California Golden Bears vs UNLV Rebels
Wednesday, December 18th 2024 (9:00 PM EST)
UNLV -3 (45.0) (-148) Open: 0.0
UNLV 24 - California: 13 (Art of Sport LA Bowl)
Golden Bears (6 - 7) (6 - 7 - 0)
Coach Justin Wilcox (36 - 43)
Avg Score : 25 - 22 (19 - 24 on Road)
Record Prediction: 6 - 7 (#72)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach Justin Wilcox (36 - 43)
Avg Score : 25 - 22 (19 - 24 on Road)
Record Prediction: 6 - 7 (#72)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Bowl Game Opt Outs
Our Line: UNLV -2.5 (SP+ UNLV -5)
Projected Score: CAL: 24 - UNLV: 26 (50)
UNLV Win prob: 56% | Cover: 47%
CAL Travel: 409 miles
Our Line: UNLV -2.5 (SP+ UNLV -5)
Projected Score: CAL: 24 - UNLV: 26 (50)
UNLV Win prob: 56% | Cover: 47%
CAL Travel: 409 miles
Rebels (11 - 3) (8 - 6 - 0)
Coach Barry Odom (9 - 5)
Avg Score : 35 - 21 (46 - 23 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 11 - 3 (#8)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach Barry Odom (9 - 5)
Avg Score : 35 - 21 (46 - 23 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 11 - 3 (#8)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
| California's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | California vs UC Davis | -20.5 | 56.5 | W 31 - 13 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/7 | California at Auburn | +11.5 | 52.5 | W 21 - 14 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/14 | California vs San Diego State | -18.5 | 48.5 | W 31 - 10 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/21 | California at Florida State | +3.0 | 44.0 | L 9 - 14 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/5 | California vs Miami | +10.0 | 54.0 | L 38 - 39 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/12 | California at Pittsburgh | +3.5 | 57.5 | L 15 - 17 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/19 | California vs NC State | -9.5 | 46.0 | L 23 - 24 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/26 | California vs Oregon State | -13.0 | 51.0 | W 44 - 7 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Fri 11/8 | California at Wake Forest | -7.5 | 54.5 | W 46 - 36 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/16 | California vs Syracuse | -10.5 | 58.0 | L 25 - 33 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/23 | California vs Stanford | -15.0 | 53.5 | W 24 - 21 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/30 | California at SMU | +11.5 | 54.5 | L 6 - 38 | U | N | |
| Wed 12/18 | California vs UNLV | +3.0 | 45.0 | L 13 - 24 | U | N | |
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Predictions for California's Schedule
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| UNLV's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | UNLV at Houston | +3.0 | 56.0 | W 27 - 7 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/7 | UNLV vs Utah Tech | -41.5 | 55.5 | W 72 - 14 | O | Y | |
| Fri 9/13 | UNLV vs Kansas | +7.0 | 57.0 | W 23 - 20 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/28 | UNLV vs Fresno State | -2.5 | 51.0 | W 59 - 14 | O | Y | |
| Fri 10/4 | UNLV vs Syracuse | -5.5 | 55.5 | L 41 - 44 | O | N | |
| Fri 10/11 | UNLV at Utah State | -19.0 | 67.5 | W 50 - 34 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/19 | UNLV at Oregon State | -6.5 | 61.0 | W 33 - 25 | U | Y | |
| Fri 10/25 | UNLV vs Boise State | +4.0 | 64.0 | L 24 - 29 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/9 | UNLV at Hawai'i | -12.0 | 51.5 | W 29 - 27 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/16 | UNLV vs San Diego State | -22.0 | 55.5 | W 41 - 20 | O | N | |
| Fri 11/22 | UNLV at San José State | -7.5 | 59.5 | W 27 - 16 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/30 | UNLV vs Nevada | -17.5 | 54.5 | W 38 - 14 | U | Y | |
| Fri 12/6 | UNLV at Boise State | +3.5 | 57.5 | L 7 - 21 | U | N | |
| Wed 12/18 | UNLV vs California | -3.0 | 45.0 | W 24 - 13 | U | Y | |
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Predictions for UNLV's Schedule
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
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Important Stats (2024)
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAL | #79 (.17) | 42% (88) | 25.1 | 40% (104) | 2.68 (120) | 122 | 43% (57) | 259 | 3.07 (125) | #48 (.14) | 40% (52) | 22.3 | 41% (53) | 40% (67) | 3.23 (20) | 59.7 | 0.8 | 1.7 |
| UNLV | #56 (.21) | 42% (84) | 35.4 | 43% (83) | 3.36 (16) | 248 | 40% (90) | 173 | 4.26 (33) | #34 (.11) | 37% (14) | 21.3 | 40% (39) | 36% (14) | 4.05 (97) | 49.2 | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAL | #79 (.17) | 42% (88) | 40% (104) | 2.68 (120) | 122 | 43% (57) | 259 | 3.07 (125) | #48 (.14) | 40% (52) | 41% (53) | 40% (67) | 3.23 (20) | 59.7 | 0.8 | 1.7 | ||
| UNLV | #56 (.21) | 42% (84) | 43% (83) | 3.36 (16) | 248 | 40% (90) | 173 | 4.26 (33) | #34 (.11) | 37% (14) | 40% (39) | 36% (14) | 4.05 (97) | 49.2 | 0.6 | 1.6 |
Overall Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAL Offense | 13 | 25.1 | 19.4 | 41.5% | 3.07 | 0.8 | 21 | 381 | 122 | 259 | 3.6 | 41% | 58% | 40% | 43% | 18% | .17 |
| UNLV Defense | 14 | 21.3 | 22.5 | 37.4% | 4.05 | 1.6 | - | - | - | - | - | 44% | 56% | 40% | 36% | 19% | .11 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAL Defense | 13 | 22.3 | 23.8 | 40.4% | 3.23 | 1.7 | - | - | - | - | - | 47% | 53% | 41% | 40% | 18% | .14 |
| UNLV Offense | 14 | 35.4 | 45.8 | 41.7% | 4.26 | 0.6 | 21 | 420 | 248 | 173 | 5.7 | 61% | 39% | 43% | 40% | 14% | .21 |
Additional Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | 30:36 | 20.7 | 37% | 44% | 7.4 | 59.7 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 5.4 | 2.5 | 2 | 29.6 |
| UNLV | 14 | 29:59 | 21.1 | 40% | 70% | 5.6 | 49.2 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 6.3 | 2.6 | 4 | 34.7 |
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAL Offense | 13 | 41% (121) | 40% (104) | 33.7 | 122.2 | 3.6 | 17 (84) | .07 (99) | 2.68 (120) | 69% (98) | 13% (126) | 1.1 (22) |
| UNLV Defense | 14 | 44% (8) | 40% (39) | - | - | - | - | .11 (63) | 2.63 (19) | 73% (65) | 10% (55) | 1.08 (108) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAL Defense | 13 | 47% (28) | 41% (53) | - | - | - | - | .08 (44) | 2.99 (65) | 86% (129) | 10% (72) | 0.91 (37) |
| UNLV Offense | 14 | 61% (8) | 43% (83) | 43.5 | 247.8 | 5.7 | 29 (18) | .23 (23) | 3.36 (16) | 73% (71) | 9% (58) | 1.16 (9) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAL Offense | 13 | 58% (14) | 43% (57) | 23.2 | 35.7 | 258.6 | 7.3 | 11.1 | 16 (87) | 7 (26) | .25 (72) | 1.4 (126) | 36% (128) | 30% (85) | .36 (58) | 5% (23) | 2.2 (23) |
| UNLV Defense | 14 | 56% (128) | 36% (14) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 17 (5) | .13 (25) | 1.5 (47) | 36% (17) | 25% (7) | .19 (24) | 8% (9) | 2.2 (106) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAL Defense | 13 | 53% (103) | 40% (67) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 17 (5) | .21 (52) | 1.7 (92) | 33% (44) | 30% (59) | .39 (102) | 8% (12) | 2.2 (111) |
| UNLV Offense | 14 | 39% (127) | 40% (90) | 12.7 | 22.1 | 172.6 | 7.8 | 13.6 | 25 (31) | 6 (10) | .2 (94) | 1.7 (32) | 30% (43) | 29% (93) | .26 (97) | 5% (25) | 2.1 (58) |
California's Power Ratings
California's Power Rating: 4.77 #44
California's Offense Rating: 18.12 #85
California's Defense Rating: 6.35 #39
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 11% #38
California's 2024 Expected Record: 6.0 - 7.0
California's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 4.0 #55
California's Offense SP+ Rating: 27.4 #65
California's Defense SP+ Rating: 22.9 #40
Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
California's Power Rating: 4.77 #44
California's Offense Rating: 18.12 #85
California's Defense Rating: 6.35 #39
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 11% #38
California's 2024 Expected Record: 6.0 - 7.0
California's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 4.0 #55
California's Offense SP+ Rating: 27.4 #65
California's Defense SP+ Rating: 22.9 #40
Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Power Ratings Matchup
California: 4.77 UNLV: 6.72
SP+ Ratings Matchup
California: 4.0 UNLV: 9.3
California: 4.77 UNLV: 6.72
SP+ Ratings Matchup
California: 4.0 UNLV: 9.3
UNLV's Power Ratings
UNLV's Power Rating: 6.72 #46
UNLV's Offense Rating: 18.48 #81
UNLV's Defense Rating: 5.05 #27
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
UNLV's 2024 Expected Record: 11.0 - 3.0
UNLV's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 9.3 #36
UNLV's Offense SP+ Rating: 32.6 #31
UNLV's Defense SP+ Rating: 24.6 #55
Average Talent
Average Mountain West Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
UNLV's Power Rating: 6.72 #46
UNLV's Offense Rating: 18.48 #81
UNLV's Defense Rating: 5.05 #27
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
UNLV's 2024 Expected Record: 11.0 - 3.0
UNLV's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 9.3 #36
UNLV's Offense SP+ Rating: 32.6 #31
UNLV's Defense SP+ Rating: 24.6 #55
Average Talent
Average Mountain West Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
California Scoring
Offense: 25.1 PPG
Offense on Road: 19.4
Defense: 22.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 23.8
California's 2024 Record
Record: 6 - 7
Record vs Spread: 6 - 7 - 0
Record on Road: 2 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 2 - 2 - 0
Offense: 25.1 PPG
Offense on Road: 19.4
Defense: 22.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 23.8
California's 2024 Record
Record: 6 - 7
Record vs Spread: 6 - 7 - 0
Record on Road: 2 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 2 - 2 - 0
Projected Score
UNLV 26
California 24
Total Points: 50
UNLV 26
California 24
Total Points: 50
UNLV Scoring
Offense: 35.4 PPG
Offense at Home: 45.8
Defense: 21.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 22.5
UNLV's 2024 Record
Record: 11 - 3
Record vs Spread: 8 - 6 - 0
Record at home: 4 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 6 - 4 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 3 - 2 - 0
Offense: 35.4 PPG
Offense at Home: 45.8
Defense: 21.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 22.5
UNLV's 2024 Record
Record: 11 - 3
Record vs Spread: 8 - 6 - 0
Record at home: 4 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 6 - 4 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 3 - 2 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12/18 | UNLV | 24 | California | 13 | UNLV | UNLV -3 | UNLV | 45.0 | Under |
| 2022 | 09/10 | California | 20 | UNLV | 14 | California | California -12 | UNLV | 49.5 | Under |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNLV | 1 | 2 | 0 Overs |
| California | 1 | 0 | 2 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 2 - 0 | 1 - 1 | 1 - 1 | 0 - 0 |
| Road Teams | 0 - 2 | 1 - 1 | 0 - 0 | 1 - 1 |
| California Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2024 | La Bowl | California vs UNLV | +3.0 | 45.0 | L 13 - 24 |
| 2023 | Independence Bowl | California vs Texas Tech | +3.5 | 54.5 | L 14 - 34 |
| 2019 | Redbox Bowl | California vs Illinois | -6.0 | 47.5 | W 35 - 20 |
| 2018 | It Bowl | California vs TCU | -1.5 | 38.5 | L 7 - 10 |
| UNLV Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2024 | La Bowl | UNLV vs California | -3.0 | 45.0 | W 24 - 13 |
| 2023 | Rate Bowl | UNLV vs Kansas | +8.0 | 64.5 | L 36 - 49 |
(#44) California Info
Power Rating: 4.77 #44
Offense Rating: 18.12 #85
Defense Rating: 6.35 #39
Overall SP+ Rating: 4.0 #55
Offense SP+ Rating: 27.4 #65
Defense SP+ Rating: 22.9 #40
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 11% #38
Expected Record: 6.0 - 7.0
Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 58%, Run: 41%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 42%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 3.07 PPO
Poor Run Success 40%
Avg Pass Success 43%
Bad OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 40%
Great in Scoring Position 3.23 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 41%
Bad Pass Def Success 40%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
California has played in 3 Bowls in the last 5 years (1 - 2)
California has played in 13 Bowls since 2000 (7 - 6)
California Notes
(12/19) QB Caminong cannot play. Period.
(12/11) Hired OC Bryan Harsin (Aub/Boise HC)
(11/25) 5 L's by avg of 3.4 ppg, lowest in CFB
(11/23) Mendoza 299, 3 TDs/Rgame awful in W vs Stan
(11/18) Def bad, 2 TOs cost vs Cuse. Rgame OK, QB bad
(11/13) QB Mend. torched Wake, Rgame bad, WTF Ott?
(10/27) QB Mend. torched Oreg St, Run D outstanding TW
(10/16) Into wk 8, have 14 Def TO's, 4th in CFB
(10/12) OG'd Pitt & D held 1-12 3rd down, 12 flags killer
(10/12) Cal has lost 3 straight heart wrenching games
California Highlights
California Defense Sacks the QB a lot
California defense is really good in red zone (#41)
California Secondary is very good (#17)
California has a great TO Margin (#28)
California defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#28)
California Deficiencies
California has a really bad Offense Away from Home
California Commits a Lot of Penalties (#95)
California Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#76)
California offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#90)
California run game is really bad (#93)
California Defense Gives up a Lot of Points Away from home
Power Rating: 4.77 #44
Offense Rating: 18.12 #85
Defense Rating: 6.35 #39
Overall SP+ Rating: 4.0 #55
Offense SP+ Rating: 27.4 #65
Defense SP+ Rating: 22.9 #40
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 11% #38
Expected Record: 6.0 - 7.0
Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 58%, Run: 41%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 42%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 3.07 PPO
Poor Run Success 40%
Avg Pass Success 43%
Bad OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 40%
Great in Scoring Position 3.23 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 41%
Bad Pass Def Success 40%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
California has played in 3 Bowls in the last 5 years (1 - 2)
California has played in 13 Bowls since 2000 (7 - 6)
California Notes
(12/19) QB Caminong cannot play. Period.
(12/11) Hired OC Bryan Harsin (Aub/Boise HC)
(11/25) 5 L's by avg of 3.4 ppg, lowest in CFB
(11/23) Mendoza 299, 3 TDs/Rgame awful in W vs Stan
(11/18) Def bad, 2 TOs cost vs Cuse. Rgame OK, QB bad
(11/13) QB Mend. torched Wake, Rgame bad, WTF Ott?
(10/27) QB Mend. torched Oreg St, Run D outstanding TW
(10/16) Into wk 8, have 14 Def TO's, 4th in CFB
(10/12) OG'd Pitt & D held 1-12 3rd down, 12 flags killer
(10/12) Cal has lost 3 straight heart wrenching games
California Highlights
California Defense Sacks the QB a lot
California defense is really good in red zone (#41)
California Secondary is very good (#17)
California has a great TO Margin (#28)
California defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#28)
California Deficiencies
California has a really bad Offense Away from Home
California Commits a Lot of Penalties (#95)
California Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#76)
California offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#90)
California run game is really bad (#93)
California Defense Gives up a Lot of Points Away from home
| Performance GradesPerf Grades | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | UNLV | CAL |
| OverallOver | #13 | #49 |
| OffenseOff | #19 | #75 |
| DefenseDef | #21 | #25 |
| Special TeamsST | #41 | #12 |
| PassingPass | #51 | #46 |
| RushingRush | #14 | #77 |
| Run BlockRBLK | #36 | #92 |
| Pass BlockPBLK | #7 | #77 |
| Route RunningWR Rt | #35 | #36 |
| TacklingTkl | #69 | #25 |
| Run DefenseR Def | #37 | #35 |
| Pass Rush DefPRush | #50 | #40 |
| Coverage DefCov | #13 | #36 |
Rematch from Week 1
UNLV -3.0 (45.0)
UNLV won vs California this year (24-13)
Previous Matchups
UNLV beat California last year (24-13)
California beat UNLV in 2022 (20-14)
Weather Forecast
Playing in SoFi Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Team Information
Injuries: CAL | UNLV
Depth Chart: CAL | UNLV
Rosters: CAL | UNLV
(#46) UNLV Info
Power Rating: 6.72 #46
Offense Rating: 18.48 #81
Defense Rating: 5.05 #27
Overall SP+ Rating: 9.3 #36
Offense SP+ Rating: 32.6 #31
Defense SP+ Rating: 24.6 #55
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Expected Record: 11.0 - 3.0
Team Profile
Very Run heavy Offense 61%, Pass: 39%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 42%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.26 PPO
Bad Run Success 43%
Poor Pass Success 40%
Good OL Grades, Great OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 37%
Poor in Scoring Position 4.05 PPO
Good Run Def Success 40%
Great Pass Def Success 36%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
UNLV has played in 2 Bowls in the last 5 years (1 - 1)
UNLV has played in 4 Bowls since 2000 (2 - 2)
UNLV Notes
(12/12) Hired HC Dan Mullen? Feels like a lazy hire
(11/25) 3 str W's, beat Nevada = MWC title gm vs Boise
(11/18) Beat Haw,SDSU. Rgame/QB great, Def good
(10/26) Even w/ Boise, Run D good, TO and late D cost
(10/23) WR R White gets 44% of targets, #1 in CFB
(9/28) Killed Fresno, Rgame great, QB Williams eff
(9/25) QB Sluka no longer with team (redshirt/portal)
(9/13) 2-0 vs B12, great W at Kan. Outgained but TOs won
(9/1) Great W @ Houston, bullied lines, 195 (4.1) vs 38 (1.5)
(7/31) New QBs Sluka/Williams (FCS/mobiles) will be great
UNLV Highlights
UNLV has Really Good Running Game (#34)
UNLV offense is explosive (#84)
UNLV has a top Offensive Line (#56)
UNLV Defense Sacks the QB a lot
UNLV has a really good defense (#118)
UNLV has a good pass defense (#112)
UNLV Stuffs a lot of Run Plays (#40)
UNLV Defensive Line is very good (#47)
UNLV Secondary is very good (#23)
UNLV has a great TO Margin (#28)
UNLV defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#2)
UNLV Deficiencies
Power Rating: 6.72 #46
Offense Rating: 18.48 #81
Defense Rating: 5.05 #27
Overall SP+ Rating: 9.3 #36
Offense SP+ Rating: 32.6 #31
Defense SP+ Rating: 24.6 #55
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Expected Record: 11.0 - 3.0
Team Profile
Very Run heavy Offense 61%, Pass: 39%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 42%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.26 PPO
Bad Run Success 43%
Poor Pass Success 40%
Good OL Grades, Great OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 37%
Poor in Scoring Position 4.05 PPO
Good Run Def Success 40%
Great Pass Def Success 36%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
UNLV has played in 2 Bowls in the last 5 years (1 - 1)
UNLV has played in 4 Bowls since 2000 (2 - 2)
UNLV Notes
(12/12) Hired HC Dan Mullen? Feels like a lazy hire
(11/25) 3 str W's, beat Nevada = MWC title gm vs Boise
(11/18) Beat Haw,SDSU. Rgame/QB great, Def good
(10/26) Even w/ Boise, Run D good, TO and late D cost
(10/23) WR R White gets 44% of targets, #1 in CFB
(9/28) Killed Fresno, Rgame great, QB Williams eff
(9/25) QB Sluka no longer with team (redshirt/portal)
(9/13) 2-0 vs B12, great W at Kan. Outgained but TOs won
(9/1) Great W @ Houston, bullied lines, 195 (4.1) vs 38 (1.5)
(7/31) New QBs Sluka/Williams (FCS/mobiles) will be great
UNLV Highlights
UNLV has Really Good Running Game (#34)
UNLV offense is explosive (#84)
UNLV has a top Offensive Line (#56)
UNLV Defense Sacks the QB a lot
UNLV has a really good defense (#118)
UNLV has a good pass defense (#112)
UNLV Stuffs a lot of Run Plays (#40)
UNLV Defensive Line is very good (#47)
UNLV Secondary is very good (#23)
UNLV has a great TO Margin (#28)
UNLV defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#2)
UNLV Deficiencies
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | 265 | 386 | 69% | 3004 | 16 | 6 | 7.8 |
| CJ Harris (Tr) | 19 | 31 | 61% | 184 | 0 | 1 | 5.9 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaivian Thomas | 100 | 626 | 7 | 6.3 | 75 |
| Jadyn Ott | 116 | 385 | 4 | 3.3 | 53 |
| Kadarius Calloway (Tr) | 26 | 124 | 1 | 4.8 | 60 |
| Fernando Mendoza | 87 | 105 | 2 | 1.2 | 50 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Endries | 56 | 623 | 2 | 11.1 | 57 |
| Nyziah Hunter | 40 | 578 | 5 | 14.5 | 60 |
| Trond Grizzell | 27 | 401 | 1 | 14.9 | 51 |
| Jonathan Brady (Tr) | 34 | 366 | 3 | 10.8 | 30 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teddye Buchanan (Tr) | 108 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Craig Woodson | 70 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| Cade Uluave | 68 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Nohl Williams | 51 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Carlton | 47 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 1 |
| Teddye Buchanan (Tr) | 108 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
| David Reese | 22 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Ryan McCulloch | 18 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nohl Williams | 51 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| Craig Woodson | 70 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| Lu-Magia Hearns III | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hajj-Malik Williams (Tr) | 150 | 252 | 60% | 1941 | 19 | 5 | 7.7 |
| Matthew Sluka (Tr) | 21 | 48 | 44% | 318 | 6 | 1 | 6.6 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jai'Den Thomas | 161 | 915 | 7 | 5.7 | 54 |
| Hajj-Malik Williams (Tr) | 161 | 851 | 9 | 5.3 | 71 |
| Kylin James (Tr) | 89 | 653 | 5 | 7.3 | 86 |
| Greg Burrell | 66 | 370 | 3 | 5.6 | 42 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky White | 79 | 1041 | 11 | 13.2 | 55 |
| Jacob De Jesus | 36 | 512 | 3 | 14.2 | 43 |
| Jaden Bradley (Tr) | 9 | 173 | 1 | 19.2 | 42 |
| Kaleo Ballungay | 17 | 152 | 6 | 8.9 | 29 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Woodard | 135 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 12 |
| Jett Elad | 84 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Jalen Catalon (Tr) | 77 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Johnathan Baldwin | 68 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 10 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher Camac | 46 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 5 |
| Antonio Doyle Jr. (Tr) | 56 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Jackson Woodard | 135 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 12 |
| Johnathan Baldwin | 68 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 10 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Woodard | 135 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 12 |
| Johnathan Baldwin | 68 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 10 |
| Cameron Oliver | 33 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10 |