Elijah Hicks
Southern California tailback Darwin Barlow (22) fumbles the ball as he's hit by California safety Elijah Hicks (3) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Berkeley, Calif. California's Trey Paster picked up the ball and returned it for a touchdown. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Utah's Whittingham unanimous AP Pac-12 Coach of the Year

By Anne M. Peterson Dec. 10, 2021 12:43 PM EST

Southern California cornerback Isaac Taylor-Stuart (6) loses his helmet as he forces California tight end Jake Tonges (85) out of bounds after a long pass reception during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Cal's defense rises up, hands USC fourth straight loss

Michael Wagaman Dec. 05, 2021 02:19 AM EST

California linebacker Nate Rutchena (42) celebrates after an interception against Oregon State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Garbers leads California past Oregon State 39-25

By Josh Dubow Oct. 30, 2021 10:29 PM EDT

Oregon State quarterback Chance Nolan passes against California during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Oregon State at California 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 08:07 PM EDT

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) passes against Colorado during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Cal's improved defense in for tough test vs. Oregon St

By Josh Dubow Oct. 28, 2021 10:10 AM EDT

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) passes against Colorado during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Garbers sets school QB rushing mark, Cal thumps Colorado

Michael Wagaman Oct. 23, 2021 06:54 PM EDT

California tight end Keleki Latu, left, catches a touchdown pass against Colorado linebacker Quinn Perry during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Colorado at California 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 04:23 PM EDT

California wide receiver Kekoa Crawford is tackled by Oregon cornerback DJ James during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
California at Oregon 10/15/2021

Oct. 15, 2021 11:53 PM EDT

Washington State quarterback Jayden de Laura warms up before an NCAA football game against California in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Washington State at California 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 04:49 PM EDT

TCU wide receiver Blair Conwright (22) reaches the end zone after catching a pass for a touchdown as California safety Elijah Hicks (3) defends in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
California at TCU 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 05:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 4, 2018, file photo, then-Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave takes part in drills at the team's headquarters during an NFL football training camp in Englewood, Colo. After a pandemic-shortened 2020 season, the California Golden Bears are excited to show off what they hope will be a much more dynamic offense with respected longtime NFL coordinator Bill Musgrave and veteran quarterback Chase Garbers. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Cal hopes full offseason helps QB Chase Garbers shine

By Josh Dubow Aug. 19, 2021 01:45 PM EDT

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 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 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

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, California quarterback Chase Garbers passes during warmups before a football game in Berkeley, Calif. Garbers started 10 games as a redshirt freshman, completing 61.2 percent of his passes with 14 TDs and 10 interceptions. Garbers will likely be the man again this season although UCLA transfer Devon Modster could push him. (AP Photo/John Hefti, File)
Cal seeks more potent offense in year 3 under Wilcox

By Josh Dubow Aug. 14, 2019 03:58 PM EDT

California head coach Justin Wilcox walks on the sideline during the first half of his team's NCAA college football game against Colorado in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
California's defense scores twice in 33-21 win over Colorado

By Michael Wagaman Nov. 24, 2018 10:30 PM EST