SMU Mustangs vs California Golden Bears

College Football

SMU

8-4

35-38

Final

California

7-5

California Memorial Stadium

Drive chart

Drives

End of Game
Missed FG
Touchdown
Touchdown
Punt
Touchdown

Team	1	2	3	4	T
SMU	7	0	7	21	35
CAL	3	14	7	14	38

Who won: California 38-35

The California Golden Bears beat the SMU Mustangs 38-35 on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at California Memorial Stadium. The California outscored the SMU 14-0 in the 2nd quarter. Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele led the California in passing yards (31/40, 330 YDS, 4 TD). Kevin Jennings led the SMU in passing yards (24/36, 250 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT).

Win probability

100%CAL final

SMUCAL

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Play by play

Q4 0:00
End of 4th quarter.
Q4 0:08
Kneel down by #3 J.Sagapolutele at CAL34 for loss of 1 yard
1st & 10 at CAL 35
Q4 0:08
Timeout California, clock 00:08
Q4 0:03
#95 S.Keltner field goal attempt from 52 yards NO GOOD (H: #43 W.McSparron, LS: #48 M.Tribbett), clock 00:03
3rd & 12 at CAL 35
Q4 0:08
Shotgun #7 K.Jennings pass incomplete short middle to #88 M.Hibner thrown to CAL25 broken up by #14 A.Manutai. #71 L.Parr injured on the play
2nd & 12 at CAL 35
Q4 0:12
Shotgun #7 K.Jennings pass complete short right to #6 C.Johnson Jr. caught at CAL40, for 3 yards to the CAL35, out of bounds at CAL35
1st & 15 at CAL 38
Q4 0:16
Timeout California, clock 00:16
Q4 0:16
Timeout SMU, clock 00:16
Q4 0:16
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PENALTY SMU False Start (#54 S.Byrd) 5 yards from CAL33 to CAL38. NO PLAY
1st & 10 at CAL 33
Q4 0:16
Shotgun #6 C.Johnson Jr. rush middle for 12 yards gain to the CAL33 (#14 A.Manutai), 1ST DOWN
2nd & 1 at CAL 45
Q4 0:21
Shotgun #7 K.Jennings pass complete short middle to #88 M.Hibner caught at CAL45, for 9 yards to the CAL45 (#41 L.Ferrelli)
1st & 10 at SMU 46
Q4 0:37
Shotgun #7 K.Jennings pass complete deep left to #82 R.Maryland caught at SMU46, for 21 yards to the SMU46 (#4 B.Austin), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
1st & 10 at SMU 25
Q4 0:43
#27 A.Murray kickoff 64 yards to the SMU01 fair catch by #13 D.Singleton at SMU01
TOUCHDOWNQ4 0:43
Touchdown! 2 yd run
Kendrick Raphael
#1 K.Raphael rush left for 2 yards gain to the SMU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 00:43. The previous play is under automatic review - "Runner broke the plane". CALL UPHELD #91 C.Meyer kick attempt good (H: #40 B.Honore Jr., LS: #39 R.Monteforte)
SMU 35 - 38 CAL
Q4 0:47
Timeout SMU, clock 00:47
Q4 0:47
#1 K.Raphael rush middle for 3 yards gain to the SMU02 (#3 A.Moses; #9 C.Robertson)
1st & Goal at SMU 5
Q4 1:14
No Huddle-Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass complete deep middle to #82 C.Boscia caught at SMU05, for 23 yards to the SMU05 (#26 J.Moses), 1ST DOWN
1st & 10 at SMU 28
Q4 1:36
Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass complete short middle to #1 K.Raphael caught at SMU42, for 13 yards to the SMU28 (#26 J.Moses), 1ST DOWN
2nd & 6 at SMU 41
Q4 1:44
No Huddle-Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass complete short right to #21 J.De Jesus caught at SMU41, for 4 yards to the SMU41, out of bounds at SMU41
1st & 10 at SMU 45
Q4 1:54
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No Huddle-Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass incomplete short right to #7 T.Grizzell thrown to SMU45 PENALTY SMU Pass Interference (#7 D.Harmon) 9 yards from CAL46 to SMU45, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY
1st & 10 at CAL 46
Q4 1:54
Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass complete short right to #18 Q.Adams caught at CAL32, for 12 yards to the CAL46 (#3 A.Moses), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
2nd & 1 at CAL 34
Q4 2:00
Timeout California, clock 02:00
Q4 2:10
Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele pass complete short left to #21 J.De Jesus caught at CAL29, for 9 yards to the CAL34, out of bounds at CAL34
1st & 10 at CAL 25
Q4 2:22
#95 S.Keltner kickoff 65 yards to the CAL00, Touchback
TOUCHDOWNQ4 2:22
Touchdown! 1 yd run
TJ Harden
Shotgun #27 T.Harden rush middle for 1 yard gain to the CAL00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 02:22 #95 S.Keltner kick attempt good (H: #43 W.McSparron, LS: #48 M.Tribbett)
SMU 35 - 31 CAL