Cal Hopes Revamped Football Program Turns Tight 2024 Losses Into 2025 Wins

Cal hopes revamped football program turns tight 2024 losses into 2025 wins

The faces of Cal’s football program promoted internal optimism and stability during Tuesday’s 2025 ACC Kickoff media day in Charlotte as yet another do-or-die season looms. Led by coach Justin Wilcox, the sleuth of Bears — which also included general manager Ron Rivera, quarterbacks Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele and Devin Brown, linebacker Cade Uluave and defensive lineman Aidan Keanaaina — was comfortable discussing the new-look roster, open quarter…

Cal Football Attends ACC Football Media Day

Ron Rivera at ACC Football Media Day. Credit: Cal AthleticsWith just over a month to opening kickoff, a Cal contingent consisting of Ron Rivera, Justin Wilcox, Devin Brown, Jaron Keawe Sagapolutele, Cade Uluave, and Aidan Keanaaina flew to the East Coast to meet with the media. A team that turned over more than 50 players from 2024 to 2025 evoked lots of questions about what Cal’s outlook will be and what the coaching staff is working with in ye…

Ron Rivera Discusses The Transition From NFL HC To GM At Cal

Source: Jacob Kupferman / Getty Tuesday marked the start of ACC Media Days, and for Ron Rivera, it marked a return to the Queen City. The former Panthers HC turned GM for Cal Football joined Kyle Bailey to break down the transition from an NFL HC to a GM for a college football program. The conversation with Ron started by sharing his gratitude that he gets to return to his Alma Mater in Cal-Berkeley, and he said that his role as a GM is differen…

Cal’s interior defense poised to stand strong in 2025

Cal’s run defense has been a major strength under Justin Wilcox. Credit belongs to the Bears’ capable inside linebackers and defensive tackles. Much of the group returns from 2024, but the Bears still added several key players.