North Texas

After going 4-8 on the season last year, Cal football is now preparing for its 2023 season following the release of the Pac-12 football schedule Wednesday.

True freshman Makai Polk exploded out of the gate, catching five passes for 105 yards and surpassing his career high in receptions and yards.

For a moment there, Cal really did look like a team that had just defeated then-No.14 Washington, then they started playing like the Bears of the 2018 Cheez-it Bowl.

Thomas successfully kicked attempts from 32, 44 and 34 yards out against the Mean Green, and is now 7-of-8 on field goals through three games this season

Although Cal played a closer game than they would have liked, the Bears are undefeated this season.

Other than a few big-time completions to wide receivers Kekoa Crawford and Nikko Remigio, Garbers performed poorly and was lucky to have finished the game without a turnover.

The Mean Green scoring machine is on its way to Berkeley, but Cal fans rejoice — the Bears have been looking as solid as gold lately.

Though there are still tough defensive lines Cal will face in the future, particularly in Oregon and Utah, the line should be adequate (not stellar) once Valentino Daltoso gets back to full health.

Daily Cal sports editor Spencer Golanka sits down with North Texas' editor Matthew Suarez ahead of the Bears' clash with the Mean Green this weekend