Cal vs. UCLA: What To Expect In Week 1
Bear Insider previews Saturday night's primetime showdown, a game that's rightfully getting a lot of attention with serious implications and classic bragging rights on the line.
5 Questions For the Opposition: Cal vs UCLA
As we prepare for Saturday night's season opener against UCLA at Memorial Stadium, UCLA 247 Sports lead writer Connor Morrisette responds to five questions about the Bruins and Saturday's game
Scouting UCLA - The Bruins Defense
When JKS and his mates take the field in less than seven days, who will they be facing off against? We take a look at the UCLA defense as Cal prepares for their season opener.
Scouting UCLA - The Bruins Offense
What will we expect to see from the UCLA Offense on September 5th
Exclusive: First Scrimmage of Fall Camp 2026 - Utilize the BI Promotion
Tosh Lupoi's first Fall Camp full pad, live tackling scrimmage is in the books and BI had exclusive coverage. The Fall Camp Promotion runs through August 27th
Tell the Whole Damn World - Bear Insider Key Contributor Kevin Kennedy To the Rescue
They boys from Tell the Damn World Podcast graciously allowed us to promote Bear Insider key contributor Kevin Kennedy's appearance on their podcast that brilliantly lays out how our very own Sebastabear has helped drag Cal Athletics from near-certain relegation to a path to future success
Take Advantage of the 2026 Cal Football Fall Camp Special
Sign up between 8/1 and 8/27 and get one month at $4.99 or one year at $79.99, savings of $7 for one month or $40 for the year! Get all the inside scoops and exclusive Bear Insider-only content as the Bears kick off the Tosh Lupoi Era.
The Four Big Questions Before Fall Camp Opens
The Bears are two weeks away from opening camp (August 5th) and they will do so with a new staff, a lot of new faces and a not a small amount of energetic momentum. They will also have to answer several important questions that will likely dictate how their season unfolds
Mason Mini, In His Words: Why I Chose Cal
Cal junior tight end Mason Mini delivers the next installment in a series of self-written Cal football player stories on how they got started in football, why they chose Cal and what makes the program special for them - Exclusive Cal Athletics content from Bear Insider
Cal DB Cam Sidney, In His Words: Why I Chose Cal
Cal senior nickel back Cam Sidney delivers the next installment in a series of self-written Cal football player stories on how they got started in football, why they chose Cal and what makes the program special for them - Exclusive Cal Athletics content from Bear Insider
Kamar Mothudi, In His Words: Why I Chose Cal
Cal redshirt sophomore linebacker Kamar Mothudi delivers the next installment in a series of self-written Cal football player stories on how they got started in football, why they chose Cal and what makes the program special for them
The Most Competitive Position Groups Entering Fall Camp - The Secondary
We go deep on five areas of the roster where the battle for playing time will be fierce. Our fifth and final analysis focuses on the secondary, as heated battles are underway at two of the three cornerback spots and both safety positions.
Lamar Robinson, In His Words: Why I Chose Cal
Cal senior offensive lineman Lamar Robinson delivers the next installment in a series of self-written Cal football player stories on how they got started in football, why they chose Cal and what makes the program special for them
The Most Competitive Position Groups Entering Fall Camp - Wide Receivers
We go deep on five areas of the roster where the battle for playing time will be fierce. Our fourth analysis focuses on the wide receiver group, where two transfers will likely start, leaving four other spots up for grabs.
The Most Competitive Position Groups Entering Fall Camp - Interior OL
We go deep on five areas of the roster where the battle for playing time will be fierce. Our third analysis focuses on the interior offensive line, where a transfer and a now-healthy transfer from 2025 plan to push the returning starters.
Frederick Williams III, In His Words: Why I Chose Cal
Cal redshirt junior offensive lineman Fred Williams delivers the next installment in a series of self-written Cal football player stories on how they got started in football, why they chose Cal and what makes the program special for them
Bastian Swinney, In His Words: Why I Chose Cal
Cal redshirt senior offensive lineman Bastian Swinney delivers the next installment in a series of self-written Cal football player stories on how they got started in football, why they chose Cal and what makes the program special for them
Joshua Pierce, In His Words: Why I Chose Cal
Cal redshirt soph portal transfer edge Joshua Pierce delivers the next installment in a series of self-written Cal football player stories on how they got started in football, why they chose Cal and what makes the program special for them
Isaiah Crosby, In His Words: Why I Chose Cal
Cal safety delivers the next installment in a series of self-written Cal football player stories on how they got started in football, why they chose Cal and what makes the program special for them
The Most Competitive Position Groups entering Fall Camp - Outside Linebackers
We go deep on five areas of the roster where the battle for playing time will be fierce. Our second analysis focuses on the Outside Linebacker room, where the Bears lost their top three players from 2025.
