Total Yards
California370
Idaho387
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Idaho at California
Sep 16, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 3
Away
Idaho
Road profile
Final Score
17 - 31
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California
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
California114
Idaho279
Rushing Yards
California256
Idaho108
Turnovers
California0
Idaho3
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature69°F
Wind10 mph NW
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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California27:17
Idaho32:43
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
California beats Idaho 31-17
California defeated Idaho 31-17 in Week 3 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 370-387 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
California set the terms early in a game that finished 31-17. Anthony Woods run for 19 yds for a TD (Ricardo Chavez KICK) came with {'seconds': 44, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Idaho the first major swing.
California's box score carried the story: 370 total yards, 256 rushing yards, and 114 passing yards. Idaho finished with 387 total yards, including 108 on the ground and 279 through the air.
California converted 5-14 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, California led 14-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Michael Luckhurst 39 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Anthony Woods run for 19 yds for a TD (Ricardo Chavez KICK) (Idaho led 10-0 over California).
Field Goal Good
Ricardo Chavez 25 yd FG GOOD (Idaho led 3-0 over California).
Rushing Touchdown
Gevani McCoy run for 2 yds for a TD (Ricardo Chavez KICK) (Idaho led 17-0 over California).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Jackson V pass complete to Jeremiah Hunter for 20 yds for a TD (Michael Luckhurst KICK) (California led 7-17 over Idaho).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Jackson V pass complete to Trond Grizzell for 36 yds for a TD (Michael Luckhurst KICK) (California led 14-17 over Idaho).
Rushing Touchdown
Isaiah Ifanse run for 1 yd for a TD (Michael Luckhurst KICK) (California led 28-17 over Idaho).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-17
California defeated Idaho.
Total yards
370-387
California held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
256
California averaged 6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
114
California averaged 4.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-14
California's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-15
Idaho's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | California | Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 370 | 387 |
| Passing Yards | 114 | 279 |
| Rushing Yards | 256 | 108 |
| First Downs | 23 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-14 | 6-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 2-5 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-50 | 9-82 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-25 | 28-46 |
| Rushing Attempts | 43 | 26 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 27:17 | 32:43 |