MICHAEL WAGAMAN
Stanford's Cameron Scarlett, center, is tackled by Washington's Elijah Molden, left, and Brandon Wellington during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Scarlett's career day helps Stanford beat No. 15 Washington

By Michael Wagaman Oct. 06, 2019 01:59 AM EDT
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Cameron Scarlett had the best day of his career, yet all

Washington's Cameron Williams (16) celebrates his interception against Southern Cal with teammate Kamren Fabiculanan (31) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
No. 15 Washington looks to end drought in Stanford

By Michael Wagaman Oct. 04, 2019 01:36 PM EDT
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Washington coach Chris Petersen isn't joking when he says he

California quarterback Chase Garbers prepares to pass against Arizona State in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
California QB Chase Garbers out indefinitely with injury

By Michael Wagaman Sep. 30, 2019 09:52 PM EDT
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — California will be without starting quarterback Chase Garbers

California's Cameron Goode (19) tackles North Texas' Rico Bussey Jr. (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/San Jose Mercury News via AP)
Garbers helps Cal run past North Texas 23-17

By Michael Wagaman Sep. 14, 2019 08:29 PM EDT
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — A third straight victory to start the season wasn't enough to

California head coach Justin Wilcox looks toward the scoreboard during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Cal on a roll as it faces North Texas

By Michael Wagaman Sep. 13, 2019 05:03 PM EDT
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — For the past four years, Evan Weaver has talked a pretty good

Brown's 197 rushing yards leads Cal past UC Davis 27-13

By Michael Wagaman Aug. 31, 2019 10:10 PM EDT
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Christopher Brown Jr. had never been called into a postgame

With no plans for defense to rest, Cal opens against Davis

By Michael Wagaman Aug. 30, 2019 03:46 PM EDT
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — As good as California's defense was a year ago when the

Clemson's Trevor Lawrence throws during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Clemson offensive line confident it could succeed vs Tide

By Michael Wagaman Jan. 08, 2019 01:58 AM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Clemson's first series ended in a three-and-out, yet

Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a pass during the first half of the Redbox Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Herbert sparks Oregon past Michigan State 7-6 in Redbox Bowl

By Michael Wagaman Dec. 31, 2018 07:08 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert did just enough to keep his streak intact

California head coach Justin Wilcox walks on the sideline during the first half of his team's NCAA college football game against Colorado in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
California's defense scores twice in 33-21 win over Colorado

By Michael Wagaman Nov. 24, 2018 10:30 PM EST
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — California coach Justin Wilcox has come to accept his team's

Buffaloes have a final chance to become bowl eligible

By Michael Wagaman Nov. 23, 2018 02:51 PM EST
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Colorado interim coach Kurt Roper fully understands the

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, California quarterback Chase Garbers, left, celebrates with right guard Ryan Gibson after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California in Los Angeles. As big as beating USC was for Cal, a win over Stanford would be even more so. The Cardinal have won eight straight against the Golden Bears, many of them lopsided victories. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)
Cal hoping to end 8-year skid against Stanford in Big Game

By Michael Wagaman Nov. 16, 2018 10:39 AM EST
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — California coach Justin Wilcox has always emphasized to his

California quarterback Chase Garbers, right, passes against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Cal uses defense to stun No. 15 Washington, 12-10

By Michael Wagaman Oct. 27, 2018 09:50 PM EDT
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — With a fully extended arm that barely grazed the end zone

Washington quarterback Jake Browning (3) passes against Colorado during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Seattle. Washington won 27-13. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
No. 15 Washington in control of Pac-12 destiny against Cal

By Michael Wagaman Oct. 26, 2018 03:08 PM EDT
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Washington defensive tackle Greg Gains found himself in the

California's Elijah Hicks (3) breaks up a pass intended fro North Carolina wide receiver Dyami Brown (21) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Berkeley, Calif. Cal won 24-17. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Defense keys California's 24-17 win over North Carolina

By Michael Wagaman Sep. 01, 2018 03:42 PM EDT
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Rotating three quarterbacks had mixed results