Total Yards
California330
Nevada373
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Nevada at California
Sep 5, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 1
Away
Nevada
Mountain West
Final Score
22 - 17
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
California177
Nevada312
Rushing Yards
California153
Nevada61
Turnovers
California1
Nevada1
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature59°F
Wind7 mph NW
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
California vs Nevada box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
California32:16
Nevada27:44
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Nevada holds off California 22-17
Nevada defeated California 22-17 in Week 1 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 373-330 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Nevada set the terms early in a game that finished 22-17. Damien Moore run for 1 yd for a TD, (Dario Longhetto KICK) came with {'seconds': 47, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving California the first major swing.
Nevada's box score carried the story: 373 total yards, 61 rushing yards, and 312 passing yards. California finished with 330 total yards, including 153 on the ground and 177 through the air.
Nevada converted 6-16 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Nevada led 13-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Brandon Talton 49 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Damien Moore run for 1 yd for a TD, (Dario Longhetto KICK) (California led 7-0 over Nevada).
Passing Touchdown
Chase Garbers pass complete to Nikko Remigio for 2 yds for a TD, (Dario Longhetto KICK) (California led 14-0 over Nevada).
Field Goal Good
Brandon Talton 44 yd FG GOOD (Nevada led 3-14 over California).
Field Goal Good
Brandon Talton 35 yd FG GOOD (Nevada led 13-14 over California).
Passing Touchdown
Carson Strong pass complete to Romeo Doubs for 43 yds for a TD, (Brandon Talton KICK) (Nevada led 10-14 over California).
Field Goal Good
Brandon Talton 49 yd FG GOOD (Nevada led 22-14 over California).
Stat Callouts
Final score
22-17
Nevada defeated California.
Total yards
373-330
Nevada held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
61
Nevada averaged 2.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
312
Nevada averaged 8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-16
Nevada's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-14
California's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | California | Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 330 | 373 |
| Passing Yards | 177 | 312 |
| Rushing Yards | 153 | 61 |
| First Downs | 17 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-14 | 6-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-56 | 4-45 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 25-38 | 22-39 |
| Rushing Attempts | 27 | 26 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 32:16 | 27:44 |