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California Golden Bears fall 41-7 to No. 21 Wake Forest in Week 7. Jackson Brousseau exits with injury, prompting Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele to lead the offense with 110 passing yards and a touchdown. Dominick Barry dominates with three touchdowns for the Demon Deacons.

This episode analyzes the offensive struggles of Ashten Emory (56 rushing yards) and Chase Hendricks (8 receptions), while breaking down defensive failures that allowed Gio Lopez to throw for four scores. We discuss Pat McCann's playcalling and the impact of Langston Hardy's pressure.

Looking ahead to the critical SMU matchup on October 24th, we evaluate whether the Golden Bears can rebound. Key players discussed include Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, Isaiah Crosby, and Dominic Barry. The conversation covers roster battles and necessary schematic adjustments for ACC survival.

In this episode: Offensive Collapse & QB Change · Defensive Breakdowns & Roster Battles · SMU Preview & Future Outlook.

More Golden Bears coverage, previews & recaps: https://www.beatlinesports.com/shows/california-golden-bears/
Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/cfb/cal/2026-10-18/transcript.html

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