Miami Hurricanes 39–38 California Golden Bears: Final Score & Recap | Week 6, 2024

Quick answer

Miami Hurricanes defeated California Golden Bears 39–38 in Week 6, 2024. Final score: Miami Hurricanes 39, California Golden Bears 38.

Game summary

Miami Hurricanes edged California Golden Bears 39–38 in Week 6 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Fernando Mendoza (California) — 289.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.47 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Damien Martinez — 42.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Isaiah Horton — 9 rec, 83.0 yds.
EPA edge: Miami (+0.218/play) vs California (+0.143/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Miami Hurricanes	6	3	12	18	39
California Golden Bears	6	12	6	3	38

Scoring Map

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

MIAMiami Hurricanes

+3OPP 29

+3OPP 20

CALCalifornia Golden Bears

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Miami
Q1TD
MFMark Fletcher Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Mark Fletcher Jr. rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
California
Q1TD
JEJack Endries
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Fernando Mendoza pass to Jack Endries for a touchdown (57 yards)
California
Q2TD
JOJaydn Ott
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Jaydn Ott rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Miami
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 29
Score
9-12
Field goal good from 46 yards
California
Q2TD
JOJaydn Ott
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Fernando Mendoza pass to Jaydn Ott for a touchdown (66 yards)
Miami
Q3TD
CWCam Ward
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Cam Ward — Interception returned for a touchdown
California
Q3TD
CRChandler Rogers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-24
Chandler Rogers rushes 9 yards for a touchdown
Miami
Q3TD
DMDamien Martinez
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-24
Damien Martinez rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
California
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 20
Score
21-27
Field goal good from 37 yards
Miami
Q4TD
IHIsaiah Horton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-27
Cam Ward pass to Isaiah Horton for a touchdown (18 yards)
Miami
Q4TD
CWCam Ward
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-27
Cam Ward rushes 24 yards for a touchdown
Miami
Q4TD
EAElijah Arroyo
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-27
Cam Ward pass to Elijah Arroyo for a touchdown (5 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Fernando Mendoza (California) — 289.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.47 EPA/play +11.19 EPA
Cam Ward (Miami) — 436.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.20 EPA/play +11.17 EPA
Chandler Rogers (California) — 12.0 yds · -0.22 EPA/play -0.45 EPA

Rushing

Damien Martinez (Miami) — 42.0 yds · 1 TD +0.09 EPA
Mark Fletcher Jr. (Miami) — 81.0 yds · 1 TD +0.42 EPA
Jaivian Thomas (California) — 20.0 yds -0.54 EPA

Receiving

Isaiah Horton (Miami) — 9 rec · 83.0 yds +1.05 EPA
Xavier Restrepo (Miami) — 7 rec · 166.0 yds +1.81 EPA
Jacolby George (Miami) — 5 rec · 59.0 yds +1.53 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Fernando Mendoza	California	24	45.8%	289	2	+0.47	+11.19
Cam Ward	Miami	56	62.5%	436	2	+0.20	+11.17
Chandler Rogers	California	2	50.0%	12	0	-0.22	-0.45

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Miami	California
Plays	86	49
EPA / play	+0.218	+0.143
Total EPA	+18.79	+7.01
Success rate	57.0%	30.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.199	+0.413
Rush EPA / play	+0.254	-0.162
Yards	618	387

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Miami	6	12	-2.58	Punt
Q1	California	3	-10	-4.22	Punt
Q1	Miami	5	63	+4.92	Rush TD
Q1	California	7	89	+7.66	Pass TD
Q1	Miami	8	26	-4.55	Ended
Q2	California	3	56	+4.24	Rush TD
Q2	Miami	9	47	+0.02	Field goal
Q2	California	4	75	+5.61	Pass TD
Q2	Miami	6	21	-1.20	Punt
Q2	California	3	6	-1.29	Punt
Q2	Miami	7	21	-0.22	Punt
Q2	California	4	-5	-3.55	Punt
Q3	Miami	1	40	-7.06	Touchdown
Q3	Miami	5	32	-0.65	Punt
Q3	California	5	80	+5.33	Rush TD
Q3	Miami	12	75	+7.63	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Miami Hurricanes · Cam Ward — Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.06 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · Fernando Mendoza pass to Jaydn Ott for a touchdown (66 yards) (+6.68 EPA)
Q3 · California Golden Bears · Fernando Mendoza pass to Jaivian Thomas for 56 yards (3rd & 15) (+5.79 EPA)
Q1 · California Golden Bears · Fernando Mendoza pass to Jack Endries for a touchdown (57 yards) (+5.58 EPA)
Q4 · Miami Hurricanes · Cam Ward pass to Xavier Restrepo for 7 yards (4th & 6) (+3.85 EPA)
Q3 · Miami Hurricanes · Cam Ward pass to Isaiah Horton for 5 yards (4th & 3) (+3.74 EPA)
Q2 · Miami Hurricanes · Cam Ward pass to Elijah Arroyo for 1 yard (4th & 2) (-3.53 EPA)
Q4 · Miami Hurricanes · Cam Ward pass to Damien Martinez for 22 yards (3rd & 20) (+3.48 EPA)

Key takeaways

Miami Hurricanes controlled the final (39–38) in Week 6.
Passing edge: Fernando Mendoza (California) — 289.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Miami at 0.218 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 Miami Hurricanes vs California Golden Bears?

Miami Hurricanes 39, California Golden Bears 38 in Week 6 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Miami Hurricanes vs California Golden Bears?

Miami Hurricanes won with a final score of 39–38.

Where can I find the Miami Hurricanes vs California Golden Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401635568.

Who led Miami Hurricanes vs California Golden Bears in passing?

Fernando Mendoza (California) led passers with 289.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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