GAME DAY · WEEK 2
California vs Syracuse
California
1-1
Syracuse
1-1
Recap
California pulled off a gritty 21-18 road victory at the JMA Wireless Dome, outlasting Syracuse in a defensive slugfest. The Golden Bears ground out the win through sheer determination, turning this Atlantic Coast Conference showdown into a battle of field position and crucial stops when it mattered most. Syracuse fought tooth and nail to protect home turf, keeping things tight throughout all 211 plays of action. But California's defense stood tall in the crucial moments, denying the Orange the big plays they needed to flip the script. The Golden Bears walked out of the Dome with three points separating them from defeat—and that's all they needed to claim the ACC road win.
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Final Stats
California Syracuse- 173 Pass Yards 300
- 67 Rush Yards 118
- 249 Total Yards 436
- 18 First Downs 29
- 23.1% 3rd Down Conv. 38.9%
- 0 Turnovers 3
- 87 Penalty Yards 133
- 25:50 Time of Possession 34:04
Play Breakdown
- Run plays 33 of 86 snaps 38%
- Pass plays 53 of 86 snaps 62%
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