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 | 16-0 |
| 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 | 13-3 |
| 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 |
NCAAF News

Oklahoma hires Roger Denny to replace longtime AD Castiglione
The University of Oklahoma has found its replacement for longtime athletic director Joe Castiglione, announcing the hiring of Illinois deputy athletic director and chief operating officer Roger Denny.
1h

NCAA approves uniform patches, opening up new revenue streams
The NCAA unearthed another revenue stream Friday when Division I leaders approved patches for uniforms in a move that could generate millions to fund athletic departments.
1h

Ex-TCU coach Gary Patterson joins USC as Lincoln Riley's DC
Longtime TCU coach Gary Patterson has agreed to become Lincoln Riley's defensive coordinator at USC.
3h
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