Cal Bears Fall to UCLA but Show Promise | California Golden Bears Football News

Cal Bears stumble in season opener, falling 45-24 to UCLA despite a gritty defensive stand and standout performances from newcomers like Adam Mohammed. Quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele threw for 271 yards and two TDs but also two costly interceptions. The run defense crumbled, giving up 277 yards on the ground, while the offense struggled to contain UCLA’s ground game. Still, the defense held strong in the third quarter, forcing three punts and showing flashes of promise. Fans packed Memorial Stadium, creating an electric atmosphere as Cal looks ahead to their next challenge against Syracuse. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c5604817d755c46f