San Diego State Aztecs vs. California Golden Bears: 2024 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

California Golden Bears defeated San Diego State Aztecs 31–10 in Week 3, 2024. Final score: San Diego State Aztecs 10, California Golden Bears 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
San Diego State Aztecs	3	0	0	6	10
California Golden Bears	6	0	12	6	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• F.Mendoza (California) — 154.0 yds · +0.47 EPA/play +8.48 EPA
• T.Pastula (San Diego State) — 10.0 yds · +3.08 EPA/play +3.09 EPA
• J.Tupou’ata-Johnson (San Diego State) — 116.0 yds · -0.12 EPA/play -2.01 EPA

Receiving

• pass. Pass incomplete intended (San Diego State) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.25 EPA
• pass. Pass incomplete intended (California) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.75 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
F.Mendoza	California	18	94.4%	154	0	+0.47	+8.48
T.Pastula	San Diego State	1	100.0%	10	0	+3.08	+3.09
J.Tupou’ata-Johnson	San Diego State	16	75.0%	116	0	-0.12	-2.01
ndoza steps back to pass. Pass	California	9	0.0%	0	0	-0.75	-6.79
hnson steps back to pass. Pass	San Diego State	12	0.0%	0	0	-1.25	-15.01

Team EPA comparison

Stat	San Diego State	California
Plays	61	66
EPA / play	-0.310	+0.150
Total EPA	-18.90	+9.92
Success rate	27.9%	48.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.371	+0.037
Rush EPA / play	-0.238	+0.263
Yards	260	464

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	California	7	74	+7.05	Rush TD
Q1	San Diego State	13	46	-2.57	Punt
Q1	California	7	19	-3.07	Missed FG
Q2	San Diego State	7	43	-1.13	Interception
Q2	California	4	7	-0.60	Punt
Q2	San Diego State	9	29	-3.46	Punt
Q2	California	8	40	-3.46	Interception
Q2	San Diego State	4	5	-3.14	Punt
Q2	California	4	19	-4.07	Ended
Q3	San Diego State	4	0	-2.30	Ended
Q3	California	14	95	+7.37	Pass TD
Q3	San Diego State	8	27	-5.72	Punt
Q3	California	8	85	+6.80	Rush TD
Q4	San Diego State	3	15	-0.50	Ended
Q4	California	4	18	-1.66	Missed FG
Q4	San Diego State	4	9	-3.74	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · San Diego State Aztecs · hnson steps back to pass. Pass to pass. Pass incomplete intended — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-5.35 EPA)
2. Q4 · San Diego State Aztecs · Passing touchdown (40 yards) (+5.23 EPA)
3. Q2 · California Golden Bears · Rush (4th & 1) (-4.13 EPA)
4. Q4 · San Diego State Aztecs · J.Tupou’ata-Johnson pass intercepted (-4.1 EPA)
5. Q2 · California Golden Bears · F.Mendoza pass intercepted (-3.97 EPA)
6. Q4 · California Golden Bears · Rush (2nd & 10) (+3.73 EPA)
7. Q1 · San Diego State Aztecs · J.Tupou’ata-Johnson completion for 11 yards (4th & 6) (+3.72 EPA)
8. Q1 · California Golden Bears · Penalty (2nd & 1) (-3.66 EPA)

Key takeaways

• California Golden Bears controlled the final (31–10) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: F.Mendoza (California) — 154.0 yds.
• EPA edge: California at 0.15 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 San Diego State Aztecs vs California Golden Bears?

San Diego State Aztecs 10, California Golden Bears 31 in Week 3 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won San Diego State Aztecs vs California Golden Bears?

California Golden Bears won with a final score of 10–31.

Where can I find the San Diego State Aztecs vs California Golden Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401635541.

Who led San Diego State Aztecs vs California Golden Bears in passing?

F.Mendoza (California) led passers with 154.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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