Cal ignited its 2026 season in front of a sold-out Memorial Stadium crowd against UCLA. With a mountain of expectations in front of them, the Bears fell 45-24 in the season opener. Although the Bears’ return to Strawberry Creek ended in a loss, they have the opportunity to reframe their season on the road against Syracuse on Sept. 12. ✍️: Olivia Schallich & Ethan Teeguarden | Staff 🎤: Nick Fletcher | Senior Staff 🎥 Hayes Gaboury | Senior Staff Edited by Hayes Gaboury | @hayesgabourymedia #calfootball #ucberkeley #accfootball #uclafootball