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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.

Ahead of the 126th Big Game, we sat down with Stanford Daily co-sports editor Kaushik Sampath to break down Stanford’s season and this weekend’s matchup.

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.

For Patrick McMorris, family is everything. McMorris grew up in Santa Ana in Southern California, playing youth football across Orange County. But, while he was grinding on the field, he remained true to his family, maintaining his tight-knit relationships and understanding their impact on his life.

Sports journalism is a career path that I’ve grown to appreciate over the past couple of years. Even though it’s hard for me to simply watch a game as the wide-eyed, “throw ball far” kid from years prior, I will forever embrace the new perspective journalism has given me.

Now a sophomore in college, Nate Burrell has become even more common on Cal’s defensive line rotation. But, as always, Burrell’s goals go far beyond just holding down a spot on the blue and gold defense.

My choices as a sports fan have been haphazard at best, and downright moronic at worst. But I think this kind of lifestyle builds character, and makes the occasional wins even sweeter.

My entrance to the sport was quite a rude awakening — I didn’t understand football at all. But after years of watching first down after first down, analyzing play after play, I know the sport — and I know it damn well. Better than most.

The Bears lost against ranked conference opponent Utah, 34-14. This marks their second loss in a row and their third loss against fellow Pac-12 teams.

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.