SMU Mustangs at California Golden Bears: November 29, 2025
The California Golden Bears beat the SMU Mustangs 38-35 at California Memorial Stadium on November 29, 2025 (2025 season).
Most passing yards: Kevin Jennings (SMU Mustangs, 250); Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (California Golden Bears, 330). Most rushing yards: Chris Johnson Jr. (SMU Mustangs, 128); Kendrick Raphael (California Golden Bears, 111). Most receiving yards: Yamir Knight (SMU Mustangs, 29).
Line score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMU Mustangs | 7 | 0 | 7 | 21 | 35 |
| California Golden Bears | 3 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 38 |
Team comparison
| Team stats | SMU | CAL |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 250 | 330 |
| Rushing yards | 227 | 122 |
| Rushing attempts | 31 | 37 |
| Completions | 24 | 31 |
| Pass attempts | 36 | 40 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Sacks | 0 | 2 |
What stood out
- Passing yards: SMU Mustangs 250, California Golden Bears 330.
- Rushing yards: SMU Mustangs 227, California Golden Bears 122.
- The California Golden Bears' biggest edge came in the 2nd quarter (14-0).
Player lines
- Chris Johnson Jr. (SMU RB): 10 CAR, 128 RUSH YDS, 1 RUSH TD, 1 REC, 3 REC YDS
- Derrick McFall (SMU WR): 2 REC, 12 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Jalen Cooper (SMU WR): 1 REC, 9 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Kevin Jennings (SMU QB): 24 CMP, 36 ATT, 250 PASS YDS, 2 PASS TD, 1 INT, 6 CAR, 23 RUSH YDS
- Yamir Knight (SMU WR): 4 REC, 29 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Anthony League (CAL RB): 3 CAR, 12 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 1 REC, 4 REC YDS
- Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (CAL QB): 31 CMP, 40 ATT, 330 PASS YDS, 4 PASS TD, 0 INT, 0 CAR, 0 RUSH YDS
- Kendrick Raphael (CAL RB): 33 CAR, 111 RUSH YDS, 1 RUSH TD, 5 REC, 53 REC YDS
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Head-to-head
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- SMU Mustangs' previous game: Louisville Cardinals at SMU Mustangs, November 22, 2025
- SMU Mustangs' next game: Arizona Wildcats at SMU Mustangs, January 2, 2026
- California Golden Bears' previous game: California Golden Bears at Stanford Cardinal, November 22, 2025
- California Golden Bears' next game: California Golden Bears at Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors, December 24, 2025
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