Recap

California edged Syracuse 21-18 (Week 2, 2026)

California edged Syracuse 21-18 at JMA Wireless Dome. Now California is 1-1, 1-0 in ACC play, and Syracuse is 1-1, 0-1 in ACC play.

California edged Syracuse 21-18 (Week 2, 2026)
Game info
Kickoff3:30 PM ET
VenueJMA Wireless Dome
SpreadSyracuse -4
Total56.5
Television, streaming & radio
TVACC Network, ACCNX
Streamingthe ESPN app

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How it played out

California edged Syracuse 21-18 at JMA Wireless Dome in Week 2. California trailed 12-7 at halftime and came back. The lead changed hands 3 times. California went ahead for good on a touchdown with 4:51 left in the fourth quarter. Syracuse led by as many as 12.

By the numbers

California gained 249 total yards to Syracuse's 436. Turnovers: California 0, Syracuse 3.

For California, Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele completed 21 of 34 passes for 182 yards and 2 touchdowns. Adam Mohammed ran 19 times for 74 yards. Ian Strong caught 3 passes for 64 yards.

For Syracuse, Steven Angeli completed 24 of 49 passes for 306 yards and a touchdown, with 3 interceptions. Tylik Hill ran 2 times for 56 yards. Justus Ross-Simmons caught 6 passes for 105 yards.

What it means

After the game, California is 1-1, 1-0 in ACC play, and Syracuse is 1-1, 0-1 in ACC play. It counts in the ACC standings, where the top two teams meet in the ACC Championship Game.

The full box score, quarter scoring and every scoring play are on the game page. See the live ACC standings.

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