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Did the California Golden Bears' Defense Outshine Louisville Cardinals at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium?

First Quarter


The California Golden Bears, with a record of 6-4, faced off against the Louisville Cardinals, who stood at 7-2. The game began with both teams showing strong offensive capabilities. The first quarter ended evenly matched at 7-7, setting the stage for an intense battle.


Nov 11, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears offensive lineman Brian Driscoll (on ground) scores a touchdown against the Washington State Cougars during the second quarter at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Second Quarter


In the second quarter, Cal took a slight edge by scoring 10 points compared to Louisville's 6. Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele led the charge for Cal with precise passing that resulted in two touchdowns throughout the game. His performance was pivotal in maintaining pressure on the Cards' defense.


Third Quarter


As play resumed after halftime, both teams continued to exchange blows. The third quarter saw Cal adding another 6 points while Louisville managed to score 7. Kendrick Raphael contributed significantly on ground plays for Cal, rushing for a total of 83 yards and securing one touchdown.


Fourth Quarter and Overtime


The fourth quarter was tightly contested with only a field goal from Louisville narrowing their deficit slightly as they added just three points to their tally. However, it was during overtime that Cal sealed their victory by scoring an additional six points without allowing any from their opponents.


Throughout this encounter, TJ Bush made his presence felt defensively by recording one sack and contributing to two fourth-down stops which were crucial in stifling key drives from Louisville's offense.


Cal's defense forced three-and-outs thrice during critical moments of play which proved decisive in controlling possession time effectively against a formidable opponent like Louisville whose record now stands at seven wins and three losses following this defeat.


The California Golden Bears post-match stats reflect how well-rounded performances across different facets helped them secure this win over tough competition away from home turf—a testament not only towards individual brilliance but also collective effort put forth under challenging circumstances faced throughout these quarters played out here today!


Looking ahead: Fans can catch up next when Big C takes on Stanford Cardinal scheduled November 22nd starting around noon local time (1 PM EST) held inside Stanford Stadium located within city limits there itself; tune into your favorite sports channel broadcasting live coverage available nationwide so don't miss out witnessing what promises yet another exciting chapter unfold soon enough!


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