Total Yards
Utah445
California254
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California at Utah
Oct 14, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 7
Away
California
ACC
Final Score
14 - 34
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Utah
Big 12
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Passing Yards
Utah128
California188
Rushing Yards
Utah317
California66
Turnovers
Utah0
California2
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature64°F
Wind0 mph N
Humidity
36%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Utah37:53
California22:07
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Utah beats California 34-14
Utah defeated California 34-14 in Week 7 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 445-254 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Utah set the terms early in a game that finished 34-14. Fernando Mendoza pass complete to Jaydn Ott for 48 yds for a TD (Mateen Bhaghani KICK) came with {'seconds': 41, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving California the first major swing.
Utah's box score carried the story: 445 total yards, 317 rushing yards, and 128 passing yards. California finished with 254 total yards, including 66 on the ground and 188 through the air.
Utah converted 10-17 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Utah led 14-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Sione Vaki 72 Yd Run (Cole Becker Kick).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Fernando Mendoza pass complete to Jaydn Ott for 48 yds for a TD (Mateen Bhaghani KICK) (California led 7-0 over Utah).
Rushing Touchdown
Ja'Quinden Jackson run for 3 yds for a TD (Cole Becker KICK) (Utah led 7-7 over California).
Rushing Touchdown
Sione Vaki 1 Yd Run (Cole Becker Kick) (Utah led 14-7 over California).
Field Goal Good
Cole Becker 23 yd FG GOOD (Utah led 17-7 over California).
Passing Touchdown
Fernando Mendoza pass complete to Taj Davis for 24 yds for a TD (Mateen Bhaghani KICK) (California led 14-24 over Utah).
Rushing Touchdown
Bryson Barnes run for 4 yds for a TD (Cole Becker KICK) (Utah led 24-7 over California).
Stat Callouts
Final score
34-14
Utah defeated California.
Total yards
445-254
Utah held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
317
Utah averaged 6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
128
Utah averaged 5.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-17
Utah's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-12
California's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Utah | California |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 445 | 254 |
| Passing Yards | 128 | 188 |
| Rushing Yards | 317 | 66 |
| First Downs | 21 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-17 | 4-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-38 | 7-44 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-22 | 15-31 |
| Rushing Attempts | 53 | 24 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 37:53 | 22:07 |