California Golden Bears 31 · UNLV Rebels 39
2026-10-03 · Allegiant Stadium
Allegiant Stadium · 2026-10-03
The final score was California Golden Bears 31 · UNLV Rebels 39. The breakdown below uses this game’s figures, separate from season averages.
The scoring path
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Golden Bears | 7 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 31 |
| UNLV Rebels | 7 | 17 | 0 | 15 | 39 |
| Measure | California Golden Bears | UNLV Rebels |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 20 | 18 |
| Total yards | 464 | 345 |
| Passing yards | 395 | 172 |
| Rushing yards | 69 | 173 |
| Third-down conversions | 5-18 | 6-16 |
| Giveaways | 1 | 2 |
| Possession time | 31:17 | 28:43 |
Third-down conversion is shown as its own measure. It is not a substitute for overall play success rate. A dash means the source did not supply that field.
The Lab’s result test
UNLV Rebels won by 8 points. Q2 supplied the largest scoring swing in the winner’s favor, a +17-points period. The chart shows the result’s path; the box score helps explain what created it.
California Golden Bears produced 464 total yards; UNLV Rebels produced 345. Yardage describes how much ground was gained, not whether the most valuable drives were finished.
UNLV Rebels committed 2 giveaways against the opponent’s 1. The winner still had to overcome a worse giveaway count.
The next test is repeatability. Separate staying on schedule from long gains, then examine field position and drive finishing. A large yardage total can coexist with missed scoring chances; a short field can make a modest drive valuable.
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