Cal Bears

The Bears needed every point they could get to outduel Washington State 42-39. And it began with their first offensive possession, a 12-play, 65-yard drive capped off by a touchdown from tight end Jack Endries.

Winning 42-39, Cal beat its conference opponent, Washington State, with tremendous defensive performances. Recording two defensive touchdowns and six sacks, the Bears were led by the defensive side of the ball Saturday.

Cal’s new starting kicker Mateen Bhaghani began this season as a walk-on, but was suddenly he was thrust into the spotlight. With pride in both his heritage and athletics, this is only the beginning of the freshman’s journey.

On Friday, the Cal cross country teams will look to claim the Pac-12 championship in Washington. The race will be hosted by the University of Washington at Chambers Creek Regional Park in University Place.

The Bears will run in an ideal 76-degree weather this Saturday when they head down to Santa Clara to race in the Bronco Invitational. Cal will face the likes of Cal Poly, UC Santa Barbara and Fresno State at Baylands Regional Park.

Football beat writer Leila Rosenberg sat down to discuss the upcoming Pac-12 contest between Cal and Oregon State with Ryan Harlan, sports writer at the Daily Barometer.

Both the women and the men placed well in the Dellinger Invitational, each notching multiple personal record-setting times.

At times I am asked, “why would anyone care?” about football. After some reflection, I came to the understanding that there are a variety of reasons why I personally adore football, and I believe so many others do too.

Cal, last year’s regular season conference champion, will face the winner of Wednesday’s matchup of the No. 7-seeded Oregon Ducks and No. 10-seeded Colorado Buffs on Thursday to kick off the postseason.