Jeff Faraudo@JeffFaraudo

Co-publisher of Cal Bears on SI, columnist for #WCChoops, freelance writer, husband & dad, grandpa to Andrew & Leo, Yosemite lover, track & field enthusiast.

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Four examples that suggest Cal football could exceed expectations si.com/college/cal/football/…

Recent History Suggests Cal Football Could Exceed Expectations in 2026

Cal was picked to finish 12th in the ACC in the preseason media poll, but if we have learned anything from the past two seasons, it’s that teams can far exceed

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After his opening hole, quite a opening round for Collin Morikawa at the Tour Championship si.com/college/cal/other-spo…

Collin Morikawa Opens Tour Championship With a 64 - Tied for 2nd

Collin Morikawa began his opening round at the Tour Championship with a bogey. Things got better from there for the 29-year-old Cal grad. Much better. Morikawa

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Seems that almost no one involved with college football favors this si.com/college/cal/football/…

Ron Rivera `Not a Fan' of Players Returning From the NFL to College

While awaiting direction from the ACC, Cal football athletic director and general manager Ron Rivera made it clear Wednesday where he stands on the issue of pla

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Cal football GM Ron Rivera discusses how removing the tarps in Memorial Stadium will provide big benefits: si.com/college/cal/football/…

Tarp Coming Off at Cal's Stadium to Accommodate Larger Crowd

The tarp is coming off, which is a bigger deal than it may seem.. Taking the tarp off at Cal's Memorial Stadium to accommodate greater ticket demand for the Bea

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We provide early intel on the best player Cal will face each week this season: si.com/college/cal/football/…

Who Is The Best Player on Every Team Cal Will Face This Season?

For Cal fans, the most interesting reveal from The Athletic’s list of the top 100 players in college football may not be that Bears quarterback Jaron-Keawe Saga

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Yes, Cal is a long shot to beat out the fierce competition here, but imagine how much of a game changer this would be for Mark Madsen's program. si.com/college/cal/basketbal…

Basketball's No. 1 Center Prospect for 2027 to Visit Cal Soon

A five-star basketball recruit ranked as the nation’s No. 1 center prospect in the class of 2027 is planning to visit Cal on the weekend that Cal plays its firs

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Lots of competition, but getting a campus visit is a huge step. si.com/college/cal/basketbal…

Basketball's No. 1 Center Prospect for 2027 to Visit Cal Soon

A five-star basketball recruit ranked as the nation’s No. 1 center prospect in the class of 2027 is planning to visit Cal on the weekend that Cal plays its firs

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An early look at which opposing players Cal fans might want to keep an eye on: si.com/college/cal/football/…

Who Is The Best Player on Every Team Cal Will Face This Season?

For Cal fans, the most interesting reveal from The Athletic’s list of the top 100 players in college football may not be that Bears quarterback Jaron-Keawe Saga

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The Tarps are coming OFF 📣 You asked, we answered. Let’s pack California Memorial Stadium all season long! 🎟️ For a limited time this week, seats in sections LL & N are $43! Sale ends Friday at 5 pm ➡️ calbea.rs/F26TarpsOff
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Tosh Lupoi and Cal just went tarps off
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How will Tosh Lupoi's debut game/season stack up against Cal coaches of the modern era? si.com/college/cal/football/…

How Have Tosh Lupoi's Predecessors Fared in Their Debut Games?

Tosh Lupoi is Cal’s 14th head football coach since Pappy Waldorf arrived in 1947 and, aided at least partly by an influx of newcomers hardened by World War II,

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We look at all the factors that have to fall into place for Cal sophomore Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele to even have a shot at the Heisman. A steep climb. si.com/college/cal/football/…

What It Would Take for Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele to Win the Heisman

Occasionally Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele’s name will come up in discussions about 2026 Heisman Trophy contenders, but the Cal quarterback is far from a favorite. F

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The Cal graduate flirted with victory after an eagle on No. 17: si.com/college/cal/other-spo…

It's On to Atlanta For Collin Morikawa After Tie For 4th at BMW

With an eagle on the 17th hole, Collin Morikawa found himself alone in third place, just one stroke out of the lead at the BMW Championship on Sunday at Belleri

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We rate the chances of former Cal players sticking on NFL rosters: si.com/college/cal/football/…

Rating Which Ex-Cal Players Will Make NFL Rosters in 2026

Former Cal standout linebacker Jackson Sirmon has never made an opening-day NFL roster, and he wasn't expected to do so this season either. Until Saturday. He p

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Cal world-class throwers deliver a big day at Diamond League meet in Poland si.com/college/cal/other-spo…

Mykolas Alekna Dominates Top Discus Field at Diamond League Meet in Poland

World-recordholder Mykolas Alekna’s remarkable season continued Sunday with a dominant victory over a field of the best discus throwers on the planet.  The 23-y

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Collin Morikawa finding his rhythm in the lead-up to the Tour Championship si.com/college/cal/other-spo…

Collin Morikawa on Pace For His Best Finish at the BMW Championship

The BMW Championships may no longer be able to keep Collin Morikawa down. Morikawa delivered his third straight strong performance at the second leg of the FedE

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Does this Cal football season feel different to you, too? si.com/college/cal/football/…

Why This Cal Football Team Has A Different Vibe, a Fresh Feel

Valentino Daltoso is the personification of how much college football has changed in a decade. Daltoso holds the distinction of being the only starter in former

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Will there be a new addition to Cal's linebacker corps? si.com/college/cal/football/…

Cal Reportedly in the Running for a Conference Defensive Player of the Year

Last week Cal coach Tosh Lupoi left open the possibility that he might go after a player who was granted a fifth year of eligibility and entered the transfer po

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Collin Morikawa making headway in St. Louis si.com/college/cal/football/…

Collin Morikawa Climbs the Leaderboard at the BMW Championship

Collin Morikawa takes momentum headed into the weekend at the BMW Championships, second leg of the FedEx Cup playoffs. The 29-year Cal graduate fired a 5-under

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Tosh Lupoi encouraging a sellout crowd for Cal's opener Sept. 5 vs. UCLA. si.com/college/cal/football/…

Cal's Tosh Lupoi Begging for a Sellout in the Opener -- He Might Get it

. New Cal head coach Tosh Lupoi is begging for a sellout for the Bears’ September 5 season opener against UCLA. And he might get it. Cal officials are expecting

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