In its first big win as an ACC program, the Bears forced five turnovers and controlled the time of possession.
California wide receiver Nyziah Hunter celebrates after a score during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Auburn, Ala.Cornerback Nohl Williams’ second interception of the game, with 2:13 left on the clock, clinched Cal’s 21-14 upset victory at Auburn in front of a capacity crowd of 88.043 fans at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
The Bears, playing without four offensive starters and with star running back Jaydn Ott slowed by a week-old ankle injury, got a spectacular effort from its defense against the Tigers , who scored 73 points in their opening game. Cal also got a monster game from senior punter Lachlan Wilson, who had two kicks downed at the 2-yard and averaged 46.6 yards on seven punts.
Auburn scored on the game’s first possession, but only after it appeared Cal cashed in a turnover for a touchdown.
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