Did California Golden Bears' Penalties Cost Them Against Stanford Cardinal?

The California Golden Bears faced off against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium, resulting in a 31-10 defeat for the Bears. This outcome brought the Golden Bears' record to 6-5, while the Cardinal improved their standing to 4-7.

First Quarter

The game began with promise for Cal as they took an early lead. Abram Murray's precision was on display as he successfully converted a 40-yard field goal, putting Cal ahead with a score of 3-0. The defense also showed resilience by forcing three-and-outs on multiple occasions.

Second Quarter

As the second quarter unfolded, Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele led an impressive drive that culminated in his own rushing touchdown from seven yards out. However, this momentum was short-lived as penalties began to plague Cal's efforts. The team accumulated a total of 123 penalty yards throughout the game, which significantly hindered their progress and allowed Stanford to capitalize with two touchdowns before halftime.

Third Quarter

In the third quarter, both teams struggled offensively but it was Stanford who managed to add three more points through a field goal. Despite Kendrick Raphael's consistent rushing attempts and Jacob De Jesus leading in receptions with fourteen catches for ninety-six yards, Cal couldn't find their rhythm against Stanford’s defense.

Fourth Quarter

The final quarter saw further dominance from the Trees as they scored two additional touchdowns without any response from Cal. Defensive lapses and continued penalties prevented any comeback attempt by Big C.

California Golden Bears post-match stats reveal key areas needing improvement such as reducing turnovers and avoiding costly penalties that disrupted their offensive flow during critical moments of play.

As fans reflect on this performance through post-game thoughts California Golden Bears will need strategic adjustments moving forward into future matchups like their upcoming home game against SMU Mustangs scheduled at California Memorial Stadium on November 29th at 1:00 PM EDT where supporters can catch all action live via local broadcasts or streaming services online!

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