BERKELEY — The Cal football team held Washington's high-powered offense well below its offensive averages but ultimately fell to the Huskies 28-21 on Saturday evening at FTX Field at California Memorial Stadium.

The Huskies entered the game ranked fifth in the country in scoring average (42.1 points per game) and ninth in total offense (528 yards per game). Washington totaled 476 yards against the Bears.

Cal quarterback Jack Plummer threw three touchdown passes in the second half for the Golden Bears (3-4, 1-3 Pac-12), including two to J.Michael Sturdivant. The Bears got within 28-21 with an 8-yard strike to Mavin Anderson on 4th down with 6:11 to play.

Washington dominated the first half but only led 6-0 at halftime. The Huskies outgained the Bears 245-83 in the half and didn't allow Cal to cross midfield for more than 27 minutes. Washington settled for field goals on each of its first two drives and then Peyton Henry missed a 34-yarder after an offensive pass interference spoiled a goal-to-go situation.

Sturdivant finished with career-highs of eight catches, 104 yards and two touchdowns. He is the first Cal wide receiver with multiple scoring receptions in the same game since Kekoa Crawford had two TD catches in Cal's 2019 season-opener against UC Davis.

The Bears remain home next Saturday when they host No. 10 Oregon at 12:30 p.m. PT. The game will air on either Fox or Fox Sports 1.