Syracuse Orange 33–25 California Golden Bears: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2024

Quick answer

Syracuse Orange defeated California Golden Bears 33–25 in Week 12, 2024. Final score: Syracuse Orange 33, California Golden Bears 25.

Game summary

Syracuse Orange beat California Golden Bears 33–25 in Week 12 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Kyle McCord (Syracuse) — 337.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.43 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: LeQuint Allen — 109.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Trebor Pena — 10 rec, 113.0 yds.
EPA edge: California (+0.286/play) vs Syracuse (+0.230/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Syracuse Orange	6	18	3	3	33
California Golden Bears	0	6	6	9	25

Scoring Map

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

SYRSyracuse Orange

+3OPP 25

+3OPP 26

+3OPP 27

+3OPP 15

CALCalifornia Golden Bears

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Syracuse
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 24 yards
Syracuse
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
6-0
Field goal good from 42 yards
Syracuse
Q2TD
LALeQuint Allen
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
LeQuint Allen rushes 30 yards for a touchdown
California
Q2TD
JTJaivian Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Jaivian Thomas rushes 75 yards for a touchdown
Syracuse
Q2TD
LALeQuint Allen
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
LeQuint Allen rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Syracuse
Q2TD
JMJackson Meeks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-6
Kyle McCord pass to Jackson Meeks for a touchdown (6 yards)
California
Q3TD
JOJaydn Ott
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-12
Jaydn Ott rushes 15 yards for a touchdown
Syracuse
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 26
Score
27-12
Field goal good from 43 yards
California
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 27
Score
27-15
Field goal good from 44 yards
Syracuse
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 15
Score
30-15
Field goal good from 32 yards
California
Q4TD
JBJonathan Brady
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-21
Fernando Mendoza pass to Jonathan Brady for a touchdown (5 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Kyle McCord (Syracuse) — 337.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.43 EPA/play +19.23 EPA
Fernando Mendoza (California) — 207.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +6.23 EPA

Rushing

LeQuint Allen (Syracuse) — 109.0 yds · 2 TD -0.01 EPA
Jaydn Ott (California) — 78.0 yds · 1 TD +0.20 EPA
Jaivian Thomas (California) — 80.0 yds · 1 TD +2.42 EPA

Receiving

Trebor Pena (Syracuse) — 10 rec · 113.0 yds +0.45 EPA
Oronde Gadsden II (Syracuse) — 8 rec · 109.0 yds +0.92 EPA
Jackson Meeks (Syracuse) — 4 rec · 38.0 yds +0.46 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kyle McCord	Syracuse	45	62.2%	337	1	+0.43	+19.23
Fernando Mendoza	California	37	59.5%	207	1	+0.17	+6.23

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Syracuse	California
Plays	81	56
EPA / play	+0.230	+0.286
Total EPA	+18.60	+16.04
Success rate	46.9%	42.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.427	+0.168
Rush EPA / play	-0.017	+0.516
Yards	482	391

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Syracuse	12	64	+0.90	Field goal
Q1	California	4	19	+0.80	Ended
Q1	Syracuse	3	32	+0.47	Field goal
Q1	California	2	10	-3.46	Interception
Q1	Syracuse	12	69	+4.94	Rush TD
Q2	California	1	0	+0.70	Ended
Q2	California	1	75	+6.98	Rush TD
Q2	Syracuse	9	80	+5.84	Rush TD
Q2	California	3	4	-2.20	Punt
Q2	Syracuse	8	70	+4.94	Pass TD
Q2	California	27	166	+10.36	Rush TD
Q3	Syracuse	10	54	+1.09	Field goal
Q3	California	3	3	-0.85	Ended
Q3	Syracuse	9	48	+1.77	Punt
Q4	California	4	54	+0.83	Field goal
Q4	Syracuse	2	6	-0.67	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · California Golden Bears · Jaivian Thomas rushes 75 yards for a touchdown (+6.98 EPA)
Q1 · California Golden Bears · Fernando Mendoza pass intercepted (-4.32 EPA)
Q4 · California Golden Bears · Jaydn Ott rushes for 53 yards (1st & 10) (+4.07 EPA)
Q3 · California Golden Bears · Jaydn Ott rushes 15 yards for a touchdown (+3.51 EPA)
Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Kyle McCord pass to Oronde Gadsden II for 20 yards (4th & 2) (+3.46 EPA)
Q2 · Syracuse Orange · Kyle McCord pass to Jackson Meeks for 6 yards (4th & 3) (+3.19 EPA)
Q3 · California Golden Bears · Fernando Mendoza pass to Jack Endries for 13 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.11 EPA)
Q2 · Syracuse Orange · LeQuint Allen rushes 30 yards for a touchdown (+3.11 EPA)

Key takeaways

Syracuse Orange controlled the final (33–25) in Week 12.
Passing edge: Kyle McCord (Syracuse) — 337.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: California at 0.286 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 Syracuse Orange vs California Golden Bears?

Syracuse Orange 33, California Golden Bears 25 in Week 12 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Syracuse Orange vs California Golden Bears?

Syracuse Orange won with a final score of 33–25.

Where can I find the Syracuse Orange vs California Golden Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401635581.

Who led Syracuse Orange vs California Golden Bears in passing?

Kyle McCord (Syracuse) led passers with 337.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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