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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 to lead 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. It marked Clemson's first punt return score since 2018, shifting momentum decisively in the defensive struggle.
California's offense struggled, managing just 231 total yards and failing to score an offensive touchdown. Standout running back Adam Mohammed recorded 81 scrimmage yards before a knee injury sidelined him; the Golden Bears' only score came from Kamar Mothudi's fumble return.
Extending the lead to 24-10, Davidson clinched the win with a 75-yard run late in the fourth quarter. The defeat reduced California's bowl chances to about 40%, while Clemson advanced to 2-0 in conference play.
California looks to rebound against UNLV on October 3 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The Golden Bears aim to recover after this home loss nullified momentum anticipated for their 2026 season.