Former Cal Stars Now Face Off Against UCLA | UCLA Bruins Football News

It’s wild how college football keeps rewriting itself—this Saturday, former Cal kicker Mateen Bhaghani gets to face his old team as UCLA’s placekicker, after scoring 15 points for Cal last year. The transfer portal has turned rivalries into reunion games: UCLA’s roster includes five ex-Cal players—including starting RB Jaivian Thomas, WR Mikey Matthews, and DL Tyson Ford—and even their linebackers coach, Vic So’oto, was once on Cal’s staff. For Bhaghani, it’s a “dream come true” to return to the field where his career began—even if he’s now on the other side. This isn’t just about winning; it’s about personal journeys reshaping the game. 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/2892ec0f28204be7