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Cal Opens 2025 with Statement Win: Breaking Down the Bears’ Victory Over Oregon State

An analysis of each of the units' play in Saturday's opening road win over the Beavers
By Mike Pawlawski
September 4, 2025
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Football season is finally back, and the Bears came out swinging. After months of anticipation, new faces, and lingering questions about how this young Cal team would gel, the Golden Bears opened the 2025 campaign with a decisive 34–15 win over Oregon State.

The Beavers may not be the same Pac-12 foe we’ve battled for years, but don’t let that take away from what this win meant. For the first time in a while, Cal looked consistent, confident, and composed from start to finish.

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