Defense keys California's 24-17 win over North Carolina

California's Elijah Hicks (3) breaks up a pass intended fro North Carolina wide receiver Dyami Brown (21) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Berkeley, Calif. Cal won 24-17. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

California's Patrick Laird (28) dives into the end zone for a touchdown past North Carolina linebacker Jonathan Smith (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Berkeley, Calif. Cal won 24-17. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) eludes the tackle of North Carolina cornerback Patrice Rene (5) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Berkeley, Calif. Cal won 24-17. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

California's Ashtyn Davis (27) runs back a kickoff against North Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Berkeley, Calif. California won 24-17. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

California's Malik Psalms (23) upends North Carolina wide receiver Anthony Ratliff-Williams during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

California head coach Justin Wilcox watches his team take on North Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Berkeley, Calif. Cal won 24-17. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

California's Jaylinn Hawkins (6) and Luc Bequette (93) celebrate Hawkins' interception of a pass by North Carolina quarterback Nathan Elliott during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Berkeley, Calif. Cal won 24-17. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

California's Elijah Hicks (3) celebrates breaking up a pass intended for North Carolina wide receiver Dyami Brown (21) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Berkeley, Calif. Cal won 24-17. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

North Carolina wide receiver Anthony Ratliff-Williams (17) can't reach a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Berkeley, Calif. California's Camryn Bynum covered on the play. Cal won 24-17. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

California's Ashtyn Davis (27) comes down with an onside kick by North Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Berkeley, Calif. Cal won 24-17. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

California players celebrate after Cameron Goode ran a North Carolina interception back for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

California running back Patrick Laird (28) celebrates his touchdown run with quarterback Chase Garbers during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Berkeley, Calif. California won 24-17. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

California head coach Justin Wilcox, right, greets North Carolina head coach Larry Fedora following California's 24-17 victory in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

California head coach Justin Wilcox runs off the field following his team's 24-17 victory over North Carolina in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)