Total Yards
California473
Arizona511
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Arizona at California
Oct 22, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 8
Away
Arizona
Big 12
Final Score
45 - 44
AC
Home
California
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
California301
Arizona166
Rushing Yards
California172
Arizona345
Turnovers
California2
Arizona1
Game Conditions
Temperature65°F
Wind14 mph W
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
California vs Arizona box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
California35:00
Arizona25:00
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Arizona edges California 45-44
Arizona defeated California 45-44 in Week 8 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 511-473 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Arizona set the terms early in a game that finished 45-44. Patrick Laird run for 8 yds for a TD, (Matt Anderson KICK) came with {'seconds': 51, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving California the first major swing.
Arizona's box score carried the story: 511 total yards, 345 rushing yards, and 166 passing yards. California finished with 473 total yards, including 172 on the ground and 301 through the air.
Arizona converted 4-10 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Arizona led 21-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Khalil Tate run for 76 yds for a TD, (Josh Pollack KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Patrick Laird run for 8 yds for a TD, (Matt Anderson KICK) (California led 7-0 over Arizona).
Rushing Touchdown
J.J. Taylor run for 30 yds for a TD, (Josh Pollack KICK) (Arizona led 7-7 over California).
Rushing Touchdown
Khalil Tate run for 76 yds for a TD, (Josh Pollack KICK) (Arizona led 14-7 over California).
Rushing Touchdown
Zach Green run for 13 yds for a TD, (Josh Pollack KICK) (Arizona led 21-7 over California).
Rushing Touchdown
Ross Bowers run for 4 yds for a TD, (Matt Anderson KICK) (California led 21-28 over Arizona).
Passing Touchdown
Khalil Tate pass complete to Shun Brown for 56 yds for a TD, (Josh Pollack KICK) (Arizona led 28-14 over California).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-44
Arizona defeated California.
Total yards
511-473
Arizona held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
345
Arizona averaged 7.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
166
Arizona averaged 11.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-10
Arizona's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
13-19
California's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | California | Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 473 | 511 |
| Passing Yards | 301 | 166 |
| Rushing Yards | 172 | 345 |
| First Downs | 31 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 13-19 | 4-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-58 | 8-88 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 29-49 | 10-15 |
| Rushing Attempts | 47 | 46 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 35:00 | 25:00 |