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Clemson takes 24-10 victory over California with punt return touchdown

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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Clemson takes 24-10 victory over California with punt return touchdown

Summary

Clemson secured a 24-10 win against California on September 25, 2026, in Berkeley. Bryant Wesco Jr. broke a tie late in the third quarter with Clemson's first punt return touchdown in eight years, a 65-yard run. The match was marked by defensive play, with both teams only scoring one offensive touchdown prior to the late-game scores by Gideon Davidson. Clemson improved to 3-1 overall and 2-0 in the Atlantic Coast Conference, while California fell to 2-2 overall and 1-1 in the ACC. Up next, Clemson hosts No. 6 Miami on October 3, and California travels to UNLV on the same day.

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•Bryant Wesco Jr. scored Clemson's first punt return TD since 2018.
•Gideon Davidson contributed two rushing touchdowns for Clemson.
•Clemson held California without an offensive touchdown at home.
•The Tigers improve to 3-1, now leading the ACC Atlantic Division.
•Clemson will play No. 6 Miami next, while Cal faces UNLV.

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6:02 AMYahoo Sports — Bryant Wesco's punt return TD leads Clemson to a 24-10 win over Cal

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Bryant Wesco Jr. had Clemson's first punt return touchdown in eight years to break a tie late in the third quarter and the Tigers went on to beat California 24-10 Friday night in a game where both offenses struggled. Both Clemson (3-1, 2-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) and Cal (2-2, 1-1) struggled to generate much offense in the first matchup between the schools since the Golden Bears joined the ACC in 2024. The teams combined for one offensive touchdown until Gideon Davidson put the game away with a 75-yard run with 2:59 to play.
— Yahoo Sportsby JOSH DUBOW

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