Christopher Brooks
SMU's Roderick Daniels, Jr. (13) dodges the BYU defense and runs in for the touchdown during the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. (Chancey Bush/The Albuquerque Journal via AP)
BYU stops late SMU comeback try, wins New Mexico Bowl

By Glen Rosales Dec. 17, 2022 11:30 PM EST

Utah Tech linebacker Kaejin Smith-Bejgrowicz (26) tackles BYU running back Christopher Brooks during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Provo, Utah. (Spenser Heaps/The Deseret News via AP)
Utah Jazz at Portland Trail Blazers 11/19/2022

Nov. 19, 2022 09:23 PM EST

BYU running back Christopher Brooks carries during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Baylor, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
No. 19 BYU hosts surging Wyoming

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 02:21 PM EDT

FILE - California running back Christopher Brooks scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA on Nov. 27, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. The transfer enters the season as Tyler Allgeier’s successor as BYU's lead back. He made his mark in three seasons with the Bears, leading California in rushing in 2019 and 2021 seasons. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
No. 25 BYU has experienced crew in final independent year

By John Coon Aug. 19, 2022 03:42 PM EDT

Southern California cornerback Isaac Taylor-Stuart (6) loses his helmet as he forces California tight end Jake Tonges (85) out of bounds after a long pass reception during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Cal's defense rises up, hands USC fourth straight loss

Michael Wagaman Dec. 05, 2021 02:19 AM EST

UCLA defensive back Quentin Lake, left, stops California wide receiver Kekoa Crawford short of the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
UCLA runs past Cal 42-14 to wrap up 8-win regular season

By Greg Beacham Nov. 28, 2021 02:12 AM EST

California quarterback Chase Garbers, center, scores a touchdown during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against UCLA on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
California at UCLA 11/27/2021

Nov. 28, 2021 12:09 AM EST

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's Tanner McKee looks to pass against California during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
California at Stanford 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 08:03 PM EST

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

Oregon State quarterback Chance Nolan passes against California during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Oregon State at California 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 08:07 PM EDT

California tight end Keleki Latu, left, catches a touchdown pass against Colorado linebacker Quinn Perry during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Colorado at California 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 04:23 PM EDT

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) works to escape the grasp of Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Cal finding encouraging signs heading into Colorado game

Michael Wagaman Oct. 21, 2021 02:56 PM EDT

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) throws a pass under pressure from Washington State defensive back Derrick Langford (5) in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
De Laura's return sparks Washington State past Cal 21-6

By Michael Wagaman Oct. 02, 2021 09:07 PM EDT

Washington State quarterback Jayden de Laura warms up before an NCAA football game against California in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Washington State at California 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 04:49 PM EDT