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FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, California quarterback Chase Garbers, left, celebrates with right guard Ryan Gibson after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California in Los Angeles. As big as beating USC was for Cal, a win over Stanford would be even more so. The Cardinal have won eight straight against the Golden Bears, many of them lopsided victories. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)
Cal hoping to end 8-year skid against Stanford in Big Game

By Michael Wagaman Nov. 16, 2018 10:39 AM EST

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Cal's improved defense looks to end losing streak to USC

By Dan Greenspan Nov. 09, 2018 10:17 AM EST

Washington State linebacker Peyton Pelluer (47) tackles California running back Patrick Laird (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
No. 10 Washington State beats California 19-13

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 04, 2018 01:15 AM EDT

Washington quarterback Jake Browning (3) passes against Colorado during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Seattle. Washington won 27-13. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
No. 15 Washington in control of Pac-12 destiny against Cal

By Michael Wagaman Oct. 26, 2018 03:08 PM EDT

California quarterback Chase Garbers throws to fullback Malik McMorris during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon State in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Laird has 3 TDs runs in 49-7 Cal win over Oregon State

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 20, 2018 07:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, California coach Justin Wilcox looks at the scoreboard during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against BYU in Provo, Utah. The California Golden Bears are looking for a boost in their game against Oregon State in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, after a three-game losing streak and a demoralizing loss to UCLA last weekend. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
One losing streak will end when Oregon St hosts Cal

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 19, 2018 07:28 PM EDT

California running back Marcel Dancy, front left, gets turned around by UCLA's Ethan Fernea (39) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Chip Kelly gets 1st win at UCLA, 37-7 over California

By Josh Dubow Oct. 13, 2018 10:27 PM EDT

Kelly wants Bruins to focus on task at hand, not 0-5 record

By Michael Wagaman Oct. 12, 2018 01:26 PM EDT
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Chip Kelly hasn't gotten too caught up in UCLA's winless start and doesn't want his players to, either. That's why the Bruins...

Arizona defensive end JB Brown (12) knocks the ball away from California quarterback Brandon McIlwain (5) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Chris Coduto)
Wildcats take advantage of turnovers to beat Cal 24-17

By Bob Baum Oct. 07, 2018 02:50 AM EDT

California coach Justin Wilcox watches warmups before the team's NCAA college football game against Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Don Feria)
Bears head to Arizona looking for first Pac-12 victory

By Bob Baum Oct. 05, 2018 10:49 PM EDT

California's Jordan Duncan (2) celebrates with Vic Wharton III after scoring a touchdown against Idaho State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Garbers passes for 3 TDs in Cal's 45-23 win over Idaho State

By Michael Wagaman Sep. 16, 2018 01:33 AM EDT