California wide receiver Nyziah Hunter walks in for a touchdown against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
California quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) looks to throw a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne (1) carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against California, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
California wide receiver Mikey Matthews (8) tries to escape the tackle of Auburn defensive lineman Keldric Faulk (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
California quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) scrambles away from pressure from Auburn nose tackle Keyron Crawford (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
California defensive back Nohl Williams carries the ball after an interception against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne looks to throw a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against California, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
California head coach Justin Wilcox reacts after a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
California wide receiver Mavin Anderson (11) steps out of bounds just before the goal line during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
California quarterback Fernando Mendoza, center left, is sacked by Auburn defensive lineman Keldric Faulk, center right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)