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UC Davis rallies past Portland State in 34-21 season opener

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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

UC Davis rallies past Portland State in 34-21 season opener
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Treynor Cleeland threw two touchdown passes and Jordan Fisher added two rushing scores as UC Davis overcame a 21-point deficit to defeat Portland State 34-21 in Hillsboro, Oregon. The Aggies tied the game at 24 with a 15-yard touchdown pass from Cleeland to Samuel Gbatu Jr. late in the fourth quarter. With 27 seconds left, Cleeland connected with Laviel Picket for a 22-yard touchdown. Portland State initially led with a strong start, scoring two touchdowns in the first quarter. The game served as the season opener for both teams.

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  • •UC Davis trailed by 21 points in the first half.
  • •Treynor Cleeland completed two touchdown passes.
  • •Jordan Fisher ran for two touchdowns.
  • •Cleeland led a late comeback to win it for UC Davis.
  • •Portland State initially led with a strong start.
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  • 10:50 PMYahoo Sports — Cleeland, UC Davis dodge Portland St. upset bid with 31-24 win
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Treynor Cleeland threw two touchdown passes and Jordan Fisher ran for two scores, and UC Davis overcame a 21-point deficit to beat Portland State 34-21 in a season and Big Sky Conference opener on Saturday. Cleeland threw a 22-yard, catch-and-run touchdown to Laviel Picket with 27 seconds left. The Vikings' Tyrese Smith threw incomplete in the end zone to end it.

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