The California Golden Bears kick off their season against the UNLV Rebels, facing a host of uncertainties on both sides of the field.
California Golden Bears wide receiver Trond Grizzell (83) celebrates his touchdown against the Stanford Cardinal with California Golden Bears offensive lineman Bastian Swinney (76) in the first half of their 127th Big Game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group). In his second game as a freshman, Jaydn Ott scored both Bears touchdowns in the win. Cal is scheduled to visit UNLV in 2026 in the return game.
The Bears won’t have star quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who entered the transfer portal last week. CJ Harris and EJ Caminong have split time in practice after Chandler Rogers was injured in the… Even beyond quarterback, the offense is a bit of a mystery as coach Justin Wilcox let Mike Bloesch go as coordinator and former Auburn coach Bryan Harsin was hired. Wilcox says offensive playcalling will be “a collaborative effort.” … Cornerback Nohl Williams, who leads the nation in interceptions (7), will be playing his former team, as he transferred from UNLV after the 2022 season.The Rebels will not be coached by Barry Odom, who agreed Dec. 8 to become Purdue’s new coach after leading UNLV to its first-ever national ranking. Wide receivers coach Del Alexander will lead UNLV for this game before former Florida coach Dan Mullen, whose hire was announced last week, takes over the program. … UNLV will also be without offensive coordinator Brennan Marion, who will not coach tonight. Marion, a former JC player at Foothill and De Anza, is a finalist for the Sacramento State head coaching job, according to the Sacramento Bee. … Running back Greg Burrell and defensive back Tony Grimes have entered the transfer portal, but committed to playing in the game,The Bears may need to rely on their untested passers as UNLV allowed only 109.8 rush yards per game, No. 17 nationally. The Rebels are No. 105 in pass defense (241.2 yards per game
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