JOSH DUBOW
California running back Jaydn Ott (6) runs the ball for a 73-yard touchdown against Arizona during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Ott rushes for 274 yards to lead Cal past Arizona 49-31

By Josh Dubow Sep. 24, 2022 09:13 PM EDT
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Jaydn Ott ran for 274 yards and three touchdowns and

Oregon State linebacker and running back Jack Colletto heads in to the end zone for the game winning score as Fresno State defensive back Morice Norris tries to stop him during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Fresno, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)
Oregon State rallies past Fresno State 35-32

By Josh Dubow Sep. 11, 2022 02:27 AM EDT
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Jack Colletto scored on a 2-yard run on the

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams (13) celebrates after a 66-14 win over Rice in an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
QBs take center stage when No. 10 USC visits Stanford

By Josh Dubow Sep. 08, 2022 01:10 PM EDT
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Stanford coach David Shaw spends part of his offseason each

California quarterback Jack Plummer (13) throws a pass against UC Davis during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
California beats UC Davis 34-13 in season opener

By Josh Dubow Sep. 03, 2022 07:19 PM EDT
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Jack Plummer threw three touchdown passes in his debut for

FILE - California offensive lineman Matthew Cindric during an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., on Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Wilcox stayed at Cal with hopes of making Bears a contender

By Josh Dubow Aug. 18, 2022 01:33 PM EDT
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — After five mostly mediocre seasons at California, coach

Stanford looks to bounce back from worst season since 2006

By Josh Dubow Aug. 18, 2022 01:31 PM EDT
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — When Stanford was rolling through the Pac-12 early in coach

Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd, second from left, celebrates alongside coach Kyle Whittingham, left, quarterback Cameron Rising and wide receiver Britain Covey (18) after Utah defeated Oregon 38-10 to win the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
No. 14 Utah beats No. 10 Oregon 38-10 for 1st Rose Bowl bid

By Josh Dubow Dec. 03, 2021 11:37 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — As the Utah players celebrated the Pac-12 championship

Notre Dame's George Takacs (85) celebrates with Michael Mayer (87) after catching a touchdown pass against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
No. 5 Notre Dame beats Stanford 45-14, awaits playoff fate

By Josh Dubow Nov. 27, 2021 11:22 PM EST
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Notre Dame did its job and now all the Fighting Irish

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly leaves the field following an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame won 55-0. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 5 Notre Dame looks to keep playoff hopes vs. Stanford

By Josh Dubow Nov. 26, 2021 03:17 PM EST
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — All Notre Dame can do for now is prepare for the

California's Chase Garbers throws a pass against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Garbers returns from COVID to lead Cal past Stanford 41-11

By Josh Dubow Nov. 20, 2021 10:28 PM EST
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Now that California had nearly its entire team back,

California head coach Justin Wilcox, center, stands on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon State in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Cal excited to return for Big Game after COVID break

By Josh Dubow Nov. 18, 2021 12:55 PM EST
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — The level of excitement for Big Game week is always

California head coach Justin Wilcox, center, stands on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon State in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Cal coach says team followed protocols before COVID outbreak

By Josh Dubow Nov. 10, 2021 10:00 PM EST
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — California coach Justin Wilcox said his team followed

California head coach Justin Wilcox, center, stands on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon State in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Cal-USC game postponed over positive COVID-19 tests

By Josh Dubow Nov. 09, 2021 07:43 PM EST
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — California's game against Southern California was

Utah quarterback Cameron Rising hands off to running back TJ Pledger (5) during the second quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford, Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, in Stanford, Calif. Pledger ran 96 yards for a touchdown. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Thomas' 4 TD runs lead Utah past Stanford 52-7

By Josh Dubow Nov. 06, 2021 01:51 AM EDT
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Utah got off to fast start and didn't let up.

Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee passes against Washington during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Utah looks to maintain division lead in visit to Stanford

By Josh Dubow Nov. 04, 2021 05:28 PM EDT
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — After seizing control of the race for the Pac-12 South

California linebacker Nate Rutchena (42) celebrates after an interception against Oregon State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Garbers leads California past Oregon State 39-25

By Josh Dubow Oct. 30, 2021 10:29 PM EDT
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — After three straight Pac-12 losses to open the season,

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) passes against Colorado during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Cal's improved defense in for tough test vs. Oregon St

By Josh Dubow Oct. 28, 2021 10:10 AM EDT
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — After an uncharacteristic poor start to the season on

San Diego State wide receiver Isaiah Richardson, left, catches a pass against San Jose State cornerback Kenyon Reed (18) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
No. 24 San Diego St. outlasts San Jose St. 19-13 in 2 OTs

By Josh Dubow Oct. 16, 2021 02:41 AM EDT
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — San Diego State needed a spark on offense and Lucas

San Diego State quarterback Jordon Brookshire (4) celebrates a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against New Mexico Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
No. 24 San Diego St. seeks revenge at San Jose St.

By Josh Dubow Oct. 14, 2021 12:44 PM EDT
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Even as San Diego State rolled to its second 5-0 start

CORRECTS ID TO ELIJAH HIGGINS NOT JAYLON REDD - Stanford's Elijah Higgins makes a touchdown catch against Oregon during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Stanford rallies late to beat No. 3 Oregon 31-24 in OT

By Josh Dubow Oct. 02, 2021 07:49 PM EDT
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Stanford's comeback victory that stunned Oregon was