Bear Insider Cal Weekly Grab Bag – August 29, 2026

This week, JKS on the ACCN, Cal-UCLA banter, roster chaos, a Canzano and Wilner pod, Cal HOF relaunch, a Madsen promo, a Big Game primer, State Farm’s new face, and more basketball buzz.

In case you missed the JKS interview Friday at 4PM, Pacific time, on the ACC Network Huddle Special (also streaming on the ESPN app) with host, Roddy Jones, you can watch the replay via the link below (you will need to log in with your TV provider). His journey from Ewa Beach to Berkeley, a stellar freshman campaign and expectations for season two, and he is dual handed.

Fri, 8/28 - ACC Huddle Special: Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele

Bears and Bruins fans gear up for the big bro-little bro slug fest on Labor Day weekend. It isn’t pretty, but Cal is winning the pre-game battle.

Who is playing this Saturday? This is madness. Texas A&M Head Coach, Mike Elko, explains.

Canzano and Wilner discuss CFP expansion, what the networks will pay, legislation to save college sports, and a Cal-UCLA preview. Oh, and Wilner will be on hand next Saturday.

Cal revamps its Hall of Fame room plus a new location for the Cal Team Store. California Memorial Stadium will open the two new destinations for Golden Bear fans during the first week of the 2026 Cal football season.

Cal Unveils New Hall of Fame, Team Store Ahead of Football Home Opener

Mark Madsen was at Sather Gate this week to trade a made basket for a special prize.

Cal and Stanford go head to head at CMS in November. It’s never too early to forward promote.

Curt Cignetti is all smiles about his new State Farm Insurance gig. They even let him wear his IU gear. Saban and Sanders had to wear the Aflac. Curt’s got brand power!

BI reported this week on some highly regarded basketball recruits and their keen interest in the Bears. But wait, there’s more!