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Bryant Wesco's punt return TD leads Clemson to a 24-10 win over Cal

Bryant Wesco Jr. broke a tie with a 65-yard punt return touchdown as Clemson’s defense held Cal without another offensive score.

  • On Friday night in Berkeley, Clemson defeated California 24-10 in Atlantic Coast Conference play. Running back Gideon Davidson rushed for a career-high 159 yards and two touchdowns, lifting the Tigers to 3-1.
  • Bryant Wesco Jr. broke a 10-10 tie late in the third quarter by returning a punt 65 yards for a touchdown. This marked Clemson's first punt return score since 2018, shifting momentum decisively.
  • California's offense struggled, managing just 231 total yards and failing to score an offensive touchdown. Running back Adam Mohammed recorded 81 scrimmage yards before a knee injury sidelined him; the Golden Bears' only points came from Kamar Mothudi's fumble return.
  • Davidson sealed the outcome with a 75-yard touchdown run with 2:59 remaining, extending Clemson's lead to 24-10. The loss dropped California's bowl eligibility chances to about 40%, while the Tigers improved to 2-0 in conference play.
  • California faces UNLV on October 3 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas as the Golden Bears seek to recover. The loss nullified the momentum and image boost anticipated for the team's 2026 season.
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Bryant Wesco's punt return TD leads Clemson to a 24-10 win over Cal

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writeforcalifornia.com broke the news on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
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