SMU Mustangs vs. California Golden Bears: 2025 Week 14 Recap

Quick answer

California Golden Bears defeated SMU Mustangs 38–35 in Week 14, 2025. Final score: SMU Mustangs 35, California Golden Bears 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
SMU Mustangs	6	0	6	18	35
California Golden Bears	3	12	6	12	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• ddle-Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele (California) — 191.0 yds · +0.46 EPA/play +10.93 EPA
• Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (California) — 32.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.30 EPA/play +3.30 EPA
• Shotgun #7 K.Jennings (SMU) — 117.0 yds · +0.07 EPA/play +1.35 EPA

Receiving

• #21 J.De Jesus caught at 36 (California) — 3 rec · 26.0 yds +0.95 EPA
• #88 M.Hibner caught at 45 (SMU) — 2 rec · 41.0 yds +1.19 EPA
• #82 R.Maryland caught at 46 (SMU) — 2 rec · 33.0 yds +1.24 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
ddle-Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele	California	24	87.5%	191	0	+0.46	+10.93
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele	California	1	100.0%	32	1	+3.30	+3.30
Shotgun #7 K.Jennings	SMU	18	66.7%	117	0	+0.07	+1.35
:22) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele	California	1	100.0%	9	0	+0.86	+0.86
:44) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele	California	1	100.0%	13	0	+0.60	+0.61
:09) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele	California	1	100.0%	14	0	+0.26	+0.26

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SMU	California
Plays	67	76
EPA / play	+0.332	+0.172
Total EPA	+22.25	+13.04
Success rate	50.7%	46.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.160	+0.473
Rush EPA / play	+0.558	-0.146
Yards	491	448

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	California	6	16	-3.55	Ended
Q1	SMU	5	12	+0.79	Punt
Q1	California	14	70	+1.02	Field goal
Q1	SMU	4	65	+3.51	Rush TD
Q1	California	7	67	+4.56	Pass TD
Q2	SMU	2	14	-4.99	Interception
Q2	California	5	17	+2.21	Pass TD
Q2	SMU	8	31	-1.10	Punt
Q2	California	9	38	-1.14	Missed FG
Q2	SMU	11	37	-2.62	Ended
Q3	California	10	91	+4.68	Pass TD
Q3	SMU	9	75	+7.83	Pass TD
Q3	California	9	70	+4.34	Pass TD
Q4	SMU	7	75	+5.93	Rush TD
Q4	California	3	4	-3.21	Punt
Q4	SMU	11	71	+7.31	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · SMU Mustangs · o Huddle-Shotgun #7 K.Jennings pass to #88 M.Hibner caught at 42 for 23 yards (2nd & 9) (+4.62 EPA)
2. Q1 · SMU Mustangs · Rushing touchdown (+4.42 EPA)
3. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · #2 J.Hudson caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (20 yards) (+4.16 EPA)
4. Q2 · SMU Mustangs · o Huddle-Shotgun #7 K.Jennings pass intercepted (-4.15 EPA)
5. Q3 · California Golden Bears · #82 C.Boscia caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (15 yards) (+3.53 EPA)
6. Q4 · California Golden Bears · Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele pass to QuaRon Adams for a touchdown (32 yards) (+3.3 EPA)
7. Q3 · California Golden Bears · Kickoff (+3.17 EPA)
8. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Rush (4th & 1) (+3.15 EPA)

Key takeaways

• California Golden Bears controlled the final (38–35) in Week 14.
• Passing edge: ddle-Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele (California) — 191.0 yds.
• EPA edge: SMU at 0.332 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 SMU Mustangs vs California Golden Bears?

SMU Mustangs 35, California Golden Bears 38 in Week 14 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won SMU Mustangs vs California Golden Bears?

California Golden Bears won with a final score of 35–38.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401754609.

Who led SMU Mustangs vs California Golden Bears in passing?

ddle-Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele (California) led passers with 191.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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