Stanford Cardinal 21–24 California Golden Bears: Final Score & Recap | Week 13, 2024

Quick answer

California Golden Bears defeated Stanford Cardinal 24–21 in Week 13, 2024. Final score: Stanford Cardinal 21, California Golden Bears 24.

Game summary

California Golden Bears edged Stanford Cardinal 24–21 in Week 13 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Fernando Mendoza (California) — 265.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.27 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Ashton Daniels — 62.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Emmett Mosley V — 6 rec, 63.0 yds.
EPA edge: California (+0.116/play) vs Stanford (-0.063/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Stanford Cardinal	12	0	6	0	21
California Golden Bears	0	6	3	12	24

Scoring Map

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

STANStanford Cardinal

+3OPP 29

CALCalifornia Golden Bears

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Stanford
Q1TD
JLJustin Lamson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Justin Lamson rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Stanford
Q1TD
JLJustin Lamson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Justin Lamson rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
California
Q2TD
TGTrond Grizzell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Fernando Mendoza pass to Trond Grizzell for a touchdown (16 yards)
Stanford
Q3TD
EMEmmett Mosley V
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
Micah Ford pass to Emmett Mosley V for a touchdown (2 yards)
California
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 29
Score
18-9
Field goal good from 46 yards
California
Q4TD
JBJonathan Brady
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-15
Fernando Mendoza pass to Jonathan Brady for a touchdown (30 yards)
California
Q4TD
JBJonathan Brady
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-21
Fernando Mendoza pass to Jonathan Brady for a touchdown (22 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Fernando Mendoza (California) — 265.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.27 EPA/play +11.23 EPA
Micah Ford (Stanford) — 2.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.29 EPA/play +3.29 EPA
Justin Lamson (Stanford) — 0.0 yds · -0.51 EPA/play -0.51 EPA

Rushing

Ashton Daniels (Stanford) — 62.0 yds -0.18 EPA
Jaydn Ott (California) — 17.0 yds -0.56 EPA
Micah Ford (Stanford) — 27.0 yds -0.09 EPA

Receiving

Emmett Mosley V (Stanford) — 6 rec · 63.0 yds +0.80 EPA
Elic Ayomanor (Stanford) — 5 rec · 62.0 yds +0.43 EPA
Trond Grizzell (California) — 4 rec · 70.0 yds +1.27 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Fernando Mendoza	California	42	59.5%	265	3	+0.27	+11.23
Micah Ford	Stanford	1	100.0%	2	1	+3.29	+3.29
Justin Lamson	Stanford	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.51	-0.51
Chandler Rogers	California	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.66	-0.66
Mikey Matthews	California	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.95	-0.95
Connor Weselman	Stanford	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.93	-1.93

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Stanford	California
Plays	69	67
EPA / play	-0.063	+0.116
Total EPA	-4.33	+7.76
Success rate	36.2%	43.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.094	+0.219
Rush EPA / play	-0.037	-0.081
Yards	245	380

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Stanford	12	73	+5.68	Rush TD
Q1	California	5	18	-1.63	Punt
Q1	Stanford	8	54	+3.80	Rush TD
Q1	California	3	5	-2.92	Punt
Q2	Stanford	5	20	-1.11	Punt
Q2	California	4	82	+7.19	Pass TD
Q2	Stanford	8	4	-3.27	Punt
Q2	California	7	11	-4.21	Ended
Q2	Stanford	7	14	-1.47	Missed FG
Q2	California	8	33	-0.33	Missed FG
Q2	Stanford	1	-2	0.00	Ended
Q3	California	3	0	-2.93	Punt
Q3	Stanford	11	52	+3.83	Pass TD
Q3	Stanford	4	2	-4.49	Ended
Q3	California	10	63	+2.37	Field goal
Q3	Stanford	3	3	-2.75	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · California Golden Bears · Fumble (-5.63 EPA)
Q4 · California Golden Bears · Fernando Mendoza pass to Jonathan Brady for a touchdown (22 yards) (+4.96 EPA)
Q2 · Stanford Cardinal · Punt (-4.7 EPA)
Q4 · California Golden Bears · Fernando Mendoza pass to Jonathan Brady for a touchdown (30 yards) (+4.52 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · Fernando Mendoza rushes for 60 yards (1st & 10) (+4.35 EPA)
Q4 · California Golden Bears · Rush (1st & 8) (-4.06 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · Fernando Mendoza pass to Trond Grizzell for a touchdown (16 yards) (+3.67 EPA)
Q3 · California Golden Bears · Punt (+3.29 EPA)

Key takeaways

California Golden Bears controlled the final (24–21) in Week 13.
Passing edge: Fernando Mendoza (California) — 265.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: California at 0.116 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 Stanford Cardinal vs California Golden Bears?

Stanford Cardinal 21, California Golden Bears 24 in Week 13 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Stanford Cardinal vs California Golden Bears?

California Golden Bears won with a final score of 21–24.

Where can I find the Stanford Cardinal vs California Golden Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401635613.

Who led Stanford Cardinal vs California Golden Bears in passing?

Fernando Mendoza (California) led passers with 265.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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