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California
4-2 , 1-1
Duke
4-2 , 3-0
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 7 | 24 | 0 | 14 | 45 |
| California | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Bears Fall To Duke
10/4/2025 11:01 PM | Football
Cal Can't Maintain Early Lead In Loss To Blue Devils
The Golden Bears (4-2, 1-1 ACC) got the crowd of 42,240 rocking by scoring touchdowns on each of their first three possessions to take a 21-7 lead early in the second quarter. Freshman quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele connected with wide receiver Jordan King on a 6-yard scoring pass and running back Kendrick Raphael found the end zone on runs of 5 and 4 yards.
But Duke, which entered the game averaging 36.7 point over its past three games, got its offense rolling and scored touchdowns on four straight drives before ending the first half on a 25-yard field goal to lead 31-21 at the break.
Cal's defense stiffened to begin the second half, forcing the Blue Devils to punt on their first four possessions and allowing just one first down along the way. But the Bears' offense stalled as well and Cal couldn't make a dent in the deficit.
"We have glimpses where we can play good football, but it's too much of a roller coaster," Travers Family Head Football Coach Justin Wilcox said. "You can't play that way and win."
Cal will return to action on Friday, Oct. 17, against North Carolina at 7:30 p.m. The game will air on ESPN.
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Team Stats
DU 0, CAL 7
CAL - King,Jordan 6 yd pass from Sagapolutele,Jaron-Keawe (Meyer,Chase kick) 11 plays, 75 yards, TOP 05:49
DU 0, CAL 14
CAL - Raphael,Kendrick 5 yd run (Meyer,Chase kick), 5 plays, 55 yards, TOP 02:07
DU 7, CAL 14
DU - Sheppard,Nate 12 yd run (Pelino,Todd kick), 8 plays, 77 yards, TOP 02:37
DU 7, CAL 21
CAL - Raphael,Kendrick 4 yd run (Meyer,Chase kick), 11 plays, 80 yards, TOP 05:17
DU 14, CAL 21
DU - Castle,Anderson 2 yd run (Pelino,Todd kick), 10 plays, 58 yards, TOP 04:20
DU 21, CAL 21
DU - Brown,Que'Sean 26 yd pass from Mensah,Darian (Pelino,Todd kick) 3 plays, 62 yards, TOP 01:09
DU 28, CAL 21
DU - Castle,Anderson 1 yd run (Pelino,Todd kick), 6 plays, 38 yards, TOP 02:29
DU 31, CAL 21
DU - Pelino,Todd 25 yd field goal 6 plays, 53 yards, TOP 00:47
DU 38, CAL 21
DU - Barkate,Cooper 10 yd pass from Mensah,Darian (Pelino,Todd kick) 6 plays, 55 yards, TOP 03:59
DU 45, CAL 21
DU - Sheppard,Nate 46 yd run (Pelino,Todd kick), 2 plays, 51 yards, TOP 00:55
