- Q1 11:30TDCALTaimane Purcell 91 Yd pass from Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (Chase Meyer Kick)7–0
- Q1 5:31TDUNLVKayden McGee 70 Yd pass from Jackson Arnold (Ramon Villela Kick)7–7
- Q2 11:18TDUNLVJackson Arnold 55 Yd Run (Ramon Villela Kick)7–14
- Q2 1:52FGUNLVRamon Villela 31 Yd Field Goal7–17
- Q2 0:51TDUNLVTaz Reddicks 36 Yd pass from Jackson Arnold (Ramon Villela Kick)7–24
- Q3 4:40TDCALCarson Perry-Smith 53 Yd pass from Jackson Brousseau (Jackson Brousseau Pass to Cooper Perry for Two-Point Conversion)15–24
- Q3 3:36FGCALChase Meyer 38 Yd Field Goal18–24
- Q4 11:38TDCALAshten Emory 7 Yd Run (Chase Meyer Kick)25–24
- Q4 9:31TDUNLVKeyan Burnett 10 Yd pass from Jackson Arnold (Jackson Arnold Run for Two-Point Conversion)25–32
- Q4 3:25TDUNLVJackson Arnold 2 Yd Run (Ramon Villela Kick)25–39
- Q4 0:28TDCALIan Strong 10 Yd pass from Jackson Brousseau (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)31–39
California Golden Bears vs UNLV Rebels — 2026-10-03 Game Analysis
Final · Sat
ESPN game file
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Game stats
| Statistic | California Golden Bears | UNLV Rebels |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 20 | 18 |
| Total yards | 464 | 345 |
| Net passing yards | 395 | 172 |
| Rushing yards | 69 | 173 |
| Third-down conversions | 5-18 | 6-16 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 1-4 | 1-1 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Penalties–yards | 16-152 | 7-67 |
| Time of possession | 31:17 | 28:43 |
California Golden Bears vs UNLV Rebels — NCAA Game Analysis
UNLV Rebels defeated California Golden Bears 39–31, a 8-point margin. California Golden Bears led in total offense, 464 to 345. UNLV Rebels led in rushing yards, 173 to 69. California Golden Bears committed fewer turnovers, 1 to 2. California Golden Bears converted 5 of 18 third downs; UNLV Rebels converted 6 of 16.
Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.
Lineup
These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.
California Golden Bears
Passing
- #11Jackson Brousseau
- #3Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele
Rushing
- #20Ashten Emory
- #81Tyree Sams
- #25Anthony League
- #21Carson Perry-Smith
- #11Jackson Brousseau
- #3Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele
Receiving
- #22Taimane Purcell
- #21Carson Perry-Smith
- #9Ian Strong
- #85Mason Mini
- #10Cooper Perry
- #7Chase Hendricks
- #81Tyree Sams
- #6Kyion Grayes
- #15Mark Hamper
- #20Ashten Emory
- #25Anthony League
Defense
- #9AJ Tuitele
- #7Daniel Harris
- #14Aiden Manutai
- #23Isaiah Crosby
- #16Michael Hurst Jr.
- #32Tristan Jernigan
- #0Solomon Williams
- #33JD McKinley
- #44Jericho Johnson
- #96Derek Wilkins
- #3Kamar Mothudi
- #21Carson Perry-Smith
- #4Justin Beadles
- #99Ashun Shepphard
- #6Kyion Grayes
- #1Ricky Fletcher
- #25Khamani Hudson
- #81Tyree Sams
- #60Roger Vanderhoef
- #20Cam Sidney
- #51Jayden Williams
- #19Odera Okaka
- #24Quimari Shemwell
UNLV Rebels
Passing
- #11Jackson Arnold
- #85Matt Byrnes
Rushing
- #11Jackson Arnold
- #9Jai'Den Thomas
- #26Matt Choules
- #24Darrien Jones
- #6Kayden McGee
- Team
Receiving
- #6Kayden McGee
- #2Taz Reddicks
- #84Keyan Burnett
- #10Troy Stellato
- #81Vincent Carner
- #9Jai'Den Thomas
Defense
- #10Tre Fulton
- #7Jake Pope
- #23Cam Santee
- #1Mumu Bin-Wahad
- #2Denver Harris
- #42Andre Porter
- #44Kal-El Togafau
- #91Elias Rudolph
- #4Tony-Louis Nkuba
- #13Jaylen Allen
- #24Avery Helm
- #8Kamuela Ka'aihue
- #36Justin Flowe
- #30Jordan Njoku
- #3Dee Crayton
- #94Lucas Conti
- #9Landen Thomas
- #15Blesyng Alualu-Tuiolemotu
- #11Mark Iheanachor
- #43Jae Beasley II
- #21Joshua Tuchek
- #54Poe Purcell
- #16Mohamed Altayeb
- #92Herb Gray