One of the top QBs in college football will be featured when Payton Thorne and the Auburn Tigers (1-0) host the California Golden Bears (1-0) on Saturday, September 7, 2024.
The Tigers head into this matchup after a 73-3 win over the Alabama A&M Bulldogs in their most recent game. The Golden Bears are coming off of a victory over the UC Davis Aggies by the score of 31-13. In that matchup with the Bulldogs, Thorne had 322 yards on 13-of-21 passing (61.9%) for the Tigers, with four touchdowns and no interceptions. He also carried the ball four times for 49 yards and one rushing touchdown. Jarquez Hunter took four carries for 53 yards (13.3 yards per carry) and one touchdown. Malcolm Simmons recorded three receptions for 91 yards (averaging 30.3 per catch), while scoring one touchdown against the Bulldogs. Fernando Mendoza went 15-for-22 with 158 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions for the Bears against the Aggies. Jaydn Ott carried the ball 14 times for 49 yards (3.5 yards per attempt) with two touchdowns. In the passing game, he added four catches for 34 yards. Nyziah Hunter caught four passes on four targets for 47 yards (11.8 yards per reception), and scored one touchdown.
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Watch Auburn and Cal College Football on Fubo!Auburn vs. Cal game info
- Game day: Saturday, September 7, 2024
- Game time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Auburn, Alabama
- Stadium: Jordan-Hare Stadium
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
Auburn vs. Cal betting info
- Spread favorite: Auburn (-12)
- Moneyline: Auburn (-510), Cal (+378)
- Total: 54 points
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