Cal is primed for a showdown against Wagner this Saturday, despite Wagner’s brutal 87-3 loss to James Madison last week. Head coach Tosh Lupoi insists every team gets equal respect, focusing instead on Wagner’s defensive pressure and tackles for loss. Cal, coming off a win over Syracuse after a loss to UCLA, is 1-1 this season and heavily favored against the FCS opponent. The matchup pits first-year Cal coach Lupoi against veteran Wagner head coach Tom Masella, whose decades of experience earn Lupoi’s deep respect. Lupoi made it clear that last week’s score means nothing—preparation must be based on Wagner’s current strengths, not past results. Defensive coordinator Michael Hutchings echoed the message: every opponent deserves focus, and Cal’s goal is to execute flawlessly on Saturday.

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Cal’s bowl hopes are hanging by a thread after two shaky games—down to five of eight experts still predicting a postseason berth. With six wins needed for bowl eligibility, the team’s early struggles have fans and analysts divided. The Poinsettia Bowl is the only matchup mentioned by multiple sites, but even that’s uncertain. As Pac-12 realignment looms, Cal’s path to a bowl remains in their hands—with plenty of games left to turn things around and silence the doubters.

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Cal’s bowl hopes are getting murkier after two shaky games—narrow win over Syracuse and a loss to UCLA have cooled expert optimism, with five of eight analysts still projecting a bowl berth, but mostly for lower-tier games. Their next matchup against Wagner won’t change much unless they lose, which could seriously derail postseason dreams.

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Syracuse’s sloppy play doomed them in a 21-18 loss to Cal, with three interceptions—including one returned for a TD—and 15 penalties costing 132 yards. They led 12-0 early but couldn’t hold on, repeating the error-prone patterns seen in their opener against New Hampshire—only this time, Cal punished them. Quarterback Steve Angeli was part of the problem, while the offense outgained Cal and the defense held them to just 14 points (excluding the pick-six). Special teams flashed brilliance, but penalties erased those gains. Despite losing by three, the team’s talent is undeniable—but discipline and execution are now non-negotiable as the schedule gets tougher. Coach Brown has his work cut out.

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Cal’s defense is rewriting the script with explosive stats: safety Kingston Lopa leads the nation in interceptions with four and boasts a top-five PFF grade for safeties, while quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele delivers elite grades despite low yardage against Syracuse. Cornerback Daniel Harris shines with ACC-leading coverage numbers and sack production, and freshman Michael Klisiewicz stepped in to dominate pass blocking after Jimothy Lewis struggled. With key players sidelined, the spotlight turns to how tight end Dorian Thomas and cornerback Ricky Fletcher will factor as the season unfolds.

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Cal dominates Wagner in a blowout win, continuing their undefeated streak against FCS teams since 2005. While an upset is theoretically possible, the odds are stacked heavily in Cal’s favor — especially after Wagner’s recent struggles. The game serves as a developmental opportunity for backups and a routine win that won’t define Cal’s season, but it’s still a chance to build momentum before bigger matchups. Expect a comfortable victory with little drama — unless Wagner pulls off the unthinkable.

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Kingston Lopa delivered a legendary performance in Cal’s 21-18 win over Syracuse, snagging three game-changing interceptions—including a touchdown return with under a minute left—that sealed the victory and earned him ACC Defensive Back of the Week and Pro Football Focus’ national team honors. With four interceptions on the season (tied for most nationally), Lopa is already setting himself apart as one of the top defensive backs in college football, and with his NFL eligibility looming, this breakout season could be the start of something special.

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Cal’s football team is in a wild season with a brutal schedule ahead, and this past weekend delivered high-stakes matchups that reveal just how tough their road will be. UCLA stayed undefeated with a dominant 28-10 win over San Diego State, while Syracuse fell 21-18 to Cal despite outgaining them — thanks to Cal’s defense making clutch stops. Meanwhile, Wagner crumbled 87-3 against James Madison, setting scoring records, while Clemson narrowly beat Georgia Southern 22-7 amid quarterback uncertainty. UNLV’s hopes faded fast in a 44-6 loss to North Texas, plagued by turnovers. Virginia Tech kept their perfect record alive with a 44-21 rout of Old Dominion, Wake Forest pulled off a dramatic OT win over Purdue 38-36 after a pivotal review, and SMU crushed opponents 56-10 with their QB lighting up the first half. North Carolina State obliterated Richmond 73-0, smashing school records, while Virginia cruised past Norfolk State 59-3 and jumped into the Top-25. Pitt pulled off a defensive gem, beating UCF 12-7 — a stark contrast to their earlier blowout. Stanford sat out, preparing for their next challenge. As Cal looks ahead, they’re facing a mix of juggernauts and teams still figuring things out — and the results from this weekend paint a clear picture: the road gets tougher every week.

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