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Chase Garbers' 5 TDs Lead California Past Illinois in 2019 Redbox Bowl

The California Golden Bears are bowl game champions for the first time since the 2015 season.

California defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini 35-20 in the 2019 Redbox Bowl on Monday at Levi's Stadium. Quarterback Chase Garbers led the way for the Pac-12 team with five total touchdowns, helping it cap off an 8-5 campaign that included victories over Washington and Washington State with a win.

As for Illinois, it still hasn't won a bowl game since 2011 and lost three straight to finish the season.

This article will be updated shortly to provide more information on this game.