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Cal Football: Can Golden Bears become sneaky contenders in 2019?

By Christen-Lynn Harrington

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 10: Chase Garbers #7 of the California Golden Bears reacts to his running touchdown to take a 15-14 lead over the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 10, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 10: Chase Garbers #7 of the California Golden Bears reacts to his running touchdown to take a 15-14 lead over the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 10, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 10: Head coach Justin Wilcox of the California Golden Bears reacts from the sidelines during the second quarter against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 10, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 10: Head coach Justin Wilcox of the California Golden Bears reacts from the sidelines during the second quarter against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 10, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

Predicting Cal’s 2019 season outcome

  • Week 1: Aug. 31 vs. UC Davis (W) — The Golden Bears have gone undefeated in non-conference play under Justin Wilcox and they’ll continue that streak this game.
  • Week 2: Sept. 7 at Washington (L) — Although the Huskies are rebuilding, they’ll be out for revenge in this Pac-12 opener for both teams. California pulled off a two-point upset in Berkeley last season, but will suffer its first loss in a potential defensive slugfest at Husky Stadium.
  • Week 3: Sept. 14 vs. North Texas (W) — The Mean Green possess the offensive firepower to give the Golden Bears’ defense fits. Still, California’s physicality will prevail in the fourth quarter.
  • Week 4: Sept. 21 at Ole Miss (W) — This will be California’s first game on the road against an SEC team during the regular season since 2006. It’s well-worth the wait and California leaves Oxford with a victory.
  • Week 5: Sept. 27 vs. Arizona State (W) — The Golden Bears’ defense has a dominant performance, shuts down Eno Benjamin and cruise to a 17-point win.
  • Week 6: Oct. 5 at Oregon (L) — Wilcox is 0-2 against Oregon and this will be a crucial divisional clash. However, the Ducks’ offense will be unstoppable and the Golden Bears’ defense will allow a season-high, 45 points in this loss, extending their losing streak to their North division foe.
  • Week 8: Oct. 19 vs. Oregon State (W) — After having the week off, the Golden Bears bounce back with a blowout win over the Beavers at home.
  • Week 9: Oct. 26 at Utah (L) — A defensive showdown in Salt Lake City, with the Utes forcing a key turnover to claim the victory.
  • Week 11: Nov. 9 vs. Washington State (W) — The Golden Bears’ defense put the clamps on Mike Leach’s ‘Air Raid’ offense to claim their sixth win of season and become bowl eligible.
  • Week 12: Nov. 16 vs. USC (W) — California comes out inspired and fired up for senior day. Chase Garbers has his best game of the season and the Golden Bears defeat the Trojans for a second-straight year.
  • Week 13: Nov. 23 at Stanford (L) — David Shaw continues his dominance over his rival in ‘The Big Game’ and Stanford defeats California for the tenth-straight year.
  • Week 14: Nov. 30 at UCLA (W) — The Golden Bears’ defense stifles Chip Kelly’s spread, holding the Bruins to a season-low 13 points to claim their eighth victory of the regular season.

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Prediction: 8-4, 5-4 Pac-12

The Golden Bears will finish with eight wins and take a trip to a bowl game for the second-straight season.

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