Total Yards
UNLV291
California348
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California at UNLV
Dec 19, 2024 • Completed • Neutral Site
Art of Sport LA Bowl
Season 2024PostseasonWeek 1
Away
California
ACC
Final Score
13 - 24
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UNLV
Mountain West
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
UNLV148
California166
Rushing Yards
UNLV143
California182
Turnovers
UNLV0
California1
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature67°F
Wind3 mph W
Humidity
26%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
UNLV vs California box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
UNLV24:10
California35:50
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
UNLV beats California 24-13
UNLV defeated California 24-13 in Week 1 of the 2024 postseason slate, finishing with a 291-348 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
UNLV set the terms early in a game that finished 24-13. Derek Morris 43 Yd Field Goal came with {'seconds': 45, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving California the first major swing.
UNLV's box score carried the story: 291 total yards, 143 rushing yards, and 148 passing yards. California finished with 348 total yards, including 182 on the ground and 166 through the air.
UNLV converted 4-16 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, UNLV led 14-13 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Kayden McGee 49 Yd pass from Hajj-Malik Williams (Caden Chittenden Kick).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Derek Morris 43 Yd Field Goal (California led 3-0 over UNLV).
Passing Touchdown
Kayden McGee 49 Yd pass from Hajj-Malik Williams (Caden Chittenden Kick) (UNLV led 7-3 over California).
Rushing Touchdown
Josiah Martin 29 Yd Run (Derek Morris Kick) (California led 10-7 over UNLV).
Field Goal Good
Ryan Coe 30 Yd Field Goal (California led 13-14 over UNLV).
Passing Touchdown
Jacob De Jesus 9 Yd pass from Hajj-Malik Williams (Caden Chittenden Kick) (UNLV led 14-10 over California).
Rushing Touchdown
Kylin James 23 Yd Run (Caden Chittenden Kick) (UNLV led 21-13 over California).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-13
UNLV defeated California.
Total yards
291-348
UNLV held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
143
UNLV averaged 3.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
148
UNLV averaged 7.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-16
UNLV's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-19
California's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | UNLV | California |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 291 | 348 |
| Passing Yards | 148 | 166 |
| Rushing Yards | 143 | 182 |
| First Downs | 12 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-16 | 6-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-26 | 5-45 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 6-19 | 19-39 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 43 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 24:10 | 35:50 |