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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

UCLA running back Joshua Kelley (27) carries the ball during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Utah on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
UCLA seniors, Kelley look to go out with win vs. California

By Joe Reedy Nov. 29, 2019 06:22 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

California quarterback Devon Modster rushes against Washington State in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
USC’s passing game looking to test stingy Cal secondary

By Michael Wagaman Nov. 15, 2019 04:09 PM EST

Cal's Evan Weaver wants more than individual honors

By Michael Wagaman Nov. 08, 2019 02:58 PM EST
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — California linebacker Evan Weaver received word this week that he's among 12 semifinalists for the Dick Butkus award. That came after...

Utah running back Zack Moss (2) outruns California linebacker Cameron Goode (19) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Moss sets more rushing records as No. 12 Utah routs Cal 35-0

By Matthew Coles Oct. 27, 2019 01:41 AM EDT

California quarterback Devon Modster, left, hands off to running back Christopher Brown Jr. in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, October 19, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
No. 12 Utah's defense standing apart with elite play

By John Coon Oct. 25, 2019 02:02 PM EDT

California linebacker Evan Weaver (89) celebrates after a tackle on the final play of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. California won 28-20. California used a goal-line stand as time ran out to beat Mississippi, the Bears’ first road win over an SEC school since 1977 and the Pac-12’s first since 2010. Linebacker Evan Weaver swooped in from the outside and stopped Mississippi quarterback John Rhys Plumlee on a sneak as the clock hit zeroes for the last and most important of his career-high 22 tackles.(AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
California tries to get back on track against Oregon State

By Michael Wagaman Oct. 18, 2019 04:08 PM EDT

Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrates with head coach Herm Edwards, right, after an NCAA college football game win over Washington State, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
ASU making noise at midseason; Gordon stands out among QBs

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 15, 2019 08:08 PM EDT

California linebacker Evan Weaver (89) celebrates after a tackle on the final play of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. California won 28-20. California used a goal-line stand as time ran out to beat Mississippi, the Bears’ first road win over an SEC school since 1977 and the Pac-12’s first since 2010. Linebacker Evan Weaver swooped in from the outside and stopped Mississippi quarterback John Rhys Plumlee on a sneak as the clock hit zeroes for the last and most important of his career-high 22 tackles.(AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Pick Six: College football's best moments at halfway point

By Eric Olson Oct. 15, 2019 02:19 AM EDT

California quarterback Devon Modster (6) passes against Arizona State in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
QB Devon Modster to lead Cal into Oregon

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 04, 2019 06:50 PM EDT

Mississippi quarterback John Rhys Plumlee (10) escapes the grasp of California linebacker Evan Weaver (89) at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, September 21, 2019. California won 28-20. (Bruce Newman, Oxford Eagle via AP) (Bruce Newman/Oxford Eagle via AP)
No. 13 Oregon is coming off a bye against Cal

By The Associated Press Oct. 03, 2019 05:57 PM EDT

Colorado quarterback Steven Montez (12) throws a pass against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
California trying for upset at No. 13 Oregon

By David Brandt Oct. 03, 2019 03:03 PM EDT

Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels passes against California in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Arizona State beats No. 15 California 24-17

By Josh Dubow Sep. 28, 2019 01:46 AM EDT

Southern California quarterback Matt Fink throws a pass against Utah during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No. 21 USC looks to continue momentum at No. 17 Washington

By Joe Reedy Sep. 26, 2019 05:52 PM EDT

Arizona State wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk scores a touchdown against Colorado during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 15 California takes 4-0 mark into game vs. Arizona St

By Josh Dubow Sep. 26, 2019 12:30 PM EDT

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) releases a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
No. 15 California looks to extend fast start vs. Arizona St.

By The Associated Press Sep. 25, 2019 09:38 PM EDT