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Paws Plays of the Week E5: How the Bears Beat Boston College

In today's fifth episode of Paws Plays of the Week, Cal Hall of Fame QB and color analyst Mike Pawlawski breaks down several key plays in Cal's come-from-behind 28-24 win over Boston College. Free this one time.
October 2, 2025
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The Bears went on the road to Boston College, battled back from an ugly start, and sealed the game with a dramatic interception in the end zone. In this week’s Paw’s Plays of the Week, I break down three critical moments:

· Jacob De Jesus’ Texas route out of the backfield — a brilliant call from OC Brian Harsin to beat man coverage.

· The mesh concept in the red zone — a classic Mike Leach/Hal Mumme play that worked to perfection for the Bears.

· Luke Ferrelli’s game-sealing interception against a poor BC call into zone coverage.

We’ll talk offensive execution, defensive discipline, and how the Bears overcame penalties, miscues, and a hostile road environment to get a much-needed conference win.

Boston College played heavy man coverage, and Cal had the answers. From red zone conversions to defensive takeaways, these plays tell the story of a resilient football team. Plus, we look ahead at the next challenge: the Duke Blue Devils.

Don’t forget to leave a comment with the play YOU want to see broken down next week!

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Paws Plays of the Week E5: How the Bears Beat Boston College

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Enjoyed the breakdowns, Paws!

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