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Bear Insider Cal Weekly Grab Bag – Sep 25, 2026

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 is entertaining
September 25, 2026
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This week, the cost to win, an unenviable ranking, game predictions, new gear dropped, a gameday warning, a rising star, and high-level travel advice. 

The Athletic’s Austin Mock developed a methodology to estimate roster cost for every Power 4 team.  Cal ranks 4th in the ACC. The remaining conference games include 2 teams above the Bears’ estimated roster cost and 6 teams below. The Bears’ only loss to date was against a team above them, the win (not including Wagner) was against a team below.  I think you know where this is going. 

Roster cost rankings

This week’s update on SP+ rankings for all 138 FBS Teams. Cal moved up 6 spots, but remains near the bottom of Power 4 teams.  Special Teams ranking not helping.  

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/49868647/2026-college-football-sp+-rankings-all-138-fbs-teams

ESPN SP+ projects Clemson as the victor with a 60% win probability. Has Cal grown enough as a team after 3 games to win the second all-time match up against the Tigers?

Clemson’s TigerNet claims to be the oldest and largest source of Clemson football, recruiting news and discussion.  Their prediction for tonight is a good read, even if you don’t like it. 

https://www.tigernet.com/clemson-football/story/clemson-vs.-cal-prediction-late-night-long-trip-and-a-big-test-for-the-tigers-24820

JKS continues to expand his brand.  You’re gonna like these. 

If you use Cal football parking lots, be forewarned.  Tonight, campus lots will not open to football parking until 5. 

ESPN's NFL draft analysts and CFB portal evaluators provide validation of what we already know about Kingston Lopa. 

Chancellor Lyons delivers profound leadership to the Cal community. He knows how to get around, too. 

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