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UCLA rallied for a 45-24 win at Cal in Bob Chesney's debut, leaning on a strong ground game (Wayne Knight’s three rushing TDs and 279 rushing yards) and two first-half interceptions by Ta’Shawn James after Tao Johnson’s injury, with Nico Iamaleava returning late to seal the victory.
Berkeley students renew a fiery feud with UCLA ahead of their first meeting since 2023, flooding Piedmont Avenue with taunts and anti-UCLA signs, a 'Dunk A Bruin' fundraiser, and 'Fucla' merch as they brag about Cal’s status as the top public university and poke fun at UCLA’s rankings, all during the kickoff of new coaches Bob Chesney and Tosh Lupoi in a heated Cal–UCLA rivalry.
The article previews Minnesota's Week 3 college football game against California, highlighting five key matchups including quarterback performances, pass rush battles, coaching strategies, and player roles, emphasizing the significance of the game as a challenging road test for the Gophers against a stronger Cal team.
The Cal Golden Bears claimed their first 800 freestyle relay title since 1986 at the 2024 Men’s NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships, setting a new NCAA record with a time of 6:02.26. The team, consisting of Gabriel Jett, Destin Lasco, Jack Alexy, and Robin Hanson, surpassed the previous record by 1.16 seconds. This victory marks a significant improvement for Cal, as they finished third last year.
The 11th-ranked Arizona Wildcats are set to host the Cal Golden Bears at McKale Center in Tucson, Arizona, with Arizona favored by 17.5 points according to DraftKings SportsBook. The game will be televised on Pac-12 Network and can be streamed on Pac-12.com, with radio coverage available on the Arizona IMG Sports Network. Fans can also follow the game on Twitter for updates.
California running back Jaydn Ott, coming off an impressive Week 1 performance, expressed his lack of awe towards Auburn's reputation, stating that their name doesn't mean anything. Ott believes that what he has seen on film doesn't match up to Auburn's name and wants to instill in his teammates that they have just as much chance to win. Despite Auburn's successful debut under head coach Hugh Freeze, Ott remains focused on staying grounded and not getting too confident after a potential victory.
SwimSwam's final edition of the NCAA Men's Power Rankings sees Cal Golden Bears at #1, followed by Florida Gators at #2 and Arizona State Sun Devils at #3. Texas Longhorns fall to #4, while Indiana Hoosiers move up to #5. The rankings are subjective and a jumping-off point for discussion, with notable changes including Florida and Texas switching spots and Auburn and Louisville making big leaps up into a tie for 11th after strong conference championship performances.