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California at TCU
Sep 11, 2021 • Completed
Away
California
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Final Score
32 - 34

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Game Conditions
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31%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
TCU edges California 34-32
TCU defeated California 34-32 in Week 2 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 505-442 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
TCU set the terms early in a game that finished 34-32. Chase Garbers pass complete to Trevon Clark for 54 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed ) came with {'seconds': 1, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving California the first major swing.
TCU's box score carried the story: 505 total yards, 271 rushing yards, and 234 passing yards. California finished with 442 total yards, including 133 on the ground and 309 through the air.
TCU converted 10-18 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-0, TCU led 14-19 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Zach Evans run for 51 yds for a TD, (Griffin Kell KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Chase Garbers pass complete to Trevon Clark for 54 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed ) (California led 6-0 over TCU).
Passing Touchdown
Chase Garbers pass complete to Nikko Remigio for 7 yds for a TD, (Dario Longhetto KICK) (California led 19-7 over TCU).
Interception Return Touchdown
Daniel Scott 8 Yd Interception Return (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) (TCU led 0-12 over California).
Rushing Touchdown
Zach Evans run for 51 yds for a TD, (Griffin Kell KICK) (TCU led 14-19 over California).
Passing Touchdown
Max Duggan pass complete to Blair Conwright for 30 yds for a TD, (Griffin Kell KICK) (TCU led 7-12 over California).
Passing Touchdown
Max Duggan pass complete to Quentin Johnston for 18 yds for a TD, (Griffin Kell KICK) (TCU led 21-19 over California).
Stat Callouts
Final score
34-32
TCU defeated California.
Total yards
505-442
TCU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
271
TCU averaged 5.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
234
TCU averaged 7.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-18
TCU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-13
California's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | TCU | California |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 505 | 442 |
| Passing Yards | 234 | 309 |
| Rushing Yards | 271 | 133 |
| First Downs | 31 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-18 | 5-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-59 | 8-74 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-31 | 16-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 50 | 27 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 36:23 | 23:37 |