Overview

• True freshman Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele threw for 234 yards and three touchdowns to stake California to an early lead it never lost.
• Cal’s defense held Oregon State to 65 rushing yards, forcing a one-dimensional attack that struggled to sustain drives.
• In his Beavers debut, Duke transfer Maalik Murphy passed for 244 yards with an interception and briefly limped after a rushing score before returning.
• Top cornerback Exodus Ayers did not dress or appear on the sideline, and head coach Trent Bray declined to disclose his status after the game.
• Bray cited execution issues after the 34-15 defeat, as Oregon State turns to a Sept. 6 home game against Fresno State with an early line of OSU by three points.