Total Yards
California656
Grambling297
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2015)
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Grambling at California
Sep 5, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 1
Away
Grambling
Road profile
Final Score
14 - 73
GC
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California
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
California471
Grambling170
Rushing Yards
California185
Grambling127
Turnovers
California3
Grambling5
Game Conditions
Temperature76°F
Wind11 mph NW
Humidity
33%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
California vs Grambling box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
California34:54
Grambling25:58
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
California overwhelms Grambling 73-14
California defeated Grambling 73-14 in Week 1 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 656-297 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
California set the terms early in a game that finished 73-14. Jared Goff pass complete to Kenny Lawler for 19 yds for a TD, (Matt Anderson KICK) came with {'seconds': 58, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving California the first major swing.
California's box score carried the story: 656 total yards, 185 rushing yards, and 471 passing yards. Grambling finished with 297 total yards, including 127 on the ground and 170 through the air.
California converted 6-12 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-5, California led 52-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Chase Forrest pass complete to Bug Rivera for 63 yds for a TD, (Robbie McInerny KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Jared Goff pass complete to Kenny Lawler for 19 yds for a TD, (Matt Anderson KICK) (California led 28-0 over Grambling).
Passing Touchdown
Jared Goff pass complete to Kenny Lawler for 3 yds for a TD, (Matt Anderson KICK) (California led 21-0 over Grambling).
Rushing Touchdown
Daniel Lasco run for 4 yds for a TD, (Matt Anderson KICK) (California led 7-0 over Grambling).
Interception Return Touchdown
Johnathan Williams pass intercepted for a TD Devante Downs return for 8 yds for a TD, (Matt Anderson KICK) (Grambling led 0-35 over California).
Interception Return Touchdown
Johnathan Williams pass intercepted for a TD Cameron Walker return for 14 yds for a TD, (Matt Anderson KICK) (Grambling led 0-14 over California).
Field Goal Good
Matt Anderson 20 yd FG GOOD (California led 45-0 over Grambling).
Stat Callouts
Final score
73-14
California defeated Grambling.
Total yards
656-297
California held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
185
California averaged 4.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
471
California averaged 9.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-12
California's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-15
Grambling's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-5
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | California | Grambling |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 656 | 297 |
| Passing Yards | 471 | 170 |
| Rushing Yards | 185 | 127 |
| First Downs | 31 | 11 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-12 | 3-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-36 | 8-61 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 5 |
| Completions / Attempts | 34-49 | 11-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 13 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 34:54 | 25:58 |