California 21, at Syracuse 18

SYRACUSE (Interstat) — California defeated Syracuse 21-18 on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in an NCAA Football Bowl Division game at JMA Wireless Dome. The visiting Golden Bears scored seven points in each of the first three quarters, while the home Orange scored nine in the first, six in the second and three in the third. California evened its season record at 1-1. Syracuse also moved to 1-1. The game unfolded indoors at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, N.Y., with California leaving with a narrow road win. Syracuse opened the scoring in the first quarter when Tripp Woody connected on… Read more...