TEMPE, Ariz. — Cal kicker Giorgio Tavecchio says he never notices the distance of his field goal attempts — except in his dreams.

He probably noticed the length of his last kick Saturday, because it was a dream come true.

Tavecchio nailed a 24-yard field goal with 21 seconds left to lift the Bears to a 23-21 victory over Arizona State in front of 43,659 at Sun Devil Stadium.

"My mentality before I kick a field goal is, I really don't remember how far it is," Tavecchio said. "In my dreams, it's always 55 yards. I don't think of distances in reality, but in my dreams, why not?"

Tavecchio's game-winner made up for his miss from 39 yards out with 5:46 remaining that also would have given the Bears the lead. He said it was the first game-winning field goal he's ever made at any level.

"I was praying for (another chance)," Tavecchio said.