California Golden Bears 15–17 Pittsburgh Panthers: Final Score & Recap | Week 7, 2024

Quick answer

Pittsburgh Panthers defeated California Golden Bears 17–15 in Week 7, 2024. Final score: California Golden Bears 15, Pittsburgh Panthers 17.

Game summary

Pittsburgh Panthers edged California Golden Bears 17–15 in Week 7 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 6 plays.
Passing leader: Fernando Mendoza (California) — 251.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.11 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jaivian Thomas — 62.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Jack Endries — 8 rec, 134.0 yds.
EPA edge: Pittsburgh (-0.099/play) vs California (-0.116/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
California Golden Bears	6	3	0	6	15
Pittsburgh Panthers	6	9	0	0	17

Scoring Map

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

CALCalifornia Golden Bears

OPP EZ

+3OPP 41

+3OPP 22

OPP EZ

PITTPittsburgh Panthers

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Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

California
Q1TD
JTJaivian Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Jaivian Thomas rushes 21 yards for a touchdown
Pittsburgh
Q1TD
DRDesmond Reid
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Desmond Reid rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Pittsburgh
Q2TD
DRDesmond Reid
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Desmond Reid rushes 72 yards for a touchdown
Pittsburgh
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 41
Score
6-15
Field goal good from 58 yards
California
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 22
Score
9-15
Field goal good from 39 yards
California
Q4TD
JEJack Endries
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-15
Fernando Mendoza pass to Jack Endries for a touchdown (19 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Fernando Mendoza (California) — 251.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.11 EPA/play +4.60 EPA
Eli Holstein (Pittsburgh) — 143.0 yds · -0.34 EPA/play -10.13 EPA

Rushing

Jaivian Thomas (California) — 62.0 yds · 1 TD -0.21 EPA
Desmond Reid (Pittsburgh) — 135.0 yds · 2 TD +0.46 EPA
Eli Holstein (Pittsburgh) — 16.0 yds -0.32 EPA

Receiving

Jack Endries (California) — 8 rec · 134.0 yds +1.32 EPA
Jonathan Brady (California) — 5 rec · 60.0 yds +0.57 EPA
Mikey Matthews (California) — 3 rec · 21.0 yds -0.29 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Fernando Mendoza	California	43	62.8%	251	1	+0.11	+4.60
Eli Holstein	Pittsburgh	30	46.7%	143	0	-0.34	-10.13

Team EPA comparison

Stat	California	Pittsburgh
Plays	77	56
EPA / play	-0.116	-0.099
Total EPA	-8.92	-5.53
Success rate	36.4%	37.5%
Pass EPA / play	+0.107	-0.338
Rush EPA / play	-0.397	+0.177
Yards	340	317

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Pittsburgh	3	9	-1.07	Punt
Q1	California	10	85	+7.44	Rush TD
Q1	Pittsburgh	11	75	+6.37	Rush TD
Q1	California	7	21	-2.11	Punt
Q1	Pittsburgh	4	81	+6.25	Rush TD
Q2	California	5	21	-0.57	Punt
Q2	Pittsburgh	5	24	-0.97	Field goal
Q2	California	8	39	-2.14	Field goal
Q2	Pittsburgh	3	9	-0.86	Punt
Q2	California	11	45	+0.28	Ended
Q3	California	5	16	-3.30	Punt
Q3	Pittsburgh	7	30	-0.94	Punt
Q3	California	3	-7	-2.80	Punt
Q3	Pittsburgh	1	0	-4.49	Interception
Q3	California	3	2	-2.80	Punt
Q3	Pittsburgh	8	49	-4.34	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Desmond Reid rushes 72 yards for a touchdown (+7.38 EPA)
Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Eli Holstein pass to Desmond Reid for 19 yards (4th & 5) (+4.64 EPA)
Q3 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Eli Holstein pass intercepted (-4.51 EPA)
Q3 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Eli Holstein pass intercepted (-4.49 EPA)
Q1 · California Golden Bears · Fernando Mendoza pass to Jonathan Brady for 23 yards (3rd & 19) (+3.89 EPA)
Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Field goal good from 58 yards (+3.83 EPA)
Q1 · California Golden Bears · Jaivian Thomas rushes for a loss of 9 yards (2nd & 1) (-3.63 EPA)
Q3 · California Golden Bears · Penalty (3rd & 12) (+3.54 EPA)

Key takeaways

Pittsburgh Panthers controlled the final (17–15) in Week 7.
Passing edge: Fernando Mendoza (California) — 251.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Pittsburgh at -0.099 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of California Golden Bears vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

California Golden Bears 15, Pittsburgh Panthers 17 in Week 7 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won California Golden Bears vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

Pittsburgh Panthers won with a final score of 15–17.

Where can I find the California Golden Bears vs Pittsburgh Panthers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401635575.

Who led California Golden Bears vs Pittsburgh Panthers in passing?

Fernando Mendoza (California) led passers with 251.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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