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Hawaii rallied from a 21-0 deficit to beat California 35-31 in the Hawaii Bowl, with backup quarterback Luke Weaver throwing a game-winning 22-yard touchdown pass in the final seconds, marking Hawaii's first nine-win season since 2019.
A protest by UC Berkeley students delayed the Cal football game against USC as students sat on the field with their arms locked. The protesters were demanding justice for Professor Ivonne del Valle, who was suspended for stalking. Security guards attempted to remove the protesters but faced difficulties. Further details are awaited from UC Berkeley police.
Joe Kapp, former Cal quarterback and head coach, has died at the age of 85 after a 15-year battle with dementia. Kapp was known for his rugged and tenacious style of play, leading Cal to its last Rose Bowl appearance in 1959 and later propelling the Minnesota Vikings into the Super Bowl. He was also a charismatic leader, inspiring his teammates to play with the same passion and intensity he did. Kapp returned to Cal to become head coach in the 1980s, highlighted by The Play, Cal’s lateral-filled romp through the Stanford band.