendoza pass to Mikey Matthews for a touchdown (11 yards)
California
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 21
Score
12-12
Field goal good from 38 yards
Wake Forest
Q2TD
DCDemond Claiborne
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Hank Bachmeier pass to Demond Claiborne for a touchdown (44 yards)
California
Q2TD
TMTobias Merriweather
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Fernando Mendoza pass to Tobias Merriweather for a touchdown (2 yards)
California
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 37
Score
21-18
Field goal good from 54 yards
Wake Forest
Q3TD
DGDonavon Greene
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-24
Hank Bachmeier pass to Donavon Greene for a touchdown (45 yards)
California
Q3TD
FMFernando Mendoza
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-24
Fernando Mendoza rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Wake Forest
Q4TD
HBHank Bachmeier
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-30
Hank Bachmeier rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
California
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 37
Score
30-30
Field goal good from 54 yards
Wake Forest
Q4TD
TCTate Carney
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-36
Tate Carney rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
California
Q4TD
JTJaivian Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-36
Jaivian Thomas rushes 11 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Fernando Mendoza (California) — 374.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +4.93 EPA
Hank Bachmeier (Wake Forest) — 234.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.02 EPA/play -0.75 EPA

Rushing

Demond Claiborne (Wake Forest) — 115.0 yds · 1 TD +0.05 EPA
Jaydn Ott (California) — 43.0 yds -0.26 EPA
Fernando Mendoza (California) — 66.0 yds · 1 TD +0.63 EPA

Receiving

Taylor Morin (Wake Forest) — 9 rec · 110.0 yds +0.57 EPA
Tobias Merriweather (California) — 6 rec · 52.0 yds +0.08 EPA
Mikey Matthews (California) — 8 rec · 83.0 yds +0.65 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Fernando Mendoza	California	58	70.7%	374	2	+0.09	+4.93
Hank Bachmeier	Wake Forest	41	46.3%	234	2	-0.02	-0.75

Team EPA comparison

Stat	California	Wake Forest
Plays	86	73
EPA / play	+0.109	+0.096
Total EPA	+9.38	+7.01
Success rate	50.0%	42.5%
Pass EPA / play	+0.085	-0.018
Rush EPA / play	+0.159	+0.243
Yards	526	396

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	California	11	59	+2.24	Field goal
Q1	Wake Forest	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q1	Wake Forest	4	10	-2.72	Punt
Q1	California	3	28	-0.52	Ended
Q1	Wake Forest	5	30	+3.09	Rush TD
Q1	California	5	22	-1.77	Punt
Q1	Wake Forest	3	-1	-3.06	Punt
Q1	California	7	61	+4.48	Pass TD
Q2	Wake Forest	3	2	-2.77	Punt
Q2	California	8	47	-0.23	Field goal
Q2	Wake Forest	3	3	-2.24	Punt
Q2	California	7	32	-3.40	Ended
Q2	Wake Forest	5	68	+6.05	Pass TD
Q2	California	6	65	+5.41	Pass TD
Q2	Wake Forest	3	26	+0.23	Punt
Q2	California	6	40	+0.80	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-8.71 EPA)
Q2 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Hank Bachmeier pass to Demond Claiborne for a touchdown (44 yards) (+6.56 EPA)
Q3 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Hank Bachmeier pass intercepted (-5.43 EPA)
Q4 · California Golden Bears · Jaivian Thomas rushes 11 yards for a touchdown (+4.57 EPA)
Q3 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Hank Bachmeier pass to Donavon Greene for a touchdown (45 yards) (+4.3 EPA)
Q3 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Blocked Field Goal (31 yards) (-4.16 EPA)
Q3 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Hank Bachmeier pass to Taylor Morin for 8 yards (4th & 5) (+3.89 EPA)
Q4 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Hank Bachmeier pass to Taylor Morin for 18 yards (4th & 10) (+3.51 EPA)

Key takeaways

California Golden Bears controlled the final (46–36) in Week 11.
Passing edge: Fernando Mendoza (California) — 374.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: California at 0.109 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 Wake Forest Demon Deacons?

California Golden Bears 46, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 36 in Week 11 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won California Golden Bears vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons?

California Golden Bears won with a final score of 46–36.

Where can I find the California Golden Bears vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401634773.

Who led California Golden Bears vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons in passing?

Fernando Mendoza (California) led passers with 374.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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