California Golden Bears 34–42 Virginia Tech Hokies: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2025

Quick answer

Virginia Tech Hokies defeated California Golden Bears 42–34 in Week 9, 2025. Final score: California Golden Bears 34, Virginia Tech Hokies 42.

Game summary

Virginia Tech Hokies beat California Golden Bears 42–34 in Week 9 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 14 plays.
Passing leader: ddle-Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele (California) — 216.0 pass yds, +0.31 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: K. Drones — 17.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: #21 J.De Jesus caught at VT — 5 rec, 66.0 yds.
EPA edge: Virginia Tech (+0.172/play) vs California (-0.016/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
California Golden Bears	3	15	0	6	6	34
Virginia Tech Hokies	9	0	15	6	12	42

Scoring Map

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

CALCalifornia Golden Bears

+3OPP 29

+3OPP 21

+3OPP 17

+3OPP 35

VTVirginia Tech Hokies

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Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Virginia Tech
Q1TD
#A#0 A.Greene caught at 03
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
#0 A.Greene caught at 03 catch for a touchdown (27 yards)
Virginia Tech
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 29
Score
0-9
Field goal good from 46 yards
California
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 21
Score
3-9
Field goal good from 38 yards
California
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-9
Rushing touchdown
California
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
12-9
Field goal good from 34 yards
California
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-9
Rushing touchdown
Virginia Tech
Q3TD
#I#11 I.Spencer thrown to 00. The previous play is under automatic review - "Incomplete pass". . (Original Play: (10:12) No Huddle-Shotgun #1 K.Drones pass complete deep middle to #11 I.Spencer caught at CAL00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-15
#11 I.Spencer thrown to 00. The previous play is under automatic review - "Incomplete pass". . (Original Play: (10:12) No Huddle-Shotgun #1 K.Drones pass complete deep middle to #11 I.Spencer caught at CAL00 catch for a touchdown (no gain)
Virginia Tech
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 35
Score
18-18
Field goal good from 52 yards
Virginia Tech
Q3TD
#T#2 T.Heath caught at 15
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
#2 T.Heath caught at 15 catch for a touchdown (44 yards)
Virginia Tech
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-30
Rushing touchdown
California
Q4TD
KRK. Raphael
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-30
K. Raphael rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
California
OTTD
MMM. Mini
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-30
M. Mini catch for a touchdown (25 yards)
Virginia Tech
OTTD
KDK. Drones
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-36
K. Drones rushes 17 yards for a touchdown
Virginia Tech
OT2TD
THT. Heath
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-42
T. Heath catch for a touchdown (7 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

ddle-Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele (California) — 216.0 yds · +0.31 EPA/play +7.64 EPA
:40) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele (California) — 9.0 yds · +2.14 EPA/play +4.29 EPA
:30) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele (California) — 8.0 yds · +1.01 EPA/play +1.01 EPA

Rushing

K. Drones (Virginia Tech) — 17.0 yds · 1 TD
K. Raphael (California) — 2.0 yds · 1 TD +1.00 EPA

Receiving

#21 J.De Jesus caught at VT (California) — 5 rec · 66.0 yds +1.65 EPA
#4 J.King caught at VT (California) — 3 rec · 46.0 yds +0.81 EPA
#85 M.Mini caught at VT (California) — 3 rec · 34.0 yds +0.19 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
ddle-Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele	California	26	57.7%	216	+0.31	+7.64
:40) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele	California	2	100.0%	9	+2.14	+4.29
:30) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele	California	1	100.0%	8	+1.01	+1.01
:51) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele	California	1	0.0%	0	-0.06	-0.06
:04) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele	California	1	100.0%	2	-0.13	-0.13
:39) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele	California	1	100.0%	4	-0.15	-0.15

Team EPA comparison

Stat	California	Virginia Tech
Plays	66	76
EPA / play	-0.016	+0.172
Total EPA	-0.99	+11.90
Success rate	37.9%	46.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.078	-0.218
Rush EPA / play	-0.176	+0.321
Yards	326	476

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	California	3	-12	-2.61	Punt
Q1	Virginia Tech	4	47	+4.53	Pass TD
Q1	California	3	7	-2.21	Punt
Q1	Virginia Tech	8	51	+0.11	Field goal
Q1	California	9	60	+1.10	Field goal
Q1	Virginia Tech	3	-3	-3.44	Punt
Q1	California	4	49	+2.82	Rush TD
Q2	Virginia Tech	3	6	-2.19	Punt
Q2	California	6	46	-0.04	Field goal
Q2	Virginia Tech	8	24	-0.30	Punt
Q2	California	8	26	+3.65	Rush TD
Q2	Virginia Tech	6	8	-0.46	Ended
Q3	Virginia Tech	12	40	+4.94	Field goal
Q3	California	5	1	-3.62	Punt
Q3	Virginia Tech	4	86	+6.48	Pass TD
Q3	California	6	15	-2.15	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Virginia Tech Hokies · No Huddle-Shotgun #1 K.Drones pass intercepted (-4.99 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · :40) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass to #21 J.De Jesus caught at VT for 2 yards (4th & 2) (+4.01 EPA)
Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · #11 I.Spencer thrown to 00. The previous play is under automatic review - "Incomplete pass". . (Original Play: (10:12) No Huddle-Shotgun #1 K.Drones pass complete deep middle to #11 I.Spencer caught at CAL00 catch for a touchdown (no gain) (+3.89 EPA)
Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · #2 T.Heath caught at 15 catch for a touchdown (44 yards) (+3.78 EPA)
Q4 · California Golden Bears · ddle-Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass to #7 T.Grizzell caught at VT for 34 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.71 EPA)
Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Rush (3rd & 2) (+3.6 EPA)
Q4 · California Golden Bears · Kickoff (+3.54 EPA)
Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Field goal good from 52 yards (+3.39 EPA)

Key takeaways

Virginia Tech Hokies controlled the final (42–34) in Week 9.
Passing edge: ddle-Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele (California) — 216.0 yds.
EPA edge: Virginia Tech at 0.172 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of California Golden Bears vs Virginia Tech Hokies?

California Golden Bears 34, Virginia Tech Hokies 42 in Week 9 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won California Golden Bears vs Virginia Tech Hokies?

Virginia Tech Hokies won with a final score of 34–42.

Where can I find the California Golden Bears vs Virginia Tech Hokies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401754372.

Who led California Golden Bears vs Virginia Tech Hokies in passing?

ddle-Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele (California) led passers with 216.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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