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Ron Rivera emphasizes winning for Cal football's 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 10:56 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Ron Rivera emphasizes winning for Cal football's 2026 season

Summary

Cal football general manager Ron Rivera stated that the singular focus for the 2026 season is on winning. The Bears have faced recent mediocrity, finishing with bowl game appearances in the last three seasons but failing to achieve higher success. Rivera praised the energy at training camp and mentioned the team's solid roster, including sophomore quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, who has Heisman aspirations. New head coach Tosh Lupoi is generating optimism as Cal prepares to open its season against UCLA on September 5. Attendance issues from the previous year have been addressed with efforts to fill Memorial Stadium, which has a new capacity following the removal of blue and yellow tarps.

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By the Numbers

•Cal football opens the season against UCLA on September 5.
•Ron Rivera emphasizes a winning culture for 2026.
•Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele is a Heisman dark horse.
•Tosh Lupoi is the new head coach, creating positive buzz.
•Cal expects increased attendance after removing stadium tarps.

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10:56 PMYahoo Sports — Cal football GM Ron Rivera has one goal for 2026 season: ‘Winning'

What they're saying

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Cal restocked the roster, retained QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele and hired Tosh Lupoi as head coach. But above all else, Ron Rivera seeks to end the Bears' recent mediocrity.
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