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Cal Edges, OLB Preview: Solomon Williams is Leading the Way

3 days ago by Joaquin Ruiz

Cal Edges, OLB Preview: Solomon Williams is Leading the Way

Similar to the interior defensive line, the Golden Bears’ ability to set the edge will largely rest on the shoulders of multiple transfer portal acquisitions.

By Joaquin Ruiz

FOOTBALL

5 Questions For the Opposition: Cal vs UCLA

Football · 3 days ago by Bear Insider

5 Questions For the Opposition: Cal vs UCLA

As we prepare for Saturday night's season opener against UCLA at Memorial Stadium, UCLA 247 Sports lead writer Connor Morrisette responds to five questions about the Bruins and Saturday's game

By Bear Insider

FOOTBALL

Cal Football Defensive Tackles Preview: Bears Leaning on DT Portal Transfers

Football · 4 days ago by Jim McGill

Cal Football Defensive Tackles Preview: Bears Leaning on DT Portal Transfers

Jericho Johnson and Jayden Williams' arrival and the hopeful return of DT/DE Nate Burrell likely to play big role in Bears' prospects up the middle in 2026

By Jim McGill

FOOTBALL

Cal Offensive Line Preview: So Far, So Good

Football · 5 days ago by Joaquin Ruiz

Cal Offensive Line Preview: So Far, So Good

For the Golden Bears, it all starts with the big boys up front.

By Joaquin Ruiz

FOOTBALL

Scouting UCLA - The Bruins Defense

Football · 5 days ago by Bear Insider

Scouting UCLA - The Bruins Defense

When JKS and his mates take the field in less than seven days, who will they be facing off against? We take a look at the UCLA defense as Cal prepares for their season opener.

By Bear Insider

BASKETBALL

Bear Insider Cal Weekly Grab Bag – August 29, 2026

Basketball · 5 days ago by Scott Butler

Bear Insider Cal Weekly Grab Bag – August 29, 2026

Our weekly walkthrough of some of the most interesting stories of the week, mainly football and basketball. Not always directly tied to Cal, but they offer useful context for the program’s present and future. As Ron Rivera says, “It’s interesting but not important” —still, some of it's entertaining

By Scott Butler

FOOTBALL

Cal Running Backs Preview: Lots of New Faces, Big Expectations

Football · 6 days ago by Jim McGill

Cal Running Backs Preview: Lots of New Faces, Big Expectations

The Bears replaced the top three backs in their rotation last season with a talented new crop ready to make their mark

By Jim McGill

FOOTBALL

Cal Tight End Preview: Best In The Nation?

Football · 7 days ago by Joaquin Ruiz

Cal Tight End Preview: Best In The Nation?

With veterans and promising youth, the Golden Bears have one of America's premier tight end corps.

By Joaquin Ruiz

BASKETBALL

The Rodcast: Nicholas Mitrovic Film Review

Basketball · 7 days ago by Rod Benson

The Rodcast: Nicholas Mitrovic Film Review

In today's Rodcast, former Cal and professional center Rod Benson breaks down film of Cal F/C frosh signee Nicholas Mitrovic

By Rod Benson

FOOTBALL

Cal Wide Receiver Preview: From Thin to Fully-Stocked Pantry

Football · 8 days ago by Jim McGill

Cal Wide Receiver Preview: From Thin to Fully-Stocked Pantry

As one of the top young quarterbacks in the country returns in soph QB Jaron Keawe Sagapolutele, the Bears look poised to be far more dangerous in the passing game in 2026 with a new array of targets

By Jim McGill