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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.