Clemson vs California Live: Clemson Leads 17–10 in Fourth Quarter
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Fourth Quarter — Live Score
Berkeley, California: Clemson and California are facing off under the lights at California Memorial Stadium in a Week 4 ACC college football matchup. The latest live score has Clemson leading California 17–10 late in the fourth quarter.
Both teams entered the contest with 2–1 overall records and 1–0 marks in ACC play, making this an important early-season conference matchup.
Clemson vs California Live Score
The current live score is Clemson 17, California 10. The game is still in progress, so the score and statistics may change before the final whistle.
Key Players
Clemson quarterback Tait Reynolds entered the game with 415 passing yards and one touchdown during the opening three games of the season. Running back Gideon Davidson entered with 187 rushing yards.
California quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele entered the matchup with 866 passing yards and seven touchdowns through three games. California had also been averaging more than 321 passing yards per game entering the contest.
Previous Meeting
Clemson and California are meeting for only the second time in their history. Their previous matchup came in the 1992 Florida Citrus Bowl, when California defeated Clemson 37–13.
Game Details
Date: September 25, 2026
Venue: California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, California
Kickoff: 10:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. PT
TV: ESPN
Conference: ACC
What Happened in the Game?
California opened the scoring after a Clemson fumble was recovered and returned for a touchdown. Clemson answered with a field goal and a rushing touchdown before adding a punt-return touchdown.
The special-teams touchdown helped Clemson establish a 17–10 advantage in the fourth quarter. California continued to look for a way back into the game as the clock moved toward the final whistle.
Clemson vs California: Final Result
The game was still live when this article was prepared. CTV News Online will update the story with the final score and major developments once the contest is complete.
Game information: Clemson Athletics, California Athletics and live college football score data. Scores and statistics are subject to change while the game is in progress.