Total Yards
California452
SMU477
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SMU at California
Nov 30, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 14
Away
SMU
ACC
Final Score
35 - 38
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California
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
California330
SMU250
Rushing Yards
California122
SMU227
Turnovers
California0
SMU1
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature50°F
Wind8 mph N
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
6.15
Postgame Win Probability
California: 88.8%
SMU: 11.2%
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
California vs SMU box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
California36:56
SMU23:04
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
California edges SMU 38-35
California defeated SMU 38-35 in Week 14 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 452-477 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
California set the terms early in a game that finished 38-35. (03:23) #91 C.Meyer field goal attempt from 40 yards GOOD (H: #40 B.Honore Jr., LS: #39 R.Monteforte), clock 03:23 came with 3:23 left in the first quarter, giving California the first major swing.
California's box score carried the story: 452 total yards, 122 rushing yards, and 330 passing yards. SMU finished with 477 total yards, including 227 on the ground and 250 through the air.
California converted 7-13 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, California led 17-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was (03:23) #91 C.Meyer field goal attempt from 40 yards GOOD (H: #40 B.Honore Jr., LS: #39 R.Monteforte), clock 03:23.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
(03:23) #91 C.Meyer field goal attempt from 40 yards GOOD (H: #40 B.Honore Jr., LS: #39 R.Monteforte), clock 03:23 (California led 3-0 over SMU).
Rushing Touchdown
(01:44) No Huddle-Shotgun #6 C.Johnson Jr. rush middle for 54 yards gain to the CAL00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 01:37, 1ST DOWN #95 S.Keltner kick attempt good (H: #43 W.McSparron, LS: #48 M.Tribbet… (SMU led 7-3 over California).
Passing Touchdown
(13:40) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass complete deep left to #84 J.Plummer caught at SMU00, for 35 yards to the SMU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 13:33, 1ST DOWN #91 C.Meyer kick attempt good (H: #40… (California led 10-7 over SMU).
Pass Reception
(10:33) No Huddle-Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass complete short left to #21 J.De Jesus caught at SMU12, for 7 yards to the SMU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 10:29 #91 C.Meyer kick attempt good (H: #40… (California led 17-7 over SMU).
Pass Reception
(08:31) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass complete short right to #82 C.Boscia caught at SMU00, for 15 yards to the SMU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 08:25 #91 C.Meyer kick attempt good (H: #40 B.Honore… (California led 24-7 over SMU).
Passing Touchdown
(04:56) Shotgun #7 K.Jennings pass complete short right to #88 M.Hibner caught at CAL05, for 6 yards to the CAL00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 04:52 #95 S.Keltner kick attempt good (H: #43 W.McSparron,… (SMU led 14-24 over California).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-35
California defeated SMU.
Total yards
452-477
California held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
122
California averaged 3.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
330
California averaged 8.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-13
California's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-11
SMU's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | California | SMU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 452 | 477 |
| Passing Yards | 330 | 250 |
| Rushing Yards | 122 | 227 |
| First Downs | 27 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-13 | 7-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-72 | 9-94 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 31-40 | 24-36 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 36:56 | 23:04 |