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UCLA beats Cal 45-24 in the season opener at Memorial Stadium

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

UCLA beats Cal 45-24 in the season opener at Memorial Stadium
Summary

UCLA defeated Cal 45-24 on Saturday night at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley. The Bruins scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter to pull away from the Bears after a competitive first half. Cal quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele threw for 271 yards, but the offense struggled against the UCLA pass rush and committed multiple turnovers. UCLA dominated the ground game with 277 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns. The matchup marked the head coaching debut for Tosh Lupoi at Cal. The Bears' defense conceded several big plays on the ground as the Bruins capitalized on defensive lapses and pressure in the trenches.

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  • •UCLA finished the game with 277 rushing yards and six touchdowns.
  • •Cal quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele completed 24 of 41 passes for 271 yards.
  • •The Bruins defense recorded two sacks and forced multiple turnovers in the second half.
  • •Ta'Shawn James intercepted two passes during the fourth quarter to help seal the win for UCLA.
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In head coach Tosh Lupoi's debut Saturday, the Cal football team held its own with UCLA into the fourth quarter, when the Bruins struck for three touchdowns to claim a victory at Memorial Stadium.

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