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Cal Upsets No. 14 Louisville in Overtime on Fourth-Down Touchdown

A freshman quarterback’s breakout sealed Cal’s third straight bowl berth, denting Louisville’s ACC push.

Cal linebacker Luke Ferrelli, who had seven tackles, wraps up Louisville running back Duke Watson during Saturday’s game in Louisville, Ky. 
Cal’s Kendrick Raphael, who rushed for 83 yards and a touchdown, finds a hole in the Louisville defense during Saturday’s ACC game in Louisville, Ky.
Louisville Cardinals quarterback Miller Moss (7) runs the ball agains the California Golden Bears during the first half at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images
California wide receiver Jacob de Jesus (21) run through an opening in the Louisville line during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Overview

  • Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele completed 30 of 47 passes for a career-high 323 yards with two touchdowns, including the walk-off throw.
  • Cal chose to go for it on 4th-and-goal in OT, with Sagapolutele rolling left to find Jacob De Jesus for the 3-yard winner.
  • Louisville opened overtime with Cooper Ranvier’s 49-yard field goal for a 26-23 lead before Cal’s decisive drive.
  • The game reached OT tied 23-23 after four regulation ties, with Cal’s Hezekiah Masses recording his fifth interception to set up a 45-yard Chase Meyer field goal.
  • The result moved Cal to 6-4 (3-3 ACC) and ensured bowl eligibility for a third straight year, while Louisville fell to 7-2 (4-2) and lost a shot at a five-way ACC tie.