Cal RB Ashten Emory scores late TD in 25-20 win over Virginia Tech

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Cal RB Ashten Emory scores late TD in 25-20 win over Virginia Tech
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Ashten Emory scored two touchdowns, including a decisive 2-yard run with 18 seconds left, to lead California to a 25-20 comeback victory against Virginia Tech on October 10, 2026. After trailing for most of the game, Cal drove 75 yards for the winning score. Emory, filling in for injured starter Adam Mohammed, rushed for 46 yards on 19 carries. Jackson Brousseau, making his first start at quarterback, threw for 321 yards and a touchdown. Virginia Tech's offense struggled, contributing to their second consecutive loss. The Hokies, now 4-2, look ahead to a matchup with Georgia Tech, while Cal improves to 3-3 and prepares to face Wake Forest.

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  • •Ashten Emory scored two touchdowns for Cal.
  • •Cal rallied from behind with a final drive to win.
  • •Jackson Brousseau threw for 321 yards in his first start.
  • •Virginia Tech kicker missed two field goals.
  • •Cal improves to 2-1 in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
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  • 11:26 PMYahoo Sports — Cal RB Ashten Emory scores 2 TDs in comeback win over Virginia Tech, 25-20
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(AP) — Reserve running back Ashten Emory ran for two touchdowns and his 2-yard touchdown plunge with 18 seconds left capped Cal's 25-20 comeback win over Virginia Tech on Saturday.After trailing Virginia Tech for nearly the entire game, Cal (3-3, 2-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) went on a six-play, 75-yard drive to take the leadEmory ran for 46 yards on 19 carries in relief of injured started Adam Mohammed due to a foot injury.

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