Christopher Brown

FILE - In this Aug. 4, 2018, file photo, then-Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave takes part in drills at the team's headquarters during an NFL football training camp in Englewood, Colo. After a pandemic-shortened 2020 season, the California Golden Bears are excited to show off what they hope will be a much more dynamic offense with respected longtime NFL coordinator Bill Musgrave and veteran quarterback Chase Garbers. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Cal hopes full offseason helps QB Chase Garbers shine

By Josh Dubow Aug. 19, 2021 01:45 PM EDT

Oregon's Tyler Shough throws downfield against UCLA during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)

Shough, No. 21 Oregon still chasing Pac-12 title

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 05:17 PM EST

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) is sacked by Stanford's Thomas Schaffer (91) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Berkeley, Calif. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group via AP)

No. 21 Oregon looks to rebound against winless California

By Janie Mccauley Dec. 03, 2020 03:47 PM EST

Stanford celebrates after a 24-23 win over California in an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Stanford takes back Axe trophy, beats Cal 24-23 in Big Game

By Janie Mccauley Nov. 27, 2020 08:13 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo Washington State running back Max Borghi (21) celebrates with fans after Washington State defeated Oregon State 54-53 in an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash. Borghi is likely to get more rushing attempts under the new Washington coach Nick Rolovich. Borghi was an All-Pac-12 honorable mention last season after recording 1,435 all-purpose yards and 16 total touchdowns, second-most in the league. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren,File)

Around the Pac-12: Top RBs look for yards in short season

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 04, 2020 05:18 PM EST

Virginia wide receiver Hasise Dubois (8) scores a touchdown against Florida defensive back Marco Wilson (3) during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Perine leads No. 6 Gators past Virginia 36-28 in Orange Bowl

Dec. 31, 2019 12:00 AM EST

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) hands off to running back DeShawn Collins (26) against Illinois during the second half of the Redbox Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Garbers big day leads Cal past Illinois in Redbox Bowl

By Michael Wagaman Dec. 30, 2019 07:52 PM EST

California's Wilcox looks for 1st bowl win against Illinois

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 10:10 AM EST
Redbox Bowl: California (7-5) at Illinois (6-6), Monday at 4 p.m. EST (Fox). Line: California by 6½. Series record:...

Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Illinois snaps 5-year bowl drought with berth in Redbox Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 05:43 PM EST

California tight end Gavin Reinwald, right, makes a catch as UCLA defensive back Darnay Holmes defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Brown Jr. scores twice as California defeats UCLA 28-18

By Joe Reedy Dec. 01, 2019 02:17 AM EST

Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) passes against California in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Slovis’ 4 TD passes lead USC past California 41-17

By Josh Dubow Nov. 17, 2019 02:31 AM EST

Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels passes against California in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Arizona State beats No. 15 California 24-17

By Josh Dubow Sep. 28, 2019 01:46 AM EDT

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) leaps into the air to celebrate a 41-yard punt return by Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Miss, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Tagovailoa throws 5 TD passes, No. 2 Alabama rolls over USM

By The Associated Press Sep. 21, 2019 10:11 PM EDT

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) releases a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)

No. 23 California holds on to defeat Mississippi 28-20

By Chris Burrows Sep. 21, 2019 04:33 PM EDT

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

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

A fan takes advantage of a severe weather delay to throw a yardage marker into the stands at Husky Stadium during a weather delay in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game between Washington and California, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Seattle. The marker was later returned to the field. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

California pulls off stunner, beats No. 14 Washington 20-19

By Tim Booth Sep. 08, 2019 04:28 AM EDT

Washington quarterback Jacob Eason passes against Eastern Washington in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

No. 14 Washington hosts California in early Pac-12 showdown

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2019 02:35 PM EDT

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 press conference before so the California running back needed a little help to...