Sam Jackson V

Cal will face the Stanford Cardinal for the 126th Big Game, inching closer to the end of the Pac-12 era.

Football beat writer Kenzo Fukuda sat down with Daily Trojan sports writer and football beat writer Jack Hallinan to talk about USC’s upcoming game against Cal.

Though the Bears fell 34-14 to the Utes, quarterback Fernando Mendoza showed signs of success. However, it was not a perfect day for Mendoza on the gridiron.

Cal will head to Utah to face the No. 16 Utes for their fourth in-conference competition of the season.

Memorial Stadium hosted a homecoming matchup Saturday night between Cal and Oregon State. In the end, the Bears could not stop DJ Uiagalelei and the Beavers on a night full of offensive fireworks.

Cal offensive lineman Matthew Wykoff lives his life with a magnetic conviction that makes him stand out from the rest. Wykoff’s determination and mindset establish a balance, resulting in a mesmerizing spectacle that highlights his prowess on and off the gridiron.

Cal will play No. 15 Oregon State for what could be the final time this weekend as it hopes to notch a win against one of the premier schools in the conference. It’s the first in a stretch of challenging opponents for the Bears this season.

But Cal’s momentum was fleeting. In the next play, the Bears’ point-after try was no good, leaving the blue and gold behind by eight points before giving the ball to Penix for the first time all night.

After a 2-2 start to the season, the Bears are rallying together to set up for a second half of domination.

In a game defined by momentum shifts, the Bears turned up the heat to take the Sun Devils, 24-21.