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FILE - Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal watches during warm ups before the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, in Pasadena, Calif., in this Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, file photo. The National Signing Day period begins Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Oregon leads Pac-12 in recruiting for third straight year

By John Marshall Feb. 03, 2021 04:20 PM EST

California equipment truck driver Dustin Sandoval loads equipment for his team into the trailer outside Martin Stadium after the NCAA college football game between Washington State and California was canceled due to COVID-19 positive testing and contact tracing on the California team, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Cal at Washington State canceled because of COVID-19

Dec. 12, 2020 03:00 PM EST

California's Kuony Deng (8) and Muelu Iosefa (55) force a fumble after tackling Oregon quarterback Tyler Shough (12) in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group via AP)
Washington State seeks to avoid meltdown versus Cal

By Nicholas K. Geranios Dec. 10, 2020 05:27 PM EST

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

Oregon's Tyler Shough throws downfield against UCLA during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Shough, No. 21 Oregon still chasing Pac-12 title

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 05:17 PM EST

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) is sacked by Stanford's Thomas Schaffer (91) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Berkeley, Calif. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group via AP)
No. 21 Oregon looks to rebound against winless California

By Janie Mccauley Dec. 03, 2020 03:47 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

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) rolls out to throw the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon State in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. Oregon State won 31-27. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Cal-Stanford stagger into very different Big Game on Friday

By Janie Mccauley Nov. 25, 2020 05:07 PM EST

Washington players run from a purple cloud onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Arizona, in a stadium empty of spectators Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Pac-12's traditional rivalries look untraditional in 2020

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 25, 2020 02:27 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 cornerback Camryn Bynum, right, celebrates after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA in Los Angeles, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
After upheaval, Cal visits Oregon State on Saturday

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 19, 2020 06:36 PM EST

Oregon coach Mario Cristobal walks along the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Washington State in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Pac-12's postseason hopes dim among canceled games, virus

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 18, 2020 02:27 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

Tulsa Golden Hurricane running back TK Wilkerson (21) runs the ball during a NCAA football game in Tulsa. Okla. on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020.(Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
Cal-Washington game canceled after player's positive test

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2020 11:02 AM 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

Louisville-Virginia postponed due to Cardinals' virus cases

Nov. 04, 2020 08:49 PM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville has paused all football activities and its Saturday game at Virginia has been postponed at least a week due to a spike in...

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo Washington State running back Max Borghi (21) celebrates with fans after Washington State defeated Oregon State 54-53 in an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash. Borghi is likely to get more rushing attempts under the new Washington coach Nick Rolovich. Borghi was an All-Pac-12 honorable mention last season after recording 1,435 all-purpose yards and 16 total touchdowns, second-most in the league. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren,File)
Around the Pac-12: Top RBs look for yards in short season

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 04, 2020 05:18 PM EST

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