California Golden Bears Triumph Over San Diego State Aztecs with Commanding Performance
The California Golden Bears have maintained their unbeaten streak, moving to 3-0 for the season after a convincing 31-10 victory over the San Diego State Aztecs, who now stand at 1-2. The game, held at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, showcased the Golden Bears' dominance on both sides of the ball.
Key Performances and Game Highlights
The Golden Bears' offense was on full display, amassing a total of 473 yards. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza led the charge with an efficient passing game, completing 21 out of 29 attempts for 198 yards and two touchdowns. His performance was highlighted by a passer rating of 145.63 and a completion percentage of approximately 72 percent.
On the ground, Jaivian Thomas stood out with an impressive showing, rushing for 169 yards on just seventeen carries. His efforts were complemented by Kadarius Calloway who added another dimension to the running game with his touchdown and total of eighty-seven rushing yards from nine attempts.
Defensively, Xavier Carlton wreaked havoc in the Aztecs' backfield with two-and-a-half sacks contributing to three sacks overall by California's defense which also tallied five tackles for loss and four quarterback hits. The defensive unit showed its prowess by limiting San Diego State to just ten points.
Special teams played their part as well; Ryan Coe successfully converted one field goal from forty-eight yards out while consistently placing kickoffs deep into Aztec territory resulting in five touchbacks.
Looking Ahead
As fans revel in this comprehensive win against San Diego State Aztecs, attention now turns towards an upcoming challenge as the California Golden Bears are set to face off against Florida State Seminoles at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee on September 21st, scheduled for a kickoff time of seven PM EDT. This encounter promises to be another exciting chapter in their season which fans can catch live on ESPN2 satellite channel two hundred nine.
This victory over San Diego State not only solidifies California's position early in this season but also sets up an intriguing matchup against Florida State Seminoles that will undoubtedly capture the attention of college football enthusiasts nationwide.