Duke Blue Devils 45–21 California Golden Bears: Final Score & Recap | Week 6, 2025

Quick answer

Duke Blue Devils defeated California Golden Bears 45–21 in Week 6, 2025. Final score: Duke Blue Devils 45, California Golden Bears 21.

Game summary

Duke Blue Devils rolled past California Golden Bears 45–21 in Week 6 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Darian Mensah (Duke) — 237.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.20 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Kendrick Raphael — 67.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Cooper Barkate — 5 rec, 66.0 yds.
EPA edge: Duke (+0.148/play) vs California (-0.079/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Duke Blue Devils	6	21	0	12	45
California Golden Bears	12	6	0	0	21

Scoring Map

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

DUKEDuke Blue Devils

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CALCalifornia Golden Bears

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

California
Q1TD
JKJordan King
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele pass to Jordan King for a touchdown (6 yards)
California
Q1TD
KRKendrick Raphael
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Kendrick Raphael rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Duke
Q1TD
NSNate Sheppard
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Nate Sheppard rushes 12 yards for a touchdown
California
Q2TD
KRKendrick Raphael
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Kendrick Raphael rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Duke
Q2TD
ACAnderson Castle
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Anderson Castle rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Duke
Q2TD
QBQue'Sean Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Darian Mensah pass to Que'Sean Brown for a touchdown (26 yards)
Duke
Q2TD
ACAnderson Castle
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-18
Anderson Castle rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Duke
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
27-18
Field goal good from 25 yards
Duke
Q4TD
CBCooper Barkate
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-18
Darian Mensah pass to Cooper Barkate for a touchdown (10 yards)
Duke
Q4TD
NSNate Sheppard
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-18
Nate Sheppard rushes 46 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Darian Mensah (Duke) — 237.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.20 EPA/play +6.26 EPA
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (California) — 260.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.05 EPA/play -1.70 EPA
Devin Brown (California) — 0.0 yds · -2.25 EPA/play -2.25 EPA

Rushing

Kendrick Raphael (California) — 67.0 yds · 2 TD +0.03 EPA
Nate Sheppard (Duke) — 91.0 yds · 2 TD +0.24 EPA
Anderson Castle (Duke) — 28.0 yds · 2 TD +0.35 EPA

Receiving

Cooper Barkate (Duke) — 5 rec · 66.0 yds +0.78 EPA
Que'Sean Brown (Duke) — 6 rec · 104.0 yds +1.06 EPA
Jacob De Jesus (California) — 6 rec · 56.0 yds +0.58 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Darian Mensah	Duke	32	68.8%	237	2	+0.20	+6.26
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele	California	37	54.1%	260	1	-0.05	-1.70
Devin Brown	California	1	0.0%	0	0	-2.25	-2.25

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Duke	California
Plays	67	61
EPA / play	+0.148	-0.079
Total EPA	+9.89	-4.81
Success rate	46.3%	36.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.196	-0.104
Rush EPA / play	+0.104	-0.037
Yards	433	342

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	California	11	75	+6.11	Pass TD
Q1	Duke	4	-9	-4.82	Punt
Q1	California	5	65	+4.75	Rush TD
Q1	Duke	8	77	+6.98	Rush TD
Q1	California	11	69	+4.99	Rush TD
Q2	Duke	10	52	+3.82	Rush TD
Q2	California	2	73	-3.11	Interception
Q2	Duke	3	62	+5.34	Pass TD
Q2	California	3	-17	-2.92	Punt
Q2	Duke	6	38	+4.17	Rush TD
Q2	California	3	-15	-1.03	Punt
Q2	Duke	8	50	-2.34	Punt
Q3	California	7	38	-1.54	Interception
Q3	Duke	3	2	-3.28	Punt
Q3	California	3	-6	-3.13	Punt
Q3	Duke	3	-6	-4.08	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · California Golden Bears · Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele pass intercepted (-5.09 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele pass intercepted (-4.87 EPA)
Q3 · California Golden Bears · Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele pass to Mason Mini for 28 yards (3rd & 11) (+4.58 EPA)
Q3 · California Golden Bears · Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele pass intercepted (-4.16 EPA)
Q4 · Duke Blue Devils · Nate Sheppard rushes 46 yards for a touchdown (+3.92 EPA)
Q2 · Duke Blue Devils · Darian Mensah pass to Que'Sean Brown for a touchdown (26 yards) (+3.74 EPA)
Q2 · Duke Blue Devils · Darian Mensah pass to Que'Sean Brown for 23 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.28 EPA)
Q3 · Duke Blue Devils · Darian Mensah sacked for a loss of 11 yards (3rd & 5) (-3.19 EPA)

Key takeaways

Duke Blue Devils controlled the final (45–21) in Week 6.
Passing edge: Darian Mensah (Duke) — 237.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Duke at 0.148 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 Duke Blue Devils vs California Golden Bears?

Duke Blue Devils 45, California Golden Bears 21 in Week 6 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Duke Blue Devils vs California Golden Bears?

Duke Blue Devils won with a final score of 45–21.

Where can I find the Duke Blue Devils vs California Golden Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401754551.

Who led Duke Blue Devils vs California Golden Bears in passing?

Darian Mensah (Duke) led passers with 237.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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