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Cal Shocks No. 15 Louisville with Overtime Touchdown
9 Nov
Summary
- Cal upsets 15th-ranked Louisville 29-26 in overtime
- Game-winning TD pass on 4th down in OT
- Cal wide receiver Jacob De Jesus stars with 158 yards and TD
On November 5th, 2022, the Cal Bears pulled off a major upset, defeating the 15th-ranked Louisville Cardinals 29-26 in overtime. The game was played in Louisville, Kentucky, and Cal was an 18.5-point underdog heading into the matchup.
In a back-and-forth contest, the teams were tied 23-23 at the end of regulation. In the first overtime period, Louisville kicked a field goal to take a 26-23 lead. However, Cal opted to go for the win on 4th down from the 3-yard line instead of kicking a tying field goal. Quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele connected with wide receiver Jacob De Jesus for the game-winning 3-yard touchdown pass, giving Cal the 29-26 victory.
De Jesus had a standout performance, catching 16 passes for 158 yards and the decisive touchdown. Sagapolutele also shone, throwing for 323 yards and 2 touchdowns. The win marks Cal's first over a ranked opponent since 2018 and their first road victory against a top-15 team since 2009. With the result, Cal improved to 6-4 on the season and became bowl-eligible for the third straight year.
