UNLV beat California 39-31 (Week 5, 2026)
UNLV beat California 39-31 at Allegiant Stadium. Now UNLV is 3-2, and California is 2-3, 1-1 in ACC play.
| Kickoff | 3:30 PM ET ET |
|---|---|
| Venue | Allegiant Stadium |
| Spread | UNLV -1.5 |
| Total | 51.5 |
| TV | CBSSN |
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Follow the full play-by-play and box score →How it played out
UNLV beat California 39-31 at Allegiant Stadium in Week 5. UNLV led 24-7 at halftime. The lead changed hands 3 times and the score was tied once after the opening score. UNLV went ahead for good on a touchdown with 9:31 left in the fourth quarter. UNLV's largest lead was 17 points. California led by as many as 7.
By the numbers
UNLV gained 350 total yards to California's 464. Turnovers: UNLV 2, California 1.
For UNLV, Jackson Arnold completed 11 of 22 passes for 177 yards and 3 touchdowns. Jackson Arnold ran 15 times for 110 yards and 2 touchdowns. Kayden McGee caught 3 passes for 85 yards and a touchdown.
For California, Jackson Brousseau completed 19 of 32 passes for 200 yards and 2 touchdowns. Ashten Emory ran 12 times for 48 yards and a touchdown. Taimane Purcell caught 3 passes for 102 yards and a touchdown.
What it means
After the game, UNLV is 3-2, and California is 2-3, 1-1 in ACC play. It was a non-conference game, so it counts on the overall record but not in the ACC standings.
The full box score, quarter scoring and every scoring play are on the game page. See the live ACC standings.
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