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BOWL BITS …
– Cal is in a bowl game for the second straight season after playing in the 2023 Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl. The Bears are making back-to-back bowl appearances for the first time since the 2018 Cheez-It Bowl and 2019 Redbox Bowl.
– Cal clinched a bowl berth for the second straight campaign by recording its sixth win of the season with a 24-21 victory over Stanford in the 127th Big Game on November 23.
– Cal is making its 26th bowl appearance and is 12-12-1 all-time.
CAL …
– Is playing UNLV for the second time ever with the Bears winning 20-14 in Berkeley on Sept. 10, 2022.
– Has outscored 2024 opponents 313-266. Cal's six wins have been by an average of 16 points per game and its six losses by an average of 8.2.
– Lost only a single game by more than one score (38-6 in regular-season finale at then-No. 9 SMU).
– Features a defense that is allowing 10.6 points fewer per contest (22.2) than the 32.8 it gave up in 2023.
– Ranks in top 20 nationally in five categories related to turnovers, including passes intercepted (T4th, 17); in which the Bears also lead the ACC; as well as fumbles lost (T6th, 3), turnover margin (T9th, +1.00 per game, +12), turnovers lost (T15th, 10) and turnovers gained (T16th, 22).
– Did not force a takeaway during its final three games after a previous string of 11 straight with at least one takeaway dating back to the final two games of 2023.
– Features two members of the program with ties to UNLV in DB Nohl Williams and defensive backs coach Tre Watson. Williams played for the Rebels from 2020-22 while Watson was UNLV's defensive backs coach in 2020.
– Has 31 players on its roster who went through senior ceremonies prior to the team's final home game against Stanford and could potentially be playing in their final game at Cal.
– Has 25 players with hometowns in Southern California.
NATIONALLY NOTABLE INDIVIDUALS …
– DB Nohl Williams leads the nation with seven interceptions, is tied for third with 16 passes defended, tied for third with one kickoff return touchdown, and tied for fourth with one interception return TD.
– P Lachlan Wilson is 12th in punting average (45.0 ypp).
– DB Cam Sidney is tied for 17th with two fumble recoveries.
– OLB Xavier Carlton is tied for 17th in total sacks (9.0) and tied for 18th in sacks per game (0.75).
– ILB Teddye Buchanan is tied for 17th in tackles (112) and tied for 18th in tackles per game (9.3).
Cal Squares Off With No. 24 UNLV At LA Bowl
The California football team takes the field for a final time in 2024 with a 6 p.m. PT kickoff on Wednesday vs. No. 24 UNLV in the Art of Sport LA Bowl Hosted by Gronk at SoFi Stadium. The Golden Bears (6-6) and Rebels (10-3) will meet for the second time in history.
WEDNESDAY LINEUP
Venue: SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, California)
Time: 6 p.m. PT
Television (ESPN): Bob Wischusen (play-by-play), Louis Riddick (analyst), Kris Budden (sideline)
National Radio: ESPN Radio - Roxy Bernstein (play-by-play), Max Starks (analyst)
Cal Bears Sports Network Powered By Northern California Toyota Dealers: 810 AM
Justin Allegri (play-by-play), Mike Pawlawski (analyst), Kevin Danna (sideline); SiriusXM Ch. 371 SXM App 371, The Varsity App
BOWL BITS …
– Cal is in a bowl game for the second straight season after playing in the 2023 Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl. The Bears are making back-to-back bowl appearances for the first time since the 2018 Cheez-It Bowl and 2019 Redbox Bowl.
– Cal clinched a bowl berth for the second straight campaign by recording its sixth win of the season with a 24-21 victory over Stanford in the 127th Big Game on November 23.
– Cal is making its 26th bowl appearance and is 12-12-1 all-time.
CAL …
– Is playing UNLV for the second time ever with the Bears winning 20-14 in Berkeley on Sept. 10, 2022.
– Has outscored 2024 opponents 313-266. Cal's six wins have been by an average of 16 points per game and its six losses by an average of 8.2.
– Lost only a single game by more than one score (38-6 in regular-season finale at then-No. 9 SMU).
– Features a defense that is allowing 10.6 points fewer per contest (22.2) than the 32.8 it gave up in 2023.
– Ranks in top 20 nationally in five categories related to turnovers, including passes intercepted (T4th, 17); in which the Bears also lead the ACC; as well as fumbles lost (T6th, 3), turnover margin (T9th, +1.00 per game, +12), turnovers lost (T15th, 10) and turnovers gained (T16th, 22).
– Did not force a takeaway during its final three games after a previous string of 11 straight with at least one takeaway dating back to the final two games of 2023.
– Features two members of the program with ties to UNLV in DB Nohl Williams and defensive backs coach Tre Watson. Williams played for the Rebels from 2020-22 while Watson was UNLV's defensive backs coach in 2020.
– Has 31 players on its roster who went through senior ceremonies prior to the team's final home game against Stanford and could potentially be playing in their final game at Cal.
– Has 25 players with hometowns in Southern California.
NATIONALLY NOTABLE INDIVIDUALS …
– DB Nohl Williams leads the nation with seven interceptions, is tied for third with 16 passes defended, tied for third with one kickoff return touchdown, and tied for fourth with one interception return TD.
– P Lachlan Wilson is 12th in punting average (45.0 ypp).
– DB Cam Sidney is tied for 17th with two fumble recoveries.
– OLB Xavier Carlton is tied for 17th in total sacks (9.0) and tied for 18th in sacks per game (0.75).
– ILB Teddye Buchanan is tied for 17th in tackles (112) and tied for 18th in tackles per game (9.3).
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