Total Yards
Texas Tech383
California333
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California at Texas Tech
Dec 17, 2023 • Completed • Neutral Site
Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl
Season 2023PostseasonWeek 1
Away
California
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Final Score
14 - 34
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Passing Yards
Texas Tech256
California261
Rushing Yards
Texas Tech127
California72
Turnovers
Texas Tech2
California4
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature47°F
Wind8 mph NW
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Texas Tech33:32
California26:28
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Game Story
Texas Tech beats California 34-14
Texas Tech defeated California 34-14 in Week 1 of the 2023 postseason slate, finishing with a 383-333 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Texas Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 34-14. Fernando Mendoza pass complete to Monroe Young for 25 yds for a TD (Mateen Bhaghani KICK) came with {'seconds': 45, 'minutes': 14} left in the first quarter, giving California the first major swing.
Texas Tech's box score carried the story: 383 total yards, 127 rushing yards, and 256 passing yards. California finished with 333 total yards, including 72 on the ground and 261 through the air.
Texas Tech converted 9-19 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-4, Texas Tech led 24-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Gino Garcia 37 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Fernando Mendoza pass complete to Monroe Young for 25 yds for a TD (Mateen Bhaghani KICK) (California led 7-0 over Texas Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Jaydn Ott run for 1 yd for a TD (Mateen Bhaghani KICK) (California led 14-7 over Texas Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Behren Morton pass complete to Coy Eakin for 27 yds for a TD (Gino Garcia KICK) (Texas Tech led 7-7 over California).
Passing Touchdown
Behren Morton pass complete to Loic Fouonji for 14 yds for a TD (Gino Garcia KICK) (Texas Tech led 21-14 over California).
Field Goal Good
Gino Garcia 25 yd FG GOOD (Texas Tech led 24-14 over California).
Passing Touchdown
Behren Morton pass complete to Mason Tharp for 15 yds for a TD (Gino Garcia KICK) (Texas Tech led 14-14 over California).
Stat Callouts
Final score
34-14
Texas Tech defeated California.
Total yards
383-333
Texas Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
127
Texas Tech averaged 3.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
256
Texas Tech averaged 5.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-19
Texas Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-14
California's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Texas Tech | California |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 383 | 333 |
| Passing Yards | 256 | 261 |
| Rushing Yards | 127 | 72 |
| First Downs | 24 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-19 | 4-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-15 | 7-55 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 27-44 | 22-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 33:32 | 26:28 |