Chase Garbers
Oregon cornerback Mykael Wright, top, tackles California wide receiver Makai Polk (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Cal cleans up mistakes, beats No. 21 Oregon for first win

By Janie Mccauley Dec. 05, 2020 10:58 PM EST

Oregon quarterback Tyler Shough (12) runs past California linebacker Braxten Croteau (52) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Oregon at California 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 07:55 PM EST

Stanford celebrates after a 24-23 win over California in an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Stanford takes back Axe trophy, beats Cal 24-23 in Big Game

By Janie Mccauley Nov. 27, 2020 08:13 PM EST

Stanford quarterback Davis Mills (15) throws a pass against California during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Stanford at California 11/27/2020

Nov. 27, 2020 05:15 PM EST

Oregon State tight end Teagan Quitoriano (84) squares off with California safety Elijah Hicks (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. Oregon State won 31-27. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Gebbia's TD trifecta leads Oregon State, 31-27, over Cal

By Gary Horowitz Nov. 21, 2020 08:06 PM EST

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) throws over Oregon State outside linebacker Riley Sharp (56) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
California at Oregon State 11/21/2020

Nov. 21, 2020 05:59 PM EST

California quarterback Chase Garbers, center, runs in for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA in Los Angeles, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Thompson-Robinson propels UCLA to 34-10 victory over Cal

By Joe Reedy Nov. 15, 2020 03:30 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, California Golden head coach Justin Wilcox watches during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against the Oregon State in Berkeley, Calif. The season opener between California and Washington has been canceled following a request from the Golden Bears due to a positive coronavirus test for one of their players.(AP Photo/John Hefti, File)
UCLA hosts Cal on Sunday with limited time to prepare

By Joe Reedy Nov. 14, 2020 03:40 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2019, file photo, California quarterback Chase Garbers looks to throw against Arizona State in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif. Garbers has emerged as a reliable option under center at a school that has produced its share of star quarterbacks but most recently had shined on the defensive side of the ball. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Cal player tests positive for coronavirus, game in jeopardy

By Janie Mccauley Nov. 04, 2020 10:29 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2019, file photo, California quarterback Chase Garbers looks to throw against Arizona State in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif. Garbers has emerged as a reliable option under center at a school that has produced its share of star quarterbacks but most recently had shined on the defensive side of the ball. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Pac-12 embarks on short season with lots of new faces at QB

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 28, 2020 05:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, California cornerback Camryn Bynum, left, intercepts a pass intended for Washington tight end Hunter Bryant (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Seattle. Bynum changed his mind and returned to the Cal program after previously having announced he would enter the 2021 NFL draft. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
With quarterback Garbers leading the way, Cal tries to build

By Janie Mccauley Oct. 28, 2020 04:52 PM EDT

Virginia wide receiver Hasise Dubois (8) scores a touchdown against Florida defensive back Marco Wilson (3) during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Perine leads No. 6 Gators past Virginia 36-28 in Orange Bowl

Dec. 31, 2019 12:00 AM EST

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) hands off to running back DeShawn Collins (26) against Illinois during the second half of the Redbox Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Garbers big day leads Cal past Illinois in Redbox Bowl

By Michael Wagaman Dec. 30, 2019 07:52 PM EST

California's Wilcox looks for 1st bowl win against Illinois

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 10:10 AM EST
Redbox Bowl: California (7-5) at Illinois (6-6), Monday at 4 p.m. EST (Fox). Line: California by 6½. Series record:...

California coach Justin Wilcox, left, talks to an official during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against UCLA on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
California takes on Illinois in Redbox Bowl

Michael Wagaman Dec. 29, 2019 10:02 AM EST

California tight end Gavin Reinwald, right, makes a catch as UCLA defensive back Darnay Holmes defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Brown Jr. scores twice as California defeats UCLA 28-18

By Joe Reedy Dec. 01, 2019 02:17 AM EST

Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith watches from the sideline during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Pullman, Wash. Washington State won 54-53. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Around the Pac-12: Rivalry Week lacks luster this season

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 26, 2019 05:21 PM EST

Stanford wide receiver Donald Stewart (8) celebrates with teammate Osiris St. Brown (9) after scoring a touchdown against California during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Garbers' late touchdown lifts Cal past Stanford 24-20

By Michael Wagaman Nov. 23, 2019 07:37 PM EST

California quarterback Chase Garbers, right, passes against Southern California in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
California, Stanford limping into 122nd Big Game

By Michael Wagaman Nov. 22, 2019 03:31 PM EST

Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) passes against California in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Slovis’ 4 TD passes lead USC past California 41-17

By Josh Dubow Nov. 17, 2019 02:31 AM EST