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Wake Forest prepares for matchup against Cal in Berkeley this Saturday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 6:08 PM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Wake Forest prepares for matchup against Cal in Berkeley this Saturday

Summary

Wake Forest (5-1) is set to face Cal (3-3) in Berkeley on Saturday night. Head coach Jake Dickert emphasizes the importance of staying focused despite the team's rise to 21st in the AP Poll and his candidacy for the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award. Cal's quarterback situation is uncertain, with Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele listed as questionable due to a concussion, while backup Jackson Brousseau impressed in a recent win over Virginia Tech. Dickert acknowledges the challenges posed by Cal's aggressive defense, known for generating turnovers and applying consistent pressure.

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Status Watch

•Wake Forest is 5-1 and ranked 21st in the AP Poll.
•Cal's Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele is questionable for the game.
•Backup Jackson Brousseau led Cal to a win over Virginia Tech.
•Cal's defense ranks ninth nationally in interceptions with seven.

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6:08 PMYahoo Sports — Wake Forest vs Cal Preview: The Expectations Game

What they're saying

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Wake Forest battles the expectation game this week while it also plays Cal in Berkeley on Saturday night. Wake Forest vs Cal Preview: The Expectations Game Wake head coach Jake Dickert now spends some of his time with the team trying to preach about staying in the moment and keeping the focus. That is while …
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