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FinalOct 3, 2026 · Allegiant Stadium
Team1234Final
California70111331
UNLV71701539

Game flow

UNLV won by 8 · 11 scores
Lead changes
3
1 time tied
UNLV biggest lead
+17
Q2 0:51
CAL biggest lead
+7
Q1 11:30
Time in front
UNLV 65% · CAL 14%
tied 21% · 39:11 vs 8:06 of game clock
+21+10.5Tie+10.5+21Q1Q2Q3Q4▲ UNLV ahead▼ California aheadQ1 11:30 · CAL Passing Touchdown: Taimane Purcell 91 Yd pass from Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (Chase Meyer Kick) (CAL 7, UNLV 0)Q1 5:31 · UNLV Passing Touchdown: Kayden McGee 70 Yd pass from Jackson Arnold (Ramon Villela Kick) (CAL 7, UNLV 7)Q2 11:18 · UNLV Rushing Touchdown: Jackson Arnold 55 Yd Run (Ramon Villela Kick) (CAL 7, UNLV 14)Q2 1:52 · UNLV Field Goal Good: Ramon Villela 31 Yd Field Goal (CAL 7, UNLV 17)Q2 0:51 · UNLV Passing Touchdown: Taz Reddicks 36 Yd pass from Jackson Arnold (Ramon Villela Kick) (CAL 7, UNLV 24)Q3 4:40 · CAL Passing Touchdown: Carson Perry-Smith 53 Yd pass from Jackson Brousseau (Jackson Brousseau Pass to Cooper Perry for Two-Point Conversion) (CAL 15, UNLV 24)Q3 3:36 · CAL Field Goal Good: Chase Meyer 38 Yd Field Goal (CAL 18, UNLV 24)Q4 11:38 · CAL Rushing Touchdown: Ashten Emory 7 Yd Run (Chase Meyer Kick) (CAL 25, UNLV 24)Q4 9:31 · UNLV Passing Touchdown: Keyan Burnett 10 Yd pass from Jackson Arnold (Jackson Arnold Run for Two-Point Conversion) (CAL 25, UNLV 32)Q4 3:25 · UNLV Rushing Touchdown: Jackson Arnold 2 Yd Run (Ramon Villela Kick) (CAL 25, UNLV 39)Q4 0:28 · CAL Passing Touchdown: Ian Strong 10 Yd pass from Jackson Brousseau (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) (CAL 31, UNLV 39)

The lead after every score: above the line UNLV is ahead, below it California. Each dot is a score in the scoring team's colour; hover one.

Scoring summary

1st quarter
11:30CAL
TD Taimane Purcell 91 Yd pass from Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (Chase Meyer Kick)1 play, 91 yds, 0:12 · from UNLV 0
CAL 7–0 UNLV
5:31UNLV
TD Kayden McGee 70 Yd pass from Jackson Arnold (Ramon Villela Kick)3 plays, 72 yds, 0:56 · from UNLV 28
CAL 7–7 UNLV
2nd quarter
11:18UNLV
TD Jackson Arnold 55 Yd Run (Ramon Villela Kick)3 plays, 62 yds, 1:24 · from UNLV 38
CAL 7–14 UNLV
1:52UNLV
FG Ramon Villela 31 Yd Field Goal 11 plays, 53 yds, 5:04 · from UNLV 33
CAL 7–17 UNLV
0:51UNLV
TD Taz Reddicks 36 Yd pass from Jackson Arnold (Ramon Villela Kick)2 plays, 65 yds, 0:25 · from UNLV 35
CAL 7–24 UNLV
3rd quarter
4:40CAL
TD Carson Perry-Smith 53 Yd pass from Jackson Brousseau (Jackson Brousseau Pass to Cooper Perry for Two-Point Conversion)3 plays, 58 yds, 1:26 · from CAL 42
CAL 15–24 UNLV
3:36CAL
FG Chase Meyer 38 Yd Field Goal 4 plays, -4 yds, 0:56 · from UNLV 16
CAL 18–24 UNLV
4th quarter
11:38CAL
TD Ashten Emory 7 Yd Run (Chase Meyer Kick)4 plays, 46 yds, 1:51 · from UNLV 46
CAL 25–24 UNLV
9:31UNLV
TD Keyan Burnett 10 Yd pass from Jackson Arnold (Jackson Arnold Run for Two-Point Conversion)5 plays, 80 yds, 2:04 · from UNLV 20
CAL 25–32 UNLV
3:25UNLV
TD Jackson Arnold 2 Yd Run (Ramon Villela Kick)8 plays, 52 yds, 4:14 · from UNLV 48
CAL 25–39 UNLV
0:28CAL
TD Ian Strong 10 Yd pass from Jackson Brousseau (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)14 plays, 86 yds, 2:52 · from CAL 14
CAL 31–39 UNLV

Drives

UNLV 6/16 scoredCAL 5/17 scored
QStartTeamFromPlaysYdsTimeResult
Q114:51CALCAL 177352:31Downs
Q112:17UNLVUNLV 48300:38Punt
Q111:30CALUNLV 01910:12Touchdown
Q111:25UNLVUNLV 43310:55Punt
Q110:23CALCAL 13774:03Punt
Q16:22UNLVUNLV 283720:56Touchdown
Q15:27CALCAL 216162:11Punt
Q13:16UNLVUNLV 234-62:10Punt
Q10:54CALUNLV 33230:32Interception
Q10:24UNLVCAL 28330:42Interception
Q215:00CALCAL 203-22:10Punt
Q212:32UNLVUNLV 383621:24Touchdown

Win probability

UNLV 100% · pregame line UNLV −1.5 (closing line)
Q1Q2Q3Q4▲ UNLV▼ CaliforniaCalifornia +41% win probability: (11:39) Shotgun #20 A.Emory rush middle for 7 yards gain to the UNLV00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 11:38 #91 C.Meyer kick attempt good (H: #29 A.Davies, LS: #53 J.Franke)UNLV +31% win probability: (11:38) #33 T.McGough kickoff 55 yards to the UNLV10 #82 P.Zachary return 10 yards to the UNLV20 (#6 K.Grayes)California +29% win probability: (12:38) #20 A.Emory rush middle for 1 yard loss to the UNLV24 (#94 L.Conti; #44 K.Togafau), TURNOVER ON DOWNSUNLV +27% win probability: Keyan Burnett 10 Yd pass from Jackson Arnold (Jackson Arnold Run for Two-Point Conversion)California +23% win probability: (11:42) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass complete short right to #22 T.Purcell caught at CAL25, for 91 yards to the UNLV00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 11:30, 1ST DOWN #91 C.Meyer kick attempt good (H: #29 A.Davies, LS: #53 J.Franke)

The pregame line (TDC's for this week's games, the closing betting line for past ones), blended with the score, clock and field position (calibrated on every 2024–25 FBS play). Gold dots mark the biggest swings; hover one.

Box score

PassingC/ATTYDSAVGTDINTQBR
Jackson Brousseau19/322006.32041.8
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele19/271957.21121.1
RushingCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Ashten Emory12484.0120
Tyree Sams3289.3021
Anthony League122.002
Carson Perry-Smith122.002
Jackson Brousseau310.3014
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele4-12-3.003
ReceivingRECYDSAVGTDLONG
Taimane Purcell310234.0191
Carson Perry-Smith15353.0153
Ian Strong6498.2120
Mason Mini34214.0024
Cooper Perry33511.7021
Chase Hendricks8354.408
Tyree Sams5244.8013
Kyion Grayes5224.4014
Mark Hamper12121.0021
Ashten Emory2115.508
Anthony League111.001
DefenseTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HUR
AJ Tuitele842200
Daniel Harris530000
Aiden Manutai530000
Isaiah Crosby440010
Michael Hurst Jr.420000
Tristan Jernigan410000
Solomon Williams320000
JD McKinley311101
InterceptionsINTYDSTD
Aiden Manutai100
KickingFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Chase Meyer1/1100.0382/25
Towns McGough0/10.000/00
PuntingNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Angus Davies732646.60053

Biggest plays

CAL +41% Q4 11:38 (11:39) Shotgun #20 A.Emory rush middle for 7 yards gain to the UNLV00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 11:38 #91 C.Meyer kick attempt good (H: #29 A.Davies, LS: #53 J.Franke)
UNLV +31% Q4 11:35 (11:38) #33 T.McGough kickoff 55 yards to the UNLV10 #82 P.Zachary return 10 yards to the UNLV20 (#6 K.Grayes)
CAL +29% Q3 12:38 (12:38) #20 A.Emory rush middle for 1 yard loss to the UNLV24 (#94 L.Conti; #44 K.Togafau), TURNOVER ON DOWNS
UNLV +27% Q4 9:31 Keyan Burnett 10 Yd pass from Jackson Arnold (Jackson Arnold Run for Two-Point Conversion)
CAL +23% Q1 11:30 (11:42) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass complete short right to #22 T.Purcell caught at CAL25, for 91 yards to the UNLV00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 11:30, 1ST DOWN #91 C.Meyer kick attempt good (H: #29 A.Davies, LS: #53 J.Franke)

Team stats

StatCALUNLV
1st Downs2018
3rd down efficiency5-186-16
4th down efficiency1-41-1
Total Yards464345
Passing395172
Comp/Att38/5911/23
Yards per pass6.77.5
Rushing69173
Rushing Attempts2438
Yards per rush2.94.6
Penalties16-1527-67
Turnovers12
Fumbles lost01
Interceptions thrown11
Possession31:1728:43

Play by play

Q4 0:00 End of 4th quarter.
Q4 0:19 1st & 10 at UNLV 49 (00:19) Kneel down by UNLV at UNLV47 for loss of 2 yards
Q4 0:25 (00:25) #33 T.McGough onside kickoff 12 yards to the CAL47, End Of Play
Q4 0:28 1st & Goal at UNLV 10 Ian Strong 10 Yd pass from Jackson Brousseau (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
Q4 0:38 2nd & 10 at UNLV 24 (00:44) Shotgun #11 J.Brousseau rush left for 14 yards gain to the UNLV10 (#91 E.Rudolph), 1ST DOWN
Q4 0:46 1st & 10 at UNLV 24 (00:45) Shotgun #11 J.Brousseau pass incomplete deep left to #9 I.Strong thrown to UNLV01
Q4 0:51 3rd & 10 at UNLV 34 (00:54) Shotgun #11 J.Brousseau pass complete short left to #10 C.Perry caught at UNLV24, for 10 yards to the UNLV24, out of bounds at UNLV24, 1ST DOWN
Q4 0:56 2nd & 10 at UNLV 34 (00:59) Shotgun #11 J.Brousseau pass incomplete short right to #10 C.Perry thrown to UNLV25
Q4 1:03 1st & 10 at UNLV 34 (01:02) Shotgun #11 J.Brousseau pass incomplete short left to #85 M.Mini thrown to UNLV30
Q4 1:07 4th & 12 at UNLV 48 (01:07) Shotgun #11 J.Brousseau pass complete short left to #6 K.Grayes caught at UNLV34, for 14 yards to the UNLV34, out of bounds at UNLV34, 1ST DOWN
Q4 1:14 3rd & 11 at UNLV 47 (01:31) Shotgun #11 J.Brousseau pass complete short left to #6 K.Grayes caught at UNLV47, for 1 yard loss to the UNLV48 (#2 D.Harris)
Q4 1:43 2nd & 10 at UNLV 46 (01:55) Shotgun #11 J.Brousseau sacked for loss of 1 yard to the UNLV47 (#42 A.Porter)
Q4 1:58 1st & 10 at UNLV 46 (01:58) Shotgun #11 J.Brousseau pass incomplete short left to #85 M.Mini thrown to UNLV44
Q4 1:58 2nd & 5 at CAL 30 (02:18) Shotgun #11 J.Brousseau pass complete short middle to #85 M.Mini caught at CAL45, for 24 yards to the UNLV46 (#2 D.Harris), 1ST DOWN
Q4 2:32 1st & 10 at CAL 25 (02:39) Shotgun #11 J.Brousseau pass complete short left to #9 I.Strong caught at CAL30, for 5 yards to the CAL30 (#2 D.Harris)
Q4 2:54 2nd & 7 at CAL 17 (02:57) Shotgun #11 J.Brousseau pass complete short right to #6 K.Grayes caught at CAL20, for 8 yards to the CAL25 (#4 T.Nkuba), 1ST DOWN
Q4 3:09 1st & 10 at CAL 14 (03:15) Shotgun #11 J.Brousseau pass complete short left to #9 I.Strong caught at CAL17, for 3 yards to the CAL17 (#4 T.Nkuba)
Q4 3:22 (03:22) #35 B.Baker kickoff 64 yards to the CAL01 #26 N.Davis return 24 yards to the CAL25 (#15 B.Alualu-Tuiolemotu; #43 J.Beasley) PENALTY CAL Holding (#0 S.Williams) 10 yards from CAL24 to CAL14
Q4 3:25 3rd & Goal at CAL 2 (03:25) Shotgun #11 J.Arnold rush right for 2 yards gain to the CAL00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 03:25 #32 R.Villela kick attempt good (H: #26 M.Choules, LS: #47 T.Jacobson)
Q4 4:00 2nd & Goal at CAL 6 (04:06) Shotgun #11 J.Arnold rush middle for 4 yards gain to the CAL02 (#33 J.McKinley; #99 A.Shepphard)
Q4 4:09 1st & Goal at CAL 7 (04:12) Shotgun #9 J.Thomas rush middle for 1 yard gain to the CAL06 (#44 J.Johnson; #96 D.Wilkins)
Q4 4:16 3rd & 4 at CAL 14 (04:23) Shotgun #11 J.Arnold rush middle for 7 yards gain to the CAL07 (#9 A.Tuitele), 1ST DOWN
Q4 5:00 2nd & 7 at CAL 17 (05:04) Shotgun #9 J.Thomas rush middle for 3 yards gain to the CAL14 (#32 T.Jernigan; #99 A.Shepphard)
Q4 5:29 1st & 10 at CAL 20 (05:34) Shotgun #6 K.McGee rush left for 3 yards gain to the CAL17 (#23 I.Crosby), out of bounds
Q4 5:40 1st & 10 at CAL 35 (05:40) Shotgun #11 J.Arnold pass incomplete deep middle to #6 K.McGee thrown to CAL10 PENALTY CAL Roughing The Passer (#51 J.Williams) 15 yards from CAL35 to CAL20, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY