Overview

• San Diego State routed California 34-0 at Snapdragon Stadium before 31,369 fans, marking Cal’s first shutout loss since 2019.
• Cornerback Chris Johnson’s 97-yard interception return and safety Dwayne McDougal’s 35-yard fumble return pushed the Aztecs’ lead out of reach in the third quarter.
• Jayden Denegal’s 80-yard completion to Jordan Napier set up the first-half touchdown, and Gabriel Plascencia extended his made field-goal streak to 15.
• Cal freshman quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele finished 17-of-38 for 208 yards with two interceptions before yielding to backup Devin Brown late.
• The Bears committed costly penalties, dropped multiple passes, went 0-for-3 in the red zone, and were outrushed 132-81, exposing issues ahead of the ACC opener at Boston College.