Overview

• California opened the season with a 34-15 road win at Reser Stadium, led by Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele’s 20-of-30 passing for 234 yards and three touchdowns in his first college game.
• Oregon State played without top cornerback Exodus Ayers, who did not warm up or appear on the sideline as the program offered no update on his status.
• True freshman Trey Glasper started in Ayers’ place and was attacked early, a learning experience that coach Trent Bray said highlighted breakdowns that put the Beavers in an early hole.
• Duke transfer Maalik Murphy threw for 244 yards with an interception and ran for a short touchdown, while Cal held the Beavers to 65 rushing yards as OSU’s offense sputtered.
• Bray faulted his team’s execution and declined to elaborate on Ayers, turning attention to Week 2 as betting markets list Oregon State as a narrow favorite over visiting Fresno State.