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Bear Insider Cal Weekly Grab Bag – Nov 6, 2026

14 hrs ago by Scott Butler

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"

Friday Night Lights — Week 11

3 days ago by Ian Firstenberg

Take a look at how Cal's 20 recruits performed in their high school matchups last week.

Week after week . . .

6 days ago by Greg Richardson

Bears Collapse Again in 2nd Half, Fall to NC State 31-10

6 days ago by Jim McGill

Bears' 2nd half woes continue in decisive loss to Wolfpack

Bear Insider Cal Weekly Grab Bag – Oct 30, 2026

7 days ago by Scott Butler

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 its entertaining.

Senior DL Wilkins talks about discipline, his journey in sixth year at Cal

8 days ago by Ian Firstenberg

Derek Wilkins was candid about the team's defensive struggles following a difficult loss last weekend in which the Bears allowed six touchdowns in the second half.

Bear Insider Video: Southlake Carroll Cal Commit WR Blake Gunter

8 days ago by Jim McGill

Future Bear helps lead Southlake Carroll to big victory, talks about Cal future

Friday Night Lights — Week 10

10 days ago by Ian Firstenberg

Week 10 of FNL features of roundup of the Bears' 20 recruits and how they played last weekend.

Kingston Lopa Named Jim Thorpe Award Semifinalist

10 days ago by Cal Athletics

Cal Safety One Of 15 Named To Short List From Across The Nation

ENOUGH!!

11 days ago by Greg Richardson

Ruiz Report: JKS Returned to Near-Normalcy in Loss to SMU

13 days ago by Joaquin Ruiz

Joaquin Ruiz shares his raw thoughts and opinions after the Golden Bears' 59-20 loss to the No. 23-ranked Mustangs in his weekly "Ruiz Report" column. The "Ruiz Report" was born at The Daily Californian.

Bear Insider Ultimate Insider Podcast E143: Cal TE Taimane Purcell

14 days ago by Mike Pawlawski

Cal true freshman tight end Taimane Purcell joins former Golden Bears HOF quarterback and radio color analyst Mike Pawlawski on Bear Insider's Ultimate Insider to talk about family, football, the challenges of adjusting to college, and how he's learning to play with more freedom.

Bear Insider Cal Weekly Grab Bag – Oct 23, 2026

14 days ago by Scott Butler

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 its entertaining.

Bear Insider Ultimate Insider Podcast E142: Cal DB Cam Sidney

16 days ago by Mike Pawlawski

Cal defensive back Cam Sidney joins former Golden Bears HOF quarterback and radio color analyst Mike Pawlawski on Bear Insider's Ultimate Insider to talk about the art of playing nickel, preparing for success, and why mastering the fundamentals allows great athletes to play instinctively

Kahlee Tafai, In His Words: Why I Chose Cal

16 days ago by Bear Insider

In the latest installment of self-written Cal football player stories, offensive lineman Kahlee Tafai talks about his life journey and what prepared him for his transfer to Cal.

Tuesday Weekly Football Presser: Lupoi, Klisiewicz and Crosby on the Mic

17 days ago by Jim McGill

Head coach Tosh Lupoi, OT Mike Klisiewicz and safety Isaisah Crosby talk about loss to Wake Forest and the upcoming game at SMU

Bear Insider Ultimate Insider Podcast E141: Frederick Williams III

17 days ago by Mike Pawlawski

Cal starting left tackle Fred Williams joins Cal Hall of Fame QB and radio color analyst Mike Pawlawski on Bear Insider's Ultimate Insider Podcast for a conversation about offensive-line play, preparation, brotherhood, mental toughness, and the work it takes to win in the trenches

Friday Night Lights — Week 9

17 days ago by Ian Firstenberg

Grant Union's Rahzario Edwards flips his commitment to Ole Miss, dropping Bears recruits to 20. Here's an update of their most recent performances.

How we got here

18 days ago by Greg Richardson

Game Time At NC State Announced

18 days ago by Cal Athletics

Bears, Wolfpack To Meet At 9 a.m. PT

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