Christopher Brown Jr.

It was Cal’s defense that held the line and produced the team’s first win of 2020, a 21-17 upset over No. 23 Oregon that ensured Cal’s fifth consecutive season with a win over a ranked team.

In late October, one would be forgiven for anticipating a clash that could decide the fate of the Pac-12 North. Instead, this game will feel more hollow.

After noticing McGill bite on the fake handoff and try to get into the backfield, Remigio slips out of the block and sprints into his slant route, leaving himself wide open for an easy pass.

Turnovers proved to be the deciding factor in this year’s Big Game, with two of Stanford’s touchdowns coming swiftly after Cal mishaps.

Neither side of the ball was able to execute, leading to a 34-10 beatdown that saw the Bears outgained by 264 total yards in the Sunday morning clash.

With less than 48 hours to prepare for their new opponents, the Bears and Bruins will continue their long-standing tradition of battling on the gridiron.

Anderson, who tallied 27 total touchdowns and nearly 4,500 all-purpose yards in his NFL stint, announced his retirement from professional football just under a month ago.

Cal fans have a lot to look forward to this season, and the avid viewer should look for space and precision in the offense as the season progresses. Bill Musgrave brings a new offensive philosophy to this Cal team and looks poised to have the first offensive identity since Sonny Dykes and his Air Raid offense.

The Bears have added more talent to their roster, landing former Wisconsin running back Bradrick Shaw as a graduate transfer.