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Cal pulls a cornerback out of the transfer portal who has been a starter for powerhouse Georgia
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CB Daniel Harris, Once a Starter at Georgia, Commits to Cal
Cornerback Daniel Harris, who began the season as a starter for Georgia but fell out of favor by midseason, has committed to play his senior season for Cal, he
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January 16, 2026 at 3:08 AM
A comeback from 20 points, then three overtimes . . . and a heartbreaking defeat for the Cal women
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Cal Women Make Big Comeback but Lose in 3 OTs
Cal overcame a 20-points, third-quarter deficit to force overtime, then Cal's Lulu Twidale made a contested three-pointer with three-tenths of a second left to
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January 16, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Cal gives No. 6 Duke a battle -- for a while -- in front of a capacity crowd at Haas Pavilion
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No. 6 Duke Pulls Away From Cal in Front of Haas Pavilion Sellout
The outcome wasn’t what Cal wanted, but the Bears gave a glimpse of what’s possible, competing well much of the way before losing 71-56 to No. 6 Duke in front o
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January 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Oregon freshman wide receiver headed to Berkeley
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Oregon Freshman Transfer WR Cooper Perry Commits to Cal
Oregon freshman transfer wide receiver Cooper Perry has committed to Cal, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3 Sports. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound Perry played in 12 g
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January 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Former Washington & Minnesota interior O-lineman signs with Cal
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Minnesota O-Line Transfer Kahlee Tafai Commits to Cal
Minnesota offensive lineman transfer Kahlee Tafai has committed to Cal, according to Chris Hummer and Matt Zenitz of 247 Sports. In 2025, the 6-foot-5, 340-poun
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January 14, 2026 at 11:17 PM
What do the numbers say about Cal's chances to upset No. 6 Duke at Haas Pavilion?
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Could There Be a Celebration at Haas Pavilion on Wednesday?
Cal's basketball game against Duke on Wednedsay night at Haas Pavilion is expected to draw a capacity crowd. The Bears are sizable underdogs against the unbeate
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January 14, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Much-traveled cornerback heading to Berkeley
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Arizona Transfer Cornerback Commits to Cal
Arizona transfer cornerback Marquis Groves-Killebrew, who played in seven games for the Wildcats in 2025, announced on social media on Tuesday that he has commi
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January 13, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Cal holding onto one of its placekicker after all
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Cal Kicker Chase Meyer Plans to Withdraw from Transfer Portal
Cal kicker Chase Meyer, who did most of Cal’s place-kicking in 2025, plans to withdraw from the transfer portal and stay at Cal, according to Cris Hummer of 247
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January 13, 2026 at 6:09 PM
The best player Cal lost to the transfer portal this offseason
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Cal Transfer LB Cade Uluave Commits to BYU
Cal transfer Cade Uluave, who has been a standout inside linebacker for the Golden Bears the past three seasons, has committed to BYU, according to Matt Zenitz
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January 13, 2026 at 5:28 AM
This is the week Cal basketball fans are dreamed about
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The Big Week Has Arrived: Duke & Carolina Set to Visit Haas
The week basketball fans have dreamed about since Cal joined the ACC has arrived. No. 6 Duke and No. 14 North Carolina — two of college basketball’s bluest blue
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January 13, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Former Cal running back Kendrick Raphael finds a new home
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Cal RB Transfer Kendrick Raphael Commits to SMU
Cal transfer Kendrick Raphael, who was the Bears starting running back and leading rusher this past season, has committed to SMU, according to On3Sports and 247
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January 13, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Keeping track of the Cal football comings and goings through the transfer portal is complicated. Here's an updated scorecard that hopefully makes it a little bit easier:
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Cal Football Transfer Tracker
Cal’s incoming transfers are ranked as the 12th-best in the country and tops in the ACC by 247 Sports, while On3 ranks the Golden Bears 22nd overall and fourth
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January 12, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Cal women secure their first ACC victory
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Naya Ojukwu's Late Burst Fuels Cal Win Over Wake Forest
Sophomore Naya Ojukwu scored or assisted on 10 straight Cal points midway through the fourth quarter and the Golden Bears pulled away for a 61-52 victory over W
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January 12, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Another Golden Bear decides to stay where he is
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Cal DB Cam Sidney Withdraws from Transfer Portal, Stays at Cal
Cal defensive back Cam Sidney, who had entered the transfer portal on January 1, has withdrawn from the portal and will stay at Cal, according to Pete Nakos of
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January 11, 2026 at 10:50 PM
What does Urban Meyer say about Tosh Lupoi's ability to turn around the Cal Bear?
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Is Urban Meyer Premature in Naming Cal's Tosh Lupoi a Top-3 Impact New Head Coach?
Former Ohio State and Florida head coach Urban Meyer called new Cal coach Tosh Lupoi “a maniac, a nut job,” and he meant it in the most complimentary way. It’s
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January 11, 2026 at 6:52 PM
The Bears could have used a little momentum headed into a Wednesday home game vs. Duke
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Cal Loses a Tough One on the Road to Virginia Tech
Cal's Justin Pippen had a good look at a potential game-tying three-point shot at the buzzer, but it bounced off the hoop, sending the Bears to a 78-75 loss to
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January 11, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Cal outmaneuvered Alabama for this young O-lineman
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Cal Signs Mississippi State Freshman Transfer Offensive Lineman Jimothy Lewis Jr.
Mississippi State transfer offensive lineman Jimothy Lewis Jr. has signed with Cal, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports and other reports. The 6-foot-6, 320-
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January 10, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Louisville defensive end headed to Berkeley
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Louisville Transfer DE Justin Beadles Commits to Cal
Louisville transfer defensive end/edge Justin Beadles has committed to Cal, according to multiple reports. The 6-foot-5, 270-pound Beadles played in all 13 game
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January 10, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Cal signs its fourth transfer portal player just today
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New Cal Coach Tosh Lupoi Adds a D-Lineman from Mississippi State
Cal added its fourth transfer portal signee of the day when Ashun Sheppard, a defensive lineman from Mississippi State, came on board Saturday, according to Max
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January 10, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Cal adds its third transfer recruit just today
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Cal Pulls Young Linebacker From Texas A&M Out of the Portal
Tristan Jernigan, a Texas A&M sophomore linebacker who was a four-star prospect in high school, has signed with Cal out of the transfer portal. Jernigan comes t
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January 10, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Cal goes into the transfer portal to secure a safety from FCS-level Northern Arizona
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Northern Arizona Safety Michael Hurst Jr. Commits to Cal
Cal got a commitment from safety Michael Hurst Jr., who played the 2025 season at Northern Arizona.  Hurst, who entered the transfer portal after the season, an
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January 10, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Veteran O-lineman says he's not going anywhere
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Cal O-Lineman Bastian Swinney Announces 2026 Return
Fifth-year senior offensive lineman Bastian Swinney became the latest Cal player to offer a public re-commitment to staying for his final season. “One more year
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January 10, 2026 at 3:59 AM
Former Cal assistant coaches and players on the move
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Two 2025 Cal Assistant Coaches, Two Cal Transfers Join New Teams
Two assistant coaches on Cal’s 2025 football staff – Allen Brown and Andrew Browning -- have joined other teams, and two Cal transfers – Landon Morris and Nick
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January 10, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Cal defensive backs continue to excel
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Cal Cornerback Paco Austin Accepts Invite to East-West Shrine Bowl
Cal cornerback Paco Austin has been selected to play in the 101st East-West Shrine Bowl post-collegiate all-star game. The Shrine Game, co-sponsored by the NFLP
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January 9, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Here's the full list of ex-Cal Bears you can watch in the NFL postseason:
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Ex-Cal Players in NFL Playoffs -- Aaron Rodgers, 7 Others
The Ravens’ missed field goal Sunday night put an eighth former Cal player in the NFL playoffs – Aaron Rodgers. Although he may be the most recognizable ex-Cal
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January 9, 2026 at 6:47 PM