Total Yards
California534
Sacramento State467
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Sacramento State at California
Sep 18, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 3
Away
Sacramento State
Mid-American
Final Score
30 - 42
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California
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
California288
Sacramento State408
Rushing Yards
California246
Sacramento State59
Turnovers
California1
Sacramento State1
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature68°F
Wind4 mph SW
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
California vs Sacramento State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
California29:46
Sacramento State30:14
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
California beats Sacramento State 42-30
California defeated Sacramento State 42-30 in Week 3 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 534-467 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
California set the terms early in a game that finished 42-30. Damien Moore run for 4 yds for a TD, (Dario Longhetto KICK) came with {'seconds': 54, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving California the first major swing.
California's box score carried the story: 534 total yards, 246 rushing yards, and 288 passing yards. Sacramento State finished with 467 total yards, including 59 on the ground and 408 through the air.
California converted 5-9 on third down, went 0-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, California led 21-6 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Chase Garbers pass complete to Jeremiah Hunter for 45 yds for a TD, (Dario Longhetto KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Damien Moore run for 4 yds for a TD, (Dario Longhetto KICK) (California led 7-0 over Sacramento State).
Rushing Touchdown
Damien Moore run for 4 yds for a TD, (Dario Longhetto KICK) (California led 14-6 over Sacramento State).
Rushing Touchdown
Asher O'Hara run for 7 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed) (Sacramento State led 6-7 over California).
Passing Touchdown
Chase Garbers pass complete to Jeremiah Hunter for 45 yds for a TD, (Dario Longhetto KICK) (California led 21-6 over Sacramento State).
Passing Touchdown
Trevon Clark 12 Yd pass from Chase Garbers (Dario Longhetto Kick) (California led 35-13 over Sacramento State).
Kickoff Return Touchdown
Nikko Remigio 99 Yd Kickoff Return (Dario Longhetto Kick) (Sacramento State led 6-28 over California).
Stat Callouts
Final score
42-30
California defeated Sacramento State.
Total yards
534-467
California held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
246
California averaged 7.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
288
California averaged 8.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-9
California's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
9-18
Sacramento State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | California | Sacramento State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 534 | 467 |
| Passing Yards | 288 | 408 |
| Rushing Yards | 246 | 59 |
| First Downs | 29 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-9 | 9-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-70 | 8-57 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-34 | 29-55 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 22 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 29:46 | 30:14 |