California Golden Bears vs. SMU Mustangs: 2024 Week 14 Recap

Quick answer

SMU Mustangs defeated California Golden Bears 38–6 in Week 14, 2024. Final score: California Golden Bears 6, SMU Mustangs 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
California Golden Bears	0	0	3	3	6
SMU Mustangs	12	6	0	15	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Kevin Jennings (SMU) — 214.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.39 EPA/play +11.67 EPA
• Preston Stone (SMU) — 69.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.28 EPA/play +5.12 EPA
• CJ Harris (California) — 93.0 yds · -0.69 EPA/play -8.29 EPA

Rushing

• Brashard Smith (SMU) — 68.0 yds · 1 TD -0.09 EPA
• Jaydn Ott (California) — 20.0 yds -0.49 EPA
• Chandler Rogers (California) — 42.0 yds +0.27 EPA

Receiving

• Roderick Daniels Jr. (SMU) — 6 rec · 42.0 yds +0.72 EPA
• Nyziah Hunter (California) — 5 rec · 85.0 yds +0.89 EPA
• Matthew Hibner (SMU) — 4 rec · 41.0 yds +1.12 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kevin Jennings	SMU	30	63.3%	214	2	+0.39	+11.67
Preston Stone	SMU	4	100.0%	69	1	+1.28	+5.12
CJ Harris	California	12	50.0%	93	0	-0.69	-8.29
Chandler Rogers	California	18	38.9%	44	0	-0.56	-10.04

Team EPA comparison

Stat	California	SMU
Plays	60	63
EPA / play	-0.388	+0.209
Total EPA	-23.26	+13.14
Success rate	23.3%	42.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.611	+0.494
Rush EPA / play	-0.164	-0.126
Yards	250	402

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	SMU	4	15	-2.08	Punt
Q1	California	3	7	-1.78	Punt
Q1	SMU	7	64	+6.20	Pass TD
Q1	California	3	2	-3.02	Punt
Q1	SMU	7	67	+5.09	Rush TD
Q1	California	4	26	-1.39	Punt
Q1	SMU	9	88	+6.08	Rush TD
Q2	California	7	28	-1.37	Missed FG
Q2	SMU	3	2	-2.24	Punt
Q2	California	5	16	-1.64	Punt
Q2	SMU	3	3	-1.42	Punt
Q2	California	7	-1	-3.39	Ended
Q2	SMU	6	12	-1.18	Ended
Q3	California	6	20	-4.59	Ended
Q3	SMU	2	-5	-2.03	Punt
Q3	California	11	40	-0.73	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · California Golden Bears · CJ Harris pass intercepted (-5.01 EPA)
2. Q3 · California Golden Bears · CJ Harris pass to Nyziah Hunter for 60 yards (1st & 10) (+4.97 EPA)
3. Q2 · California Golden Bears · Chandler Rogers pass to Tobias Merriweather for 37 yards (3rd & 10) (+4.86 EPA)
4. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Preston Stone pass to Key'Shawn Smith for a touchdown (40 yards) (+4.54 EPA)
5. Q1 · SMU Mustangs · Kevin Jennings pass to Brashard Smith for 32 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.97 EPA)
6. Q4 · California Golden Bears · Field goal good from 53 yards (+3.8 EPA)
7. Q2 · California Golden Bears · Field goal missed (-3.24 EPA)
8. Q3 · California Golden Bears · Penalty (3rd & 7) (+3.18 EPA)

Key takeaways

• SMU Mustangs controlled the final (38–6) in Week 14.
• Passing edge: Kevin Jennings (SMU) — 214.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: SMU at 0.209 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 SMU Mustangs?

California Golden Bears 6, SMU Mustangs 38 in Week 14 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won California Golden Bears vs SMU Mustangs?

SMU Mustangs won with a final score of 6–38.

Where can I find the California Golden Bears vs SMU Mustangs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401635621.

Who led California Golden Bears vs SMU Mustangs in passing?

Kevin Jennings (SMU) led passers with 214.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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