Inside Enemy Lines: Closer look at the Cal Golden Bears
BearTerritory.net Publisher Jackson Moore interviews a writer that covers Colorado's upcoming opponent, Cal Golden Bears.
Cal has won over Arizona, UNLV and UC Davis and lost to Notre Dame and Washington State.
Jackson Moore gives his opinion on the Cal Golden Bears. He thinks that the team's best strength is getting the ball to its playmakers. On defense, Cal collapsed in the last two games. The biggest strength for the defense is the play of Washington ILB transfer Jackson Sirmon. The team has allowed at least 340 yards to the talented QB/WR combinations of WSU and Arizona.
Jadyn Ott is a freshman running back at Cal. He has rushed for 274 yards against Arizona and 4.3 yards per carry against WSU. His straight-away speed gets him through holes and between defenders faster than defenders. He is best where the field is spread or he gets the ball outside in open space.
Jeremiah Hunter and J.Michael Sturdivant are the go-to wide receivers for Cal. Jackson Sirmon has become Cal’s new leading tackler after two seasons at Washington. Daniel Scott is second in tackles with 27 and has 2 interceptions. Craig Woodson has two picks after missing all of last year with injury. Utah transfer Xavier Carlton leads Cal in sacks with 3 as an outside linebacker.
Justin Wilcox is a potential candidate for Colorado's coaching vacancy. Wil Cox turned down Oregon's job offer last winter. Cal's record under Wilcoz is 29-30. Most of his biggest-name players opted not to come back to pursue the NFL Draft or grad transfer. The Golden Bears' recruiting spiked in 2020 and 2021. Wilkoch's contract ends in 2027. He likes his life at Cal and the staff he has assembled.
Cal will win 34-17 against Colorado on Saturday afternoon. "Cal’s strengths are not overwhelming to dominate against a struggling team, and their weaknesses are weak enough to keep games closer than they otherwise would be."
