"The Bears have undergone seismic change since their 2024 season ended with a 6-7 record after a 24-13 defeat to UNLV at the LA Bowl. Cal will take the field in Corvallis with 57 players new to the team, including 13 starters who weren't part of the program a year ago. Golden Bears legend and former NFL head coach Ron Rivera came on board as general manager, and coach Justin Wilcox's staff has six new assistants, including both coordinators."
"That's a really good question and I would say . . . yes, he answered after a brief pause. However, very optimistic because of the practice that we see. Each time we play and every experience we have out there together, we're going to get better and better and better. Are there more unknowns? Potentially, but I'm very optimistic about what we can accomplish together. Until kickoff, that will be a mystery."
Cal opens the 2025 season Saturday at Oregon State after a 6-7 2024 campaign that ended with a 24-13 loss to UNLV in the LA Bowl. The roster features 57 new players and 13 starters who were not with the program a year ago. Ron Rivera joined as general manager and Justin Wilcox's staff added six assistants, including both coordinators. Practices and scrimmages were closed, leaving external observers uncertain about the team's readiness. Five-star freshman Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele won the starting quarterback job over Ohio State transfer Devin Brown after a record-setting 10,653-yard high school career.
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