Patrick Laird
TCU players celebrate a 10-7 overtime win against California in the Cheez-It Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
TCU beats Cal 10-7 in overtime of wild Cheez-It Bowl

By John Marshall Dec. 27, 2018 12:43 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, 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. California, TCU looking to close out 2018 season on a high note at Cheez-It Bowl on Dec. 26, after struggling to gain bowl eligibility. Cal is looking for its first bowl win in its second season under coach Wilcox after becoming bowl eligible for the first time since 2015. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
California faces TCU in Cheez-It Bowl in Phoenix

Dec. 25, 2018 02:39 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, 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. California, TCU looking to close out 2018 season on a high note at Cheez-It Bowl on Dec. 26, after struggling to gain bowl eligibility. Cal is looking for its first bowl win in its second season under coach Wilcox after becoming bowl eligible for the first time since 2015. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Points at a premium between Cal and TCU at Cheez-It Bowl

By John Marshall Dec. 25, 2018 02:09 PM EST

Clemson WR Renfrow wins Burslworth Trophy, honoring walk-ons

Dec. 03, 2018 04:27 PM EST
SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) — Clemson wide receiver Hunter Renfrow has won the Burlsworth Trophy, which goes to the top college football who began his career as a walk-on....

Stanford running back Bryce Love (20) runs the ball as California linebacker Evan Weaver (89) defends in the second quarter of a football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Stanford wins 9th straight Big Game, 23-13 over California

By Josh Dubow Dec. 01, 2018 06:34 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Stanford wide receiver JJ Arcega-Whiteside, left, catches a touchdown pass next to UCLA defensive back Darnay Holmes during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Pasadena, Calif. Stanford's best offense has been having K.J. Costello throw the ball up to Arcega-Whiteside and let the physical receiver come down with the catch or draw a penalty. Arcega-Whiteside has caught 14 TD passes, tying the school record set by Pro Football Hall of Famer James Lofton in 1977. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Big Game features winning teams for a change

By Josh Dubow Nov. 30, 2018 12:47 PM EST

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

Buffaloes have a final chance to become bowl eligible

By Michael Wagaman Nov. 23, 2018 02:51 PM EST
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Colorado interim coach Kurt Roper fully understands the challenge in his team's Pac-12 finale against California. A win over...

California wide receiver Jeremiah Hawkins, left, gets caught by Southern California linebacker Cameron Smith after catching a short pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Defensive Cal snaps 14-game skid vs USC with 15-14 victory

By Greg Beacham Nov. 11, 2018 01:54 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 State running back Max Borghi celebrates with quarterback Gardner Minshew II after scoring a touchdown in the first half against Stanford during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Don Feria)
No. 10 Washington St continues quest for playoff facing Cal

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 02, 2018 01:27 PM EDT

No. 10 Washington State hosts Cal in quest for playoffs

By The Associated Press Nov. 01, 2018 09:52 AM EDT
California (5-3, 2-3 Pac-12) at No. 10 Washington State (7-1, 4-1, No. 8 CFP), 10:45 p.m. EST (ESPN) Line: Washington State by 10 ½. ...

California quarterback Chase Garbers, right, passes against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Cal uses defense to stun No. 15 Washington, 12-10

By Michael Wagaman Oct. 27, 2018 09:50 PM 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

No. 15 Washington travels to play California

By The Associated Press Oct. 25, 2018 03:56 PM EDT
No. 15 Washington (6-2, 4-1 Pac 12) at California (4-3, 1-3), 6:30 p.m. ET (FS1) Line: Washington by 11½. Series record: Washington leads...

Tennessee defensive lineman Kyle Phillips (5) and Tennessee defensive lineman Alexis Johnson Jr. (98) go after Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Knoxville, Tenn. (Joy Kimbrough /The Daily Times via AP)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2018 09:41 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

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

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

By Michael Wagaman Sep. 01, 2018 03:42 PM EDT