Bears fans stampede the field in celebration of the 27-15 victory over Stanford — joined by a dancing Ott and an electrified Cal football team.
The Bears retain the Axe.
Justin Wilcox on the sideline, Tim DeRuyter upstairs. That's what people have said about Cal's defensive rise into a top-15 unit. But another name has been a vital part to this renaissance as well: DB coach
@GAlexander21
, and his signature facial hair.
The entire Bears' team makes their way over to the Cal fan section, with players using helmets as bowling balls and David Reese conducting the Cal Marching Band.
BREAKING: Mike Bloesch, Cal's run game coordinator this season, has been promoted to Cal's offensive coordinator in lieu of Jake Spavital's departure to Baylor earlier this week.
Bloesch served as North Texas' offensive coordinator in 2021 and 2022. (1/2)
"I'll be quite honest, I was nervous on the sideline and I was praying so I can't give enough thanks to our defense and enough thanks to the god in that moment."
-Fernando Mendoza about the end of the game.
📸 : Daily Cal photographer Hugo Kwok
Nine years removed from retirement, Olympic gymnast Chelsie Memmel is attempting a return to the sport.
@ASudijono
sat down with the former women's all-around world champion and got insight into her inspiring story⬇️
"He's a dog, that's how I would describe (Fernando Mendoza). Or a Bear."
- Jaydn Ott's comments in the post-game conference on quarterback Fernando Mendoza returning to finish the game after a big hit
The sun is already set on the final day of regular season play in the Pac-12, but there’s still football to be played at the Rose Bowl.
Cal and UCLA will cap off the weekend in Pac-12 After Dark for the last time ever.
Kickoff is less than 90 minutes away
A year ago today, we handily defeated the Stanford Daily in the Ink Bowl for the fourth straight year.
If it weren’t for a pandemic we would surely be on our way to a 5-PEAT this week. 🤫
In other Cal vs. Stanford news, the Bears took down the Cardinal in men's water polo during overtime, heading to the championship game tomorrow against USC.
"It’s through his work and success that he’s come to understand just how important role models were to him and how much of an impact he can have with his actions." Read
@willcookee
's feature on Trey Paster below ⬇️
Ashtyn Davis' story is one of the reasons why we love sports so much— an underdog who has developed into one of the best Cal football has to offer:
Story by
@joshcal2020
The last time Cal football was the only undefeated team in the PAC was in 1977, when No. 1 USC lost to No. 7 Alabama just 10 minutes before No. 14 Cal was upset by Washington State
#Cal
🏈🏈
4-star RB Jaydn Ott has recommitted to Cal. The Norco High School product held offers from Oregon, Arizona State, Georgia, Nebraska and UCLA, among other schools.
#Calfootball
#signingday
#pac12
"Lineman dream flashed in front my eyes. I haven't scored a touchdown since pop warner... Probably a memory I'll have til the day I die. I did not expect to score a touchdown in college."
-Center Brian Driscoll about his fumble recovery TD.
Camryn Bynum was on the junior varsity squad at his high school just a handful of years ago. Today, he's on of the top cornerbacks in the Pac-12:
Story by
@sophiegoethalss
The Cal men's water polo team edges out USC 13-12 to claim the NCAA National Championship in Los Angeles, CA. 🏅️🐻🏅️This is the Bears' first national title since 2016.
@CalWaterPolo
@CalAthletics
@MPSFMensWP
@dailycal
"I was so happy, to play alongside my brothers were such an honor," Mendoza said in the post-game press conference evaluating his performance. "I think I played pretty well but the only thing that matters is winning."
Quarterback Brandon McIlwain adds another dimension to the Cal football offense. While it remains to be seen what his role will be right off the bat, his reliance on faith and individual drive are clear:
via
@joshcal2020
UPSET. COMPLETE. Cal takes down No. 23 Oregon to notch its first win of the season.
The Ducks came into the contest averaging 38.5 points/game, but the Bears' defense came in clutch to take home a 23-17 victory.
Whether it be on the football field, in the classroom, or through his magic tricks, Braxten Croteau's goal is clear: to outwork everyone.
@shailinsinghDC
provides a closer look at what makes the Cal outside linebacker who he is⬇️
BREAKING: Mike Bloesch, Cal's run game coordinator this season, has been promoted to Cal's offensive coordinator in lieu of Jake Spavital's departure to Baylor earlier this week.
Bloesch served as North Texas' offensive coordinator in 2021 and 2022. (1/2)
Elijah Hicks is named to the Pac-12 All-Conference First Team. The senior safety boasts a career-high three interceptions and 72 tackles this season
@CalFootball
@ELITHEMAN1
@pac12
As crazy as things may seem, it's worth remembering that people are still there for each other and that we can overcome the barriers presented to with the help of others. Read
@kabirr26
's feature on Yuta Kikuchi and all the
@CalMensTennis
player has done.
"One day we’ll once again be part of a crowded stadium cheering alongside people we don’t know. Tomorrow will come. As dark and gloomy as this storm seems, it bears remembering — the sun will once again shine."
The Bears have awoken and they've put the basketball world on notice, as
@CalWBBall
upsets
@SunDevilWBB
in round one of the
@Pac12Network
tournament.
🔽The Daily Californian has the story🔽
FOOTBALL | “The team took a break from its summer training schedule this past Saturday to welcome around 80 children and their families to the first-ever Golden Buddies Football Clinic.”
✍️Maria Kholodova (
@mariakholl
) & Kenzo Fukuda (
@kenzofuku
)
Tom Brady, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Tyler Johnson, Randy Arozarena and the tale of a near-Tampa trifecta 🏖️
@RyanChien27
tells the story of how Tampa became the home of some of the best teams in American sports ⬇️
"Much more could be said about the Sunday performances, but perhaps the most exciting performance belongs to redshirt senior all-arounder Emi Watterson." Cal women's gymnastics beat writer Mia Wachtel reports below ⬇️
The Bears narrowly avoid another Bruins touchdown thanks to a clutch tackle for loss by Ashtyn Davis. Cal wins its last regular season contest 28-18 and beats the UCLA at the Rose Bowl for the first time since 2009.
Good news for the Cal women’s gymnastics team, as three of its seniors will be returning to utilize a fifth year of eligibility.
@ASudijono
has the brief on this major development 🤸♀️
Cal men's basketball upsets Stanford 63-51 in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament. The Bears win their first neutral-court game in over three years.
Spirit, life and laughter — the Mima Mirkovic story, as told by
@surina_k
.
@CalVolleyball
's outside hitter has come a long way to where she is today:
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and Connecticut Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma are in Berkeley! “A Chat with Champions,” hosted by
@CalWBBall
, is now underway.
A brief summary of Justin Wilcox's press conference at following the loss if you missed it:
- Offense showed up, defense and special teams did not.
- Convinced by Fernando Mendoza's performance, will be the starter moving forward.
- Isaiah Ifanse was incredible.
As one of the most celebrated gymnasts in program history,
@kageorge98
has undoubtedly left her mark on Cal. But there were times when George doubted her future in the sport,
@ASudijono
writes🤸♀️⬇️
The Pac-12 title winners come into today’s meet after recording its second-best team score in school history. At Haas Pavilion, they celebrated a successful senior day after defeating No. 20 Iowa, 197.900-196.175. Cal will begin on Bars.
The Bears’ best away score of the season was enough to push them up one spot in the national rankings and secure a bid to the NCAA regionals in Oklahoma. Catch
@jocelynxhuang
and Mia Wachtel's recap of Cal at the Pac-12 women's gymnastics tournament below!
Another big home score from
@CalWGym
despite a late injury to star Kyana George. Maya Bordas comes up big for the Bears.
⬇️Check out
@SarahSi82290582
first DC article⬇️
Cal football's bowl game destination will be revealed later today. The Bears have been floated as a pick for the LA Bowl (Sofi Stadium) or the Independence Bowl (Shreveport, Louisiana).
Both games are scheduled for Dec. 16
Not every story has a perfect ending, but that doesn't take away from the value of the journey. Rachael Mastrangelo was one of many who had her senior season abruptly cut short, but she still left her mark with
@CalWGym
⬇️
@sarahsiegelcal
's feature⬇️
That's all folks. Stanford triumphs 24-23 in Berkeley and will go home with the Axe. This game will be remembered for a boat load of errors from the Bears, who had both an extra point and field goal blocked.
Daily Cal Sports has pre-Big Game content coming your way. Check out
@shailinsinghDC
's feature on
@chigi_123
's commitment to his team, to improvement and to his values.
Evan Weaver on the team's performance tonight: "I think we played horrible today... but no honestly, it's awesome to get a win! It feels pretty good to sit up here not all cranky and angry."
Cal twitter is using the Fernando by ABBA puns in surges tonight and rightfully so, the Bears could not have asked for a better debut from the young QB.
Marcel Dancy takes it 76 yards to the house for a Cal TOUCHDOWN and the Cal student section ERUPTS ‼️
The Bears are now up 27-3 with 1:21 left in the 3rd.
That's game. Oregon State Beavers gnaw on the Bears, 52-40.
Offensive fireworks, LOUD (not dead) crowd, Fernando Mendoza ABBA puns galore, definitely a fun homecoming game.