The Standford Cardinals had a double-digit lead in the final quarter against the California Golden Bears, but they failed to finish the job.
Stanford lost its fourth Big Game in a row and fell to 3-8 after blowing a 21-10 lead going to the fourth quarter.
The California Memorial Stadium fan base was understandably excited about the outcome, so it was time to rush to the field to celebrate.
One California Golden Bears fan took his excitement way too far as he snuck his way over to the home team’s sideline.
Video showed the equipment guy keeping his eye on the area to ensure fans weren’t trying to take any souvenirs back home with them.
One kid thought he was able to take a helmet without being seen, but the California Golden Bears equipment guy had pristine head movement and saw him take off with it.
That is when the action kicked off.
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The fan took off running, with the equipment guy running after him.
The fan had a sizable lead, but he started to celebrate his victory way too early.
The Bears equipment guy grabbed him, and WWE slammed him to the ground. He then gave him a final push before heading off.
California Golden Bears Complete Epic Comeback Against Stanford
California Golden Bears quarterback Fernando Mendoza threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns as he helped California rally to beat Stanford 24-21.
The Bears came back from a 21-7 second-half deficit.
With the comeback victory, Cal became bowl-eligible and will play in a bowl game in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2018 and 2019.