CAL AND UCLA RENEW IN-STATE RIVALRY BEFORE SOLD-OUT BERKELEY CROWD

College football returned to the East Bay as the California Golden Bears hosted the UCLA Bruins in a highly anticipated in-state rivalry matchup that drew tens of thousands of fans to UC Berkeley. The season opener marked the first time the Cal Bears have played the Bruins since 2023. The contest also signaled the return of the Joe Roth Memorial Game, which honors the former Cal quarterback who died of cancer during his senior year in 1977.

The atmosphere on campus remained charged throughout the day, with swarms of fans filling Berkeley for tailgates featuring live music and refreshments ahead of kickoff. Memorial Stadium reached full capacity, hosting a sold-out crowd of more than 54,000 attendees.

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