California Golden Bears 29–26 Louisville Cardinals: Final Score & Recap | Week 11, 2025

Quick answer

California Golden Bears defeated Louisville Cardinals 29–26 in Week 11, 2025. Final score: California Golden Bears 29, Louisville Cardinals 26.

Game summary

California Golden Bears edged Louisville Cardinals 29–26 in Week 11 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 7 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: ddle-Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele (California) — 183.0 pass yds, +0.26 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #5 C.Lacy caught at 26 — 2 rec, 50.0 yds.
EPA edge: California (+0.139/play) vs Louisville (-0.008/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
California Golden Bears	6	9	6	0	6	29
Louisville Cardinals	6	6	6	3	3	26

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 13

+3OPP 10

+3OPP 32

+3OPP 28

OPP EZ

+3OPP 9

+3OPP 22

+3OPP 32

LOULouisville Cardinals

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Louisville
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Rushing touchdown
California
Q1TD
#L#81 L.Morris caught at 02
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
#81 L.Morris caught at 02 catch for a touchdown (20 yards)
Louisville
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
6-9
Field goal good from 30 yards
California
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
9-9
Field goal good from 27 yards
Louisville
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 32
Score
9-12
Field goal good from 49 yards
California
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
Rushing touchdown
California
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 28
Score
18-12
Field goal good from 45 yards
Louisville
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Rushing touchdown
California
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
21-18
Field goal good from 26 yards
Louisville
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 22
Score
21-21
Field goal good from 39 yards
Louisville
OTFG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 32
Score
21-24
Field goal good from 49 yards
California
OTTD
JDJacob De Jesus
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-24
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele pass to Jacob De Jesus for a touchdown (3 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

ddle-Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele (California) — 183.0 yds · +0.26 EPA/play +6.03 EPA
:44) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele (California) — 14.0 yds · +2.06 EPA/play +2.06 EPA
:00) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele (California) — 25.0 yds · +1.84 EPA/play +1.84 EPA

Receiving

#5 C.Lacy caught at 26 (Louisville) — 2 rec · 50.0 yds +1.64 EPA
#21 J.De Jesus caught at 40 (California) — 2 rec · 39.0 yds +1.95 EPA
#1 K.Raphael caught at 28 (California) — 2 rec · 31.0 yds +1.81 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
ddle-Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele	California	24	70.8%	183	+0.26	+6.03
:44) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele	California	1	100.0%	14	+2.06	+2.06
:00) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele	California	2	50.0%	25	+1.84	+1.84
:30) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele	California	1	100.0%	23	+1.81	+1.81
Shotgun #21 J.De Jesus	California	2	50.0%	27	+0.82	+1.64
:10) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele	California	1	100.0%	9	+0.75	+0.75

Team EPA comparison

Stat	California	Louisville
Plays	74	68
EPA / play	+0.139	-0.008
Total EPA	+9.31	-0.53
Success rate	41.9%	42.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.157	-0.153
Rush EPA / play	+0.093	+0.210
Yards	427	356

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	California	10	58	+1.28	Missed FG
Q1	Louisville	10	78	+6.52	Rush TD
Q1	California	3	5	-3.06	Punt
Q1	Louisville	3	2	-3.15	Punt
Q1	California	6	74	+6.16	Pass TD
Q1	Louisville	11	67	+1.40	Field goal
Q2	California	8	70	+2.05	Field goal
Q2	Louisville	5	54	+1.48	Field goal
Q2	California	9	65	+5.84	Rush TD
Q2	Louisville	1	18	-0.91	Ended
Q3	Louisville	2	-8	-4.48	Interception
Q3	California	5	10	-2.45	Field goal
Q3	Louisville	8	45	+2.50	Rush TD
Q3	California	11	69	+3.46	Field goal
Q3	California	1	13	+0.36	Ended
Q3	Louisville	9	63	+1.14	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Louisville Cardinals · Shotgun #7 M.Moss pass to #5 C.Lacy caught at 26 for 40 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.43 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · Rushing touchdown (+3.06 EPA)
Q1 · California Golden Bears · #81 L.Morris caught at 02 catch for a touchdown (20 yards) (+3.05 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · ddle-Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass to #82 C.Boscia caught at 20 for 20 yards (3rd & 9) (+2.9 EPA)
Q1 · Louisville Cardinals · Shotgun #7 M.Moss pass to #86 J.Stewart caught at 30 for 11 yards (3rd & 8) (+2.88 EPA)
Q4 · Louisville Cardinals · Shotgun #7 M.Moss pass to #85 N.Kurisky caught at 45 for 37 yards (3rd & 1) (+2.84 EPA)
Q1 · California Golden Bears · Shotgun #21 J.De Jesus pass to #7 T.Grizzell caught at 48 for 27 yards (1st & 10) (+2.7 EPA)
Q3 · California Golden Bears · ddle-Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass to #21 J.De Jesus caught at 23 for 21 yards (3rd & 8) (+2.6 EPA)

Key takeaways

California Golden Bears controlled the final (29–26) in Week 11.
Passing edge: ddle-Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele (California) — 183.0 yds.
EPA edge: California at 0.139 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 Louisville Cardinals?

California Golden Bears 29, Louisville Cardinals 26 in Week 11 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won California Golden Bears vs Louisville Cardinals?

California Golden Bears won with a final score of 29–26.

Where can I find the California Golden Bears vs Louisville Cardinals box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401754585.

Who led California Golden Bears vs Louisville Cardinals in passing?

ddle-Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele (California) led passers with 183.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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