Justin Wilcox
UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson celebrates after running the ball for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
UCLA looks to bounce back in season finale at Cal

By Josh Dubow Nov. 23, 2022 12:00 PM EST

California wide receiver Monroe Young (14) misses a pass from quarterback Jack Plummer during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Oregon State on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Corvallis, Ore. Oregon State won 38-10. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Cal fires offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave and OL coach

Nov. 13, 2022 09:07 PM EST

Oregon State wide receiver Anthony Gould (2) runs past California safety Daniel Scott (32) and wide receiver Kenden Robinson Jr. for a touchdown off of a punt return during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov 12, 2022, in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Gulbranson's 3 total TDs help Oregon St. beat Cal 38-10

Gary Horowitz Nov. 13, 2022 12:31 AM EST

Southern California wide receiver Michael Jackson III breaks away for a touchdown against California during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
Caleb Williams' 4 TD passes propel No. 9 USC past Cal, 41-35

By Greg Beacham Nov. 06, 2022 01:29 AM EDT

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams (13) tries to score against Arizona defensive lineman Jalen Harris in the first half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 9 USC blocks out bigger goals, focuses on visit from Cal

By Greg Beacham Nov. 03, 2022 01:15 PM EDT

California quarterback Jack Plummer looks to throw a pass against Oregon during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Nix accounts for 6 TDs in No. 8 Oregon's 42-24 win over Cal

By Josh Dubow Oct. 29, 2022 07:03 PM EDT

California head coach Justin Wilcox talks to side judge Gary Reed during the second half of an NCAA college football against Washington game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
No. 8 Oregon sees room for improvement when facing Cal

By Josh Dubow Oct. 27, 2022 02:26 PM EDT

Oregon's Bo Nix throws down field against UCLA during the first half in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
No. 8 Oregon looking to stay unbeaten in Pac-12

The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 12:15 PM EDT

California wide receiver J. Michael Sturdivant, front left, is brought down by Colorado linebacker Robert Barnes, back left, and cornerback Kaylin Moore after a reception in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Folsom Field, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado stuns Cal 20-13 in overtime to win Sanford's debut

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 15, 2022 06:02 PM EDT

Colorado quarterback Owen McCown (7) throws a pass against Arizona during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Colorado plays 1st game under interim coach when Cal visits

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 11:57 AM EDT

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., center, cheers as members of the Washington State run onto the field before the team's NCAA college football game against California, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Ward throws 3 TDs as Washington State beats Cal 28-9

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 01, 2022 09:01 PM EDT

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

Notre Dame running back Chris Tyree runs in for a touchdown in front of California safety Craig Woodson (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Pyne throws for 2 TDs as Notre Dame beats Cal 24-17

Tom Coyne Sep. 17, 2022 06:33 PM EDT

California cornerback Isaiah Young (41) intercepts the ball against UNLV wide receiver Senika McKie (0) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Late-game defensive stands key Cal's 20-14 win over UNLV

By Joe Stiglich Sep. 10, 2022 07:56 PM EDT

UNLV quarterback Doug Brumfield (2) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Idaho State at Allegiant Stadium, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)
California, UNLV meet for 1st time following opening wins

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 01:01 PM EDT

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

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

Cal DL Brett Johnson out for season with lower-body injury

Aug. 27, 2022 05:32 PM EDT
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — California defensive lineman Brett Johnson will miss a second straight season after going down with a lower-body injury. Coach...

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

Cal coach Justin Wilcox signs extension through 2027

Jan. 20, 2022 05:40 PM EST
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — California football coach Justin Wilcox has signed an extension through the 2027 season. Wilcox was rewarded with the extension...