Total Yards
TCU290
California264
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California at TCU
Dec 27, 2018 • Completed • Neutral Site
CHEEZ-IT BOWL
Season 2018PostseasonWeek 1
Away
California
ACC
Final Score
7 - 10
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TCU
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
TCU28
California164
Rushing Yards
TCU262
California100
Turnovers
TCU4
California5
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature54°F
Wind5 mph SE
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
TCU vs California box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
TCU34:48
California25:12
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
TCU edges California 10-7
TCU defeated California 10-7 in Week 1 of the 2018 postseason slate, finishing with a 290-264 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
TCU set the terms early in a game that finished 10-7. Chase Garbers run for 4 yds for a TD, (Greg Thomas KICK) came with {'seconds': 33, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving California the first major swing.
TCU's box score carried the story: 290 total yards, 262 rushing yards, and 28 passing yards. California finished with 264 total yards, including 100 on the ground and 164 through the air.
TCU converted 5-17 on third down, went 1-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 4-5, TCU led 0-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jonathan Song 27 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Chase Garbers run for 4 yds for a TD, (Greg Thomas KICK) (California led 7-0 over TCU).
Rushing Touchdown
Sewo Olonilua run for 1 yd for a TD, (Jonathan Song KICK) (TCU led 7-7 over California).
Field Goal Good
Jonathan Song 27 yd FG GOOD (TCU led 10-7 over California).
Stat Callouts
Final score
10-7
TCU defeated California.
Total yards
290-264
TCU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
262
TCU averaged 4.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
28
TCU averaged 1.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-17
TCU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-14
California's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
4-5
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | TCU | California |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 290 | 264 |
| Passing Yards | 28 | 164 |
| Rushing Yards | 262 | 100 |
| First Downs | 16 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-17 | 4-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-30 | 3-20 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 5 |
| Completions / Attempts | 8-21 | 17-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 59 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 34:48 | 25:12 |