Lupoi Debut Sparks Thriller vs UCLA | UCLA Bruins Football News

Cal football kicked off their new era under head coach Tosh Lupoi with a high-stakes, electric showdown against rival UCLA — and it was anything but predictable. With a revamped roster fueled by the transfer portal and both teams running mysterious depth charts, the game unfolded as a wild, back-and-forth battle. Cal struck first, then traded touchdowns with UCLA, who surged ahead before halftime thanks to explosive drives and a late field goal. Despite a clutch touchdown pass from Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, UCLA walked away with a 24-17 lead, boasting a dominant offensive rhythm. The second half promised more fireworks as both squads battled for control in front of a packed Memorial Stadium. 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/f4f78c489338652f