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FILE - California head coach Justin Wilcox encourages his players during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game on Oct. 15, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. Cal ranks last in the conference in scoring and sixth worst in the Power 5 at 23.2 points per game since the school replaced the offensive-minded Sonny Dykes with the defensive-oriented Wilcox in 2017. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson, File)
California opens season against FCS-level UC Davis

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2022 03:55 PM EDT

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

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 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 wide receiver Kekoa Crawford is tackled by Oregon cornerback DJ James during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
California at Oregon 10/15/2021

Oct. 15, 2021 11:53 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

Washington's Devin Culp (83) runs with the ball after a pass reception against California in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Washington escapes in OT with 31-24 win over California

By Tim Booth Sep. 26, 2021 01:45 AM EDT

California head coach Justin Wilcox rests on crutches as he stands on the field before an NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
California at Washington 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 09:49 PM EDT

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) is congratulated by teammates after throwing a touchdown pass against Sacramento State during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Garbers leads California past Sacramento State 42-30

By Josh Dubow Sep. 18, 2021 07:44 PM EDT

Sacramento State quarterback Asher O'Hara (10) leaps for a touchdown against California during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Sacramento State at California 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 04:47 PM EDT

TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) dives forward for more yardage on a carry as California linebacker Femi Oladejo, right, defends in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Johnston catches 2 of Duggan's 3 TDs as TCU beats Cal 34-32

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 11, 2021 07:19 PM EDT

TCU wide receiver Blair Conwright (22) reaches the end zone after catching a pass for a touchdown as California safety Elijah Hicks (3) defends in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
California at TCU 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 05:03 PM EDT

TCU head coach Gary Patterson calls a play against Duquesne during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
TCU's Patterson unbeaten against Pac-12 going into Cal game

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 09, 2021 03:12 PM EDT

Nevada wide receiver Romeo Doubs (7) makes a touchdown reception behind California cornerback Collin Gamble (21) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Nevada at California 9/4/2021

Sep. 05, 2021 12:15 AM EDT

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

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

Stanford quarterback Davis Mills (15) throws a pass against California during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Stanford at California 11/27/2020

Nov. 27, 2020 05:15 PM EST