All articles tagged with #cal
Originally Published 10 days ago — by South Bend Tribune
Notre Dame coach Micah Shrewsberry confronted referees after a controversial ending to a game against Cal, where a disputed foul and subsequent free throws led to a Cal victory. Shrewsberry apologized for his actions, which were publicly reprimanded by the ACC, and the game was marked by contentious officiating and a late Irish collapse.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by Yahoo Sports
Hawaii staged a dramatic comeback in the Hawaii Bowl, overcoming a 21-point deficit to beat Cal 35-31 with a last-minute touchdown, despite losing their starting quarterback. The game ended with a postgame fight after a series of late-game events, including a fumble and multiple shoves. Hawaii's freshman quarterback Micah Alejado played a key role in the comeback, and the victory marked Hawaii's first winning season since 2019.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by WDRB
Louisville football lost a close game to Cal in overtime, despite having the chance to win, due to mistakes, penalties, and lack of toughness, leading to disappointment and concerns about their readiness for upcoming challenges.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Card Chronicle
Louisville Cardinals, ranked No. 15, face Cal Golden Bears in a college football game at L&N Stadium, with Louisville favored by 18.5 points. The game features strong Louisville defense and a talented Cal quarterback, Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele. Louisville aims to extend its winning streak and improve its conference record, while Cal looks to become bowl eligible. The game is set for 7 p.m. on ESPN2.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by TechSideline.com
Virginia Tech's thrilling 42-34 double overtime victory over Cal exemplifies the chaotic and charming spirit of college football, showcasing its unpredictable, passionate, and unique nature that keeps fans hooked despite a challenging season.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Bleacher Report
Cal mocked North Carolina and Bill Belichick with humorous scoreboard messages during a game, following UNC's support statements for Belichick amid rumors of a contract buyout; this is part of a series of playful jabs from opponents after UNC's losses this season.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
North Carolina under coach Bill Belichick suffered a narrow 21-18 defeat to Cal, marked by a crucial late fumble by Nathan Leacock that cost them a potential win, amid ongoing off-field issues and a challenging start to the season.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Sports Illustrated
Week 4 of college football saw several prominent fan bases express frustration due to disappointing team performances, including Clemson's historic loss, Illinois and Cal's struggles, Wisconsin and Oklahoma State's poor starts, North Carolina's underwhelming debut under Bill Belichick, and Arkansas's missed opportunities, highlighting a season of upheaval and unmet expectations.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Star Tribune
The Minnesota Gophers, despite a strong defense, lost their first game of the season 27-14 to Cal, primarily due to a costly muffed punt and struggles in containing Cal's freshman quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, who threw for 279 yards and three touchdowns.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Olympics
Defending champions and favorites, University of Oklahoma Sooners, suffered a shocking collapse in the NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships, finishing third in the semi-finals and missing the finals. Utah and Florida advanced to the finals, while LSU's Haleigh Bryant captured the all-around title. The University of California Golden Bears also advanced to the finals, marking a program record after a steady rise under coaches Liz Crandall-Howell and Justin Howell.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
The NCAA gymnastics championships in Fort Worth, Texas are set to be a whirlwind competition with experts predicting Oklahoma, LSU, Cal, and Florida as top contenders, while also highlighting standout routines and potential upsets. Despite Oklahoma's historic season, experts believe LSU and Cal have the potential to dethrone the defending champions, with LSU's Haleigh Bryant and Cal's Mya Lauzon standing out as top all-around contenders. The competition is expected to be fierce, with razor-thin margins and the potential for upsets, making it a must-watch event for gymnastics fans.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by SwimSwam
The final day of the 2024 Men’s NCAA Championships features prelims in the 200 back, 100 free, 200 breast, and 200 fly, with Arizona State leading the team standings. Notable performances include Cal's Destin Lasco setting a pool record in the 200 back, Tennessee's Jordan Crooks securing the top seed in the 100 free, and Penn's Matt Fallon leading the 200 breast prelims. Cal's Dare Rose and Arizona State's Ilya Kharun are top contenders in the 200 fly, while Arizona State's Leon Marchand aims to defend his 200 breast title.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by SwimSwam
The 2024 Women's Pac-12 Championships featured a busy third finals session with five individual events in the pool, including the 400 IM, 100 butterfly, 200 freestyle, 100 breaststroke, and 100 backstroke. USC won the 400 medley relay, while Cal maintained its lead in the overall standings. Standout performances included USC's Kaitlyn Dobler winning the 100 breaststroke and Cal's Isabelle Stadden taking the 100 backstroke title.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by SwimSwam
In a highly anticipated dual meet, #1 Arizona State faced off against #2 Cal in Berkeley. The Cal women dominated the 200 medley relay, while the ASU men narrowly lost to Cal in the 200 medley relay. Notable performances included ASU's Deniz Ertan winning the 1000 free and Zalan Sarkany winning the men's 1000 free, while Cal's Stephanie Akakabota and Eloise Riley secured victories in the women's 50 and 100 free, respectively. The meet saw several close races and strong performances from both teams.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS Sports
Texas Tech will face Cal in the Independence Bowl, marking their second all-time meeting. Cal secured a bowl bid after three consecutive losing seasons, while Texas Tech qualified for their third straight bowl game. Cal quarterback Fernando Mendoza has been a key factor in their success, while Texas Tech's Tahj Brooks will play and announced his return for the 2024 season. Cal's final game in the Pac-12 adds significance to the matchup. The prediction favors Cal, with a close game expected.