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Cal football prepares for Clemson with Tosh Lupoi's bamboo philosophy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 8:11 PM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Cal football prepares for Clemson with Tosh Lupoi's bamboo philosophy

Summary

Cal football is preparing to face Clemson on Friday night in Berkeley, marking the first matchup between the two teams. Head coach Tosh Lupoi emphasized growth and patience, likening the team's development to bamboo, which requires nurturing before it flourishes. The Bears aim to improve their passing game after struggling offensively, ranking low in several key metrics. This matchup presents an opportunity for Cal to rebound from an earlier loss against UCLA and make a statement against a historically strong opponent.

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By the Numbers

•Cal faces Clemson for the first time ever on September 29.
•Tosh Lupoi encourages the team to embrace growth like bamboo.
•Cal's offense struggles with low passing success rates through early games.
•Clemson's defense allows significant rushing yards, presenting potential for Cal’s running game.
•The matchup is critical after Cal's loss to UCLA in the season opener.

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8:11 PMYahoo Sports — How Tosh Lupoi's ‘be like bamboo' message has Cal preparing for Clemson and the spotlight

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As Cal football readies itself for the Friday night lights, with the Clemson Tigers rolling into Berkeley for the first time, Tosh Lupoi had one overarching message for the Bears: "Be like bamboo."
— Yahoo Sports

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