California held Oregon State to fewer than 100 yards in the first half
The California Golden Bears (4-4, 0-4 ACC) rolled to a 44-7 victory Saturday against the Oregon State Beavers (4-4), breaking a four-game losing streak.
California’s defense shut out Oregon State through three quarters and held the visiting Beavers to only 82 total yards in the first half of the game. At the half, the Golden Bears led the Beavers 31-0, its largest halftime lead since Sept. 5, 2015, when it had a 52-0 advantage over the Grambling State Tigers at the break.
The Beavers’ offense struggled against California’s stout defense. The visiting team put in second-string quarterback Ben Gulbranson after starter Gevani McCoy threw an interception on Oregon State’s first possession of the second quarter. McCoy was two-for-five for three passing yards in the first quarter.
Oregon State had attempted a 38-yard kick with 1:55 remaining in the second quarter to avoid the shutout but had the kick blocked by California defensive tackle Derek Wilkins. Wilkins’ blocked field goal was California’s first since Cameron Walker’s against the Washington Huskies on Oct. 11, 2014.
Oregon State’s only touchdown came in the fourth quarter on a 17-play, 75-yard drive that took nine minutes and 12 seconds to pull off.
California kicker Derek Morris made a season-high five field goals, going a perfect five-for-five on the day. Morris’ five completed kicks tied a school record.
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