It was a landmark football season for the Golden Bears, whose fans came roaring back after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the disjointed 2020 season to be played behind closed doors in empty stadiums. This season could not have been more different: Week in and week out, the Berkeley faithful showed support and passion, exploding in applause after each touchdown and providing the backdrop for the marching band, cheerleaders and University of California Rally Committee. While marked by a mediocre 5-7 record, the Golden Bears were victorious when it counted, collecting wins against rivals Stanford and USC, much to the delight of Cal fans in attendance who stormed the field with gleeful exuberance on both occasions. These moments and more were documented by The Daily Californian photographers, who found inspiration in both the moments of glory on the field and the moments of intimacy on the sidelines and in the crowd. 

 — Theo Wyss-Flamm, photo editor

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