California Golden Bears 20, SMU Mustangs 59: final score and stats
SMU Mustangs beat California Golden Bears, California Golden Bears 20 to SMU Mustangs 59, on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas, TX. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for SMU Mustangs vs California Golden Bears.
College FootballSaturday, October 24, 2026
DateOct 24, 2026
Start time12:00 PM ET
VenueGerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas, TX
TVCW
Attendance26,463
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Golden Bears | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| SMU Mustangs | 10 | 7 | 21 | 21 | 59 |
Team comparison
California Golden BearsSMU Mustangs
Points per game
Points allowed per game
3-5Record6-1
10th in ACCStanding3rd in ACC
1-3Road record / home record6-0
LLLWLLast 5WLWWW
L3StreakW1
Team stats
California Golden BearsSMU Mustangs
1st Downs
5-163rd down efficiency2-9
1-34th down efficiency4-4
Total Yards
Passing
27/38Comp/Att17/24
Yards per pass
Rushing
Rushing Attempts
Yards per rush
11-107Penalties5-50
Turnovers
Fumbles lost
Interceptions thrown
31:22Possession28:38
Box score
California Golden Bears Passing
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele | 27/37 | 265 | 7.2 | 1 | 0 | 59.9 |
| Angus Davies | 0/1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | -- |
| Team | 27/38 | 265 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | -- |
California Golden Bears Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashten Emory | 14 | 27 | 1.9 | 0 | 8 |
| Dominic Ingrassia | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 7 |
| Niles Davis | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | 0 | 7 |
| Carson Perry-Smith | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 5 |
| Mason Mini | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele | 4 | -20 | -5.0 | 0 | 5 |
| Team | 28 | 40 | 1.4 | 1 | 8 |
California Golden Bears Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Hendricks | 7 | 83 | 11.9 | 1 | 28 |
| Ian Strong | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 0 | 36 |
| Tyree Sams | 6 | 43 | 7.2 | 0 | 20 |
| Taimane Purcell | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 26 |
| Ashten Emory | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 10 |
| Kingston Lopa | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 |
| Anthony League | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 |
| Mason Mini | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 27 | 265 | 9.8 | 1 | 36 |
California Golden Bears Fumbles
| Player | FUM | LOST | REC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 1 | 0 | 0 |
California Golden Bears Defensive
| Player | TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HUR | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Lopa | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Crosby | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AJ Tuitele | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Sidney | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Wilkins | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jae'on Young | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamar Mothudi | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JD McKinley | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 62 | 44 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
California Golden Bears PuntReturns
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyree Sams | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 17 | 0 |
| Team | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 17 | 0 |
California Golden Bears Kicking
| Player | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towns McGough | 2/2 | 100.0 | 41 | 2/2 | 8 |
| Team | 2/2 | 100.0 | 41 | 2/2 | 8 |
California Golden Bears Punting
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angus Davies | 6 | 241 | 40.2 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| Team | 6 | 241 | 40.2 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
SMU Mustangs Passing
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Jennings | 16/23 | 223 | 9.7 | 3 | 0 | 88.3 |
| Ty Hawkins | 1/1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 0 | -- |
| Team | 17/24 | 236 | 9.8 | 3 | 0 | -- |
SMU Mustangs Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrick Raphael | 22 | 104 | 4.7 | 2 | 16 |
| Ty Hawkins | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 0 | 43 |
| Christian Rhodes | 7 | 41 | 5.9 | 2 | 13 |
| Kevin Jennings | 7 | 26 | 3.7 | 0 | 11 |
| EJ Kelly | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 1 | 10 |
| William Fierro | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 4 |
| Randy Pittman Jr. | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 |
| Team | 44 | 256 | 5.8 | 5 | 43 |
SMU Mustangs Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Cooper | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 0 | 35 |
| Jalen Hale | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 1 | 17 |
| Theo Melin Ohrstrom | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 0 | 27 |
| Randy Pittman Jr. | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 16 |
| Yamir Knight | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 0 | 10 |
| Yannick Smith | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 11 |
| Kendrick Raphael | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 1 | 22 |
| Derrick McFall | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 1 | 21 |
| Team | 17 | 236 | 13.9 | 3 | 35 |
SMU Mustangs Defensive
| Player | TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HUR | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sael Reyes | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Miyazono | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayvon Thomas | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alexander Kilgore | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques White | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Anderson | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| William Nettles | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Davis | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 57 | 51 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
SMU Mustangs KickReturns
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Rhodes | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 35 | 0 |
| Team | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 35 | 0 |
SMU Mustangs PuntReturns
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamir Knight | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 26 | 0 |
| Team | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 26 | 0 |
SMU Mustangs Kicking
| Player | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Baird | 1/1 | 100.0 | 29 | 8/8 | 11 |
| Team | 1/1 | 100.0 | 29 | 8/8 | 11 |
SMU Mustangs Punting
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wade McSparron | 2 | 95 | 47.5 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| Team | 2 | 95 | 47.5 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
Recent form
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Frequently asked questions
Who won California Golden Bears vs SMU Mustangs?
SMU Mustangs won, 59-20, on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
What was the final score of California Golden Bears vs SMU Mustangs?
California Golden Bears 20, SMU Mustangs 59.
Where is California Golden Bears vs SMU Mustangs played?
Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas, TX.
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