2024-09-08 09:10:02
AUBURN — Auburn football turned the ball over five times Saturday and fell 21-14 to Cal at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Payton Thorne passed for a touchdown and ran for another but threw four interceptions as Auburn (1-1) struggled to move the ball consistently. Cal (2-0) got a big game from quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who passed for 233 yards and two scores before leaving with a lower leg injury late in the fourth quarter.
Auburn will host New Mexico next. Cal will host San Diego State.
The Tigers earned a 73-3 victory over Alabama A&M in its opener as the offense scored on four of its first five drives. Cal, now of the ACC, was coming off a 31-13 victory over UC Davis.
Auburn defeated Cal 14-10 last season.
Cal 21, Auburn 14
6:06: Auburn’s Payton Thorne rushes in a 2-yard score. PAT is good. Auburn trails 21-14.
11:27: Cal’s Jaivian Rush scores on a 32-yard run. PAT is good. Cal leads to 21-7.
Cal leads Auburn 14-7
10:39: Cal’s Fernando Mendoza hits Nyziah Hunter for a 13-yard touchdown. PAT is good. Cal leads 14-7.
7:17: Cal’s Fernando Mendoza connects with Nyziah Hunter for a 19-yard touchdown reception. PAT is good. Score tied 7-7.
11:42: Auburn’s Payton Thorne finds Keandre Lambert-Smith for a 15-yard passing touchdown. PAT is good. Auburn leads Cal 7-0.
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