USC Trojans @ California Golden Bears
Game Leaders

369
C. WilliamsQB
23/40, 2 TD
369

292
F. MendozaQB
25/39, 2 TD, 1 INT
292

115
M. LloydRB
17 CAR, 2 TD
115

153
J. OttRB
21 CAR, 3 TD
153

102
T. WashingtonWR
5 REC
102

96
J. HunterWR
8 REC
96

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1
X. CarltonEDGE
1

15
M. CobbLB
7 SOLO
15

12
C. WoodsonS
9 SOLO
12
Team Stats
499
Total Yards
527
1
Turnovers
4
20
1st Downs
29
11-101
Penalties
5-45
8/19
3rd Down
6/14
2/2
4th Down
2/5
32:36
Possession
27:24
Game Information
Berkeley, CA


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 20 | 29 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 8-19 | 6-14 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-2 | 2-5 |
| Total Yards | 499 | 527 |
| Passing | 369 | 292 |
| Comp/Att | 23/40 | 25/39 |
| Yards per pass | 9.2 | 7.5 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing | 137 | 235 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 42 |
| Yards per rush | 3.4 | 5.6 |
| Penalties | 11-101 | 5-45 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 3 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Possession | 32:36 | 27:24 |
USC @ CAL Videos
Fernando Mendoza scores the go-ahead TD, tacks on the conversion
- 0:40
Fernando Mendoza has another TD, puts Cal ahead of USC
- 0:18
Eric Gentry makes timely interception vs. California
- 0:20
2025 Standings
FBS
| Big Ten ConferenceBig Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 9-0 | 15-0 |
| Ohio State | 9-0 | 12-2 |
| Oregon | 8-1 | 13-2 |
| USC | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Michigan | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Iowa | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Washington | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Illinois | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Minnesota | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Nebraska | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Northwestern | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| UCLA | 3-6 | 3-9 |
| Penn State | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Rutgers | 2-7 | 5-7 |
| Wisconsin | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Michigan State | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Maryland | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Purdue | 0-9 | 2-10 |
| Atlantic Coast ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 7-1 | 11-3 |
| SMU | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Miami | 6-2 | 13-2 |
| Pittsburgh | 6-2 | 8-5 |
| Georgia Tech | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Duke | 6-2 | 9-5 |
| NC State | 4-4 | 8-5 |
| California | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Clemson | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Louisville | 4-4 | 9-4 |
| Wake Forest | 4-4 | 9-4 |
| Stanford | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Florida State | 2-6 | 5-7 |
| North Carolina | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Virginia Tech | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Boston College | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Syracuse | 1-7 | 3-9 |
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