2018_California_Golden_Bears_football_season

2018 California Golden Bears football team

2018 California Golden Bears football team

American college football season


The 2018 California Golden Bears football team represented the University of California, Berkeley in the 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Bears went 7–6 during Justin Wilcox's second year as head coach. The Bears upset #15 Washington 12–10 and defeated USC 15–14 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles to snap a 15-year losing streak to the Trojans, but at the same time, they also snapped a 18-year losing streak to USC in the Coliseum. They lost 10–7 in overtime to TCU in the 2018 Cheez-It Bowl.[1][2]

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Cal's offensive efficiency ranked as the second worst among all Power Five teams.[3] This ranking was in direct contrast to Cal's offensive performances under Cal's previous coach Sonny Dykes; in 2014 Cal was ranked No. 11 in nation in points scored, and in 2015 was ranked No. 13 in total yards.[4][5] However, there was an inverse contrast in team's defensive performance as Wilcox's 2018 team was ranked No. 15 in total yards allowed as opposed to consistent bottom of the charts performances under Dykes.[6] Two standouts of Cal's defense were second team All-Pac-12 linebacker junior Evan Weaver who had 155 tackles and two interceptions, and first team All-Pac-12 senior Jordan Kunaszyk who had 143 tackles, six forced fumbles and one fumble recovered; Kunaszyk went undrafted but was later signed by the Carolina Panthers.[7][8]

Offseason

On December 5, 2017, defensive line coach Jerry Azzinaro left the Golden Bears after one season to become the new defensive coordinator for the UCLA Bruins under Chip Kelly.[9]

NFL Draft selections

The Golden Bears had two individuals selected in the 2018 NFL Draft.[10]

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Recruiting

Position key

Back B Center C Cornerback CB Defensive back DB
Defensive end DE Defensive lineman DL Defensive tackle DT End E
Fullback FB Guard G Halfback HB Kicker K
Kickoff returner KR Offensive tackle OT Offensive lineman OL Linebacker LB
Long snapper LS Punter P Punt returner PR Quarterback QB
Running back RB Safety S Tight end TE Wide receiver WR

Recruits

The Golden Bears signed a total of 21 recruits.

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Preseason

Award watch lists

Listed in the order that they were released

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Pac-12 media days

The 2018 Pac-12 media days are set for July 25, 2018 in Hollywood, California. Justin Wilcox (HC), Patrick Laird (RB) & Jordan Kunaszyk (LB) at Pac-12 media days. The Pac-12 media poll was released with the Golden Bears predicted to finish in fourth place at Pac-12 North division.[23]

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Schedule

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  1. Rescheduled from November 17 due to poor air quality caused by the Camp Fire.

Personnel

Coaching staff

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Roster

2018 California Golden Bears Football

Quarterback

Running back

  •  4 Zion Echols – Redshirt sophomore (5'8, 180)
  • 22 Derrick Clark – Redshirt sophomore (5'10, 210)
  • 26 Biaggo Ali Walsh – sophomore (5'10, 190)
  • 28 Patrick LairdRedshirt senior (6'0, 200)
  • 30 Billy McCrary III – senior (5'11, 210)
  • 31 Alex Netherda – Redshirt junior (6'0, 215)

Wide receiver

  •  2 Jordan Duncan – junior (6'1, 210)
  •  9 Kanawai Noa – Redshirt junior (6'0, 180)
  • 10 Jeremiah Hawkins – sophomore (5'8, 175)
  • 17 Vic Wharton III – Redshirt senior (5'11, 210)
  • 18 Moe Ways – Redshirt senior (6'4, 220)
  • 25 Nikko Remigiofreshman (5'10, 170)
  • 30 Matt Rockett – Redshirt senior (5'9, 195)
  • 36 Hiroaki Endo – Redshirt senior (6'0, 195)
  • 38 Ricky Walker III – Redshirt freshman (5'11, 200)
  • 39 Evan King – Redshirt freshman (6'3, 195)
  • 41 Ben Skinner – freshman (6'2, 195)
  • 81 Brandon Singleton – Redshirt junior (6'0, 170)
  • 85 Greyson Bankhead – Redshirt sophomore (6'0, 170)
  • 86 Monroe Young – freshman (6'0, 190)
  • 88 Ryan Regan – freshman (6'0, 175)

Tight end

  • 16 Collin Moore – sophomore (6'4, 225)
  • 80 Jake Ashton – Redshirt senior (6'3, 235)
  • 82 McCallan Castlesfreshman (6'5, 235)
  • 83 Ben Moos – sophomore (6'4, 235)
  • 84 Gavin Reinwald – sophomore (6'3, 215)
  • 87 Kyle Wells – Redshirt senior (6'3, 245)
  • 89 Matt Laris – Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 235)
  • 99 Malik McMorris – senior (5'11, 300) (+FB)

Punter

  • 37 Steven Coutts – senior (6'4, 210)
  • 42 Dylan Klumph – Redshirt senior (6'2, 235)
 

Offensive lineman

  • 53 Michael Saffell – sophomore (6'2, 295)
  • 54 Gentle Williams – Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 295)
  • 57 Addison Ooms – Redshirt senior (6'4, 300)
  • 58 Semisi Uluave – senior (6'5, 345)
  • 60 Daniel Juarez – sophomore (6'5, 290)
  • 61 Valentino Daltoso – Redshirt sophomore (6'4, 310)
  • 65 Tanner Prenovost – Redshirt sophomore (6'0, 265)
  • 70 Poutasi Poutasi – sophomore (6'4, 305)
  • 71 Jake CurhanRedshirt sophomore (6'6, 325)
  • 72 Kamryn Bennett – Redshirt senior (6'3, 310)
  • 74 Ryan Gibson – Redshirt junior (6'2, 285)
  • 76 Henry Bazakas – Redshirt junior (6'6, 300)
  • 79 Patrick Mekarisenior (6'4, 300)

Defensive end

  • 44 Zeandae Johnson – Redshirt junior (6'4, 280)
  • 91 Chinedu Udeogu – Redshirt sophomore (6'4, 250)
  • 92 Gabe Cherry – sophomore (6'5, 260)
  • 96 Tevin Paul – Redshirt sophomore (6'4, 270)

Nose guard

  • 50 Hunter Abel – Redshirt junior (6'0, 275)
  • 93 Luc BequetteRedshirt junior (6'2, 290)
  • 98 Chris Palmer – Redshirt senior (6'2, 320)

Outside linebacker

  • 13 Russell Ude – Redshirt junior (6'3, 245)
  • 19 Cameron GoodeRedshirt sophomore (6'3, 225)
  • 36 Alex Funches – senior (6'2, 230)
  • 46 Drew Bryant – Redshirt senior (6'2, 220)
  • 51 Cameron Saffle – senior (6'3, 250)
  • 89 Evan Weaverjunior (6'3, 250)
  • 94 Trevor Howard – Redshirt junior (6'3, 250)

Placekicker

  • 41 Gabe Siemieniec – Redshirt sophomore (6'1, 220)
  • 49 Matt Abramo – Redshirt junior (6'3, 190)
 

Inside linebacker

  • 40 David Ortega Jr. – Redshirt senior (5'9, 210)
  • 41 Gerran Brown – Redshirt junior (6'2, 220)
  • 43 Kyle Harmon – sophomore (6'1, 240) (+OLB)
  • 55 Aisea Tongilava – Redshirt senior (6'1, 220)
  • 59 Jordan KunaszykRedshirt senior (6'3, 235)

Cornerback

  •  3 Elijah Hickssophomore (5'11, 180)
  •  8 Nygel Edmonds – Redshirt sophomore (5'11, 190)
  • 16 Chibuzo Nwokocha – Redshirt senior (6'1, 185)
  • 20 Joshua Drayden – junior (5'9, 185)
  • 22 Traveon Beck – junior (5'9, 160)
  • 24 Camryn BynumRedshirt sophomore (6'0, 180)
  • 27 Ashtyn DavisRedshirt junior (6'1, 195)

Defensive back

  • 10 Daniel Scottsophomore (6'2, 200)
  • 45 Branden Smith – sophomore (5'10, 170)

Safety

  •  4 Derron Brown – Redshirt senior (6'1, 210)
  •  5 Trey Turner – senior (6'1, 190)
  •  6 Jaylinn HawkinsRedshirt junior (6'2, 200)
  • 21 Evan Rambo – Redshirt junior (6'4, 210)
  • 23 Malik Psalms – Redshirt junior (6'1, 185)
  • 28 Quentin Tartabull – Redshirt senior (5'11, 205)
  • 29 Bryce Turner – Redshirt sophomore (5'10, 175)

Long snapper

  • 45 Grant Gluhaich – Redshirt junior (5'11, 200)
  • 47 Alonso Vera – senior (5'11, 225)

Fullback

  • 40 Justin Norbeck – Redshirt senior (6'0, 235)

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Game summaries

North Carolina

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North Carolina Tar Heels at California Golden Bears

at California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, California

At BYU

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California Golden Bears at BYU Cougars

at LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, Utah

Idaho State

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Idaho State Bengals at California Golden Bears

at California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, California

Oregon

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No. 19 Oregon Ducks at No. 24 California Golden Bears

at California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, California

At Arizona

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California Golden Bears at Arizona Wildcats

at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Arizona

UCLA

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87th rivalry meeting: UCLA Bruins at California Golden Bears

at California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, California

At Oregon State

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California Golden Bears at Oregon State Beavers

at Reser Stadium, Corvallis, Oregon

Washington

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No. 15 Washington Huskies at California Golden Bears

at California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, California

At Washington State

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California Golden Bears at No. 10 Washington State Cougars

at Martin Stadium, Pullman, Washington

At USC

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California Golden Bears at USC Trojans

at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles

Colorado

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Colorado Buffaloes at California Golden Bears

at California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, California

Stanford

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111th Big Game: Stanford Cardinal at California Golden Bears

at California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, California

Vs. TCU (Cheez-It Bowl)

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Cheez-It Bowl: TCU Horned Frogs vs. California Golden Bears

at Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona

Media affiliates

Radio

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TV

Rankings

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Awards and honors

Award finalists

Burlsworth Trophy Finalist[54]
Senior CLASS Award Finalist[55]

Award semifinalists

Broyles Award Semifinalist[56]
Lott IMPACT Trophy Semifinalist[57]
Campbell Trophy Semifinalist[58]

Award watchlists

Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List[59]

Weekly awards

  • Team awards
FWAA National Team of the Week (Week 11 vs USC)[60]
  • Steven Coutts (P)
Pac-12 Special Teams Player of the Week (Week 13 vs Colorado)[61]
Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week (Week 11 vs USC)[62]
Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week (Week 13 vs Colorado)[61]
Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week (Week 9 vs Washington)[63]
CSM Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week (Week 9 vs Washington)

Honors

Allstate AFCA Good Works Team[64]
Google Cloud Academic All-District Team[65]

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References

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  31. "Patrick Laird Selected Senior CLASS Award Finalist". CalBears.com. Cal Athletics. October 24, 2018.
  32. "Tim DeRuyter Selected Semifinalist For Broyles Award". CalBears.com. Cal Athletics. November 20, 2018.
  33. "Jordan Kunaszyk Named Lott IMPACT Trophy Semifinalist". CalBears.com. Cal Athletics. November 21, 2018.
  34. "Patrick Laird Named Campbell Trophy Semifinalist". CalBears.com. Cal Athletics. September 26, 2018.
  35. "Evan Weaver Added To Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List". Cal Bears.com. Cal Athletics. October 4, 2018.
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