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2018 California Golden Bears football
Cheez-It Bowl, L 7–10 OT vs. TCU
Conference Pac-12 Conference
DivisionNorth Division
Record7–6 (4–5 Pac-12)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Beau Baldwin (2nd season)
Offensive scheme Multiple
Defensive coordinator Tim DeRuyter (2nd season)
Base defense 3–4
Captain Patrick Laird
Jordan Kunaszyk
Home stadium California Memorial Stadium
Seasons
←  2017
2019 →
2018 Pac-12 Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
North Division
No. 13 Washington xy$   7 2     10 4  
No. 10 Washington State x   7 2     11 2  
Stanford   6 3     9 4  
Oregon   5 4     9 4  
California   4 5     7 6  
Oregon State   1 8     2 10  
South Division
Utah xy   6 3     9 5  
Arizona State   5 4     7 6  
USC   4 5     5 7  
Arizona   4 5     5 7  
UCLA   3 6     3 9  
Colorado   2 7     5 7  
Championship: Washington 10, Utah 3
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2018 California Golden Bears football team represented the University of California, Berkeley in the 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Bears went 7–6 during Justin Wilcox's second year as head coach. The Bears upset #15 Washington 12–10 and defeated USC 15–14 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles to snap a 15-year losing streak to the Trojans, but at the same time, they also snapped a 18-year losing streak to USC in the Coliseum. They lost 10–7 in overtime to TCU in the 2018 Cheez-It Bowl. [1] [2]

Cal's offensive efficiency ranked as the second worst among all Power Five teams. [3] This ranking was in direct contrast to Cal's offensive performances under Cal's previous coach Sonny Dykes; in 2014 Cal was ranked No. 11 in nation in points scored, and in 2015 was ranked No. 13 in total yards. [4] [5] However, there was an inverse contrast in team's defensive performance as Wilcox's 2018 team was ranked No. 15 in total yards allowed as opposed to consistent bottom of the charts performances under Dykes. [6] Two standouts of Cal's defense were second team All-Pac-12 linebacker junior Evan Weaver who had 155 tackles and two interceptions, and first team All-Pac-12 senior Jordan Kunaszyk who had 143 tackles, six forced fumbles and one fumble recovered; Kunaszyk went undrafted but was later signed by the Carolina Panthers. [7] [8]

Offseason

On December 5, 2017, defensive line coach Jerry Azzinaro left the Golden Bears after one season to become the new defensive coordinator for the UCLA Bruins under Chip Kelly. [9]

NFL Draft selections

The Golden Bears had two individuals selected in the 2018 NFL Draft. [10]

Player Position Round Overall NFL Team
Devante Downs Linebacker 7 225 Minnesota Vikings
James Looney Defensive end 7 232 Green Bay Packers

Recruiting

Position key

Back B Center C Cornerback CB Defensive back DB
Defensive end DE Defensive lineman DL Defensive tackle DT End E
Fullback FB Guard G Halfback HB Kicker K
Kickoff returner KR Offensive tackle OT Offensive lineman OL Linebacker LB
Long snapper LS Punter P Punt returner PR Quarterback QB
Running back RB Safety S Tight end TE Wide receiver WR

Recruits

The Golden Bears signed a total of 21 recruits.

US college sports recruiting information for 2018 recruits
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
JH Tevis
DE
Atherton, CA Menlo School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 227 lb (103 kg) Mar 24, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars    Rivals: 3/5 stars    247Sports: 3/5 stars     ESPN: 3/5 stars
Nick Alftin
DE
San Jose, CA Archbishop Mitty High School 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 245 lb (111 kg) Mar 29, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars    Rivals: 3/5 stars    247Sports: 3/5 stars     ESPN: 3/5 stars
Jasper Friis
OT
San Bernardino, CA Aquinas High School 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 315 lb (143 kg) May 8, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars    Rivals: 3/5 stars    247Sports: 3/5 stars     ESPN: 3/5 stars
McCallan Castles
TE
South Lake Tahoe, CA South Tahoe High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 230 lb (100 kg) May 24, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars    Rivals: 3/5 stars    247Sports: 3/5 stars     ESPN: 4/5 stars
Nikko Remigio
WR
Santa Ana, CA Mater Dei High School 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 160 lb (73 kg) Jun 16, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4/5 stars    Rivals: 4/5 stars    247Sports: 4/5 stars     ESPN: 3/5 stars
Miles Owens
OT
Oakland, CA Bishop O'Dowd High School 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 315 lb (143 kg) Jul 28, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars    Rivals: 3/5 stars    247Sports: 3/5 stars     ESPN: 3/5 stars
Will Craig
OT
Granite Bay, CA Granite Bay High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 265 lb (120 kg) Jul 29, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4/5 stars    Rivals: 4/5 stars    247Sports: 4/5 stars     ESPN: 4/5 stars
Evan Tattersall
LB
Granite Bay, CA Granite Bay High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Jul 29, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars    Rivals: 3/5 stars    247Sports: 3/5 stars     ESPN: 3/5 stars
Chigozie Anusiem
DB
La Habra, CA Sonora High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 171 lb (78 kg) Jul 30, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars    Rivals: 4/5 stars    247Sports: 3/5 stars     ESPN: 3/5 stars
Slater Zellers
LS
Scottsdale, AZ Notre Dame Prep 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Aug 3, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2/5 stars    Rivals: 2/5 stars    247Sports: 3/5 stars     ESPN: 2/5 stars
Brandon Mello
OT
Clayton, CA Clayton Valley Charter High School 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 295 lb (134 kg) Aug 11, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars    Rivals: 3/5 stars    247Sports: 3/5 stars     ESPN: 3/5 stars
Matthew Cindric
OT
Sammamish, WA Skyline High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 270 lb (120 kg) Aug 24, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars    Rivals: 3/5 stars    247Sports: 3/5 stars     ESPN: 3/5 stars
Colt Doughty
LB
Los Gatos, CA College of San Mateo 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 235 lb (107 kg) Sep 21, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars    Rivals: 3/5 stars    247Sports: 3/5 stars     ESPN: 3/5 stars
Lonetona Toailoa Isara
DE
Auckland, NZ Mt. San Antonio College 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 260 lb (120 kg) Oct 24, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars    Rivals: 3/5 stars    247Sports: 3/5 stars     ESPN: 3/5 stars
Louis Bickett
LB
Del Mar, CA Torrey Pines High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Nov 30, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars    Rivals: 2/5 stars    247Sports: 3/5 stars     ESPN: 3/5 stars
Johnny Adams
RB
Indianapolis, IN Ben Davis High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 196 lb (89 kg) Dec 3, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars    Rivals: 3/5 stars    247Sports: 3/5 stars     ESPN: 3/5 stars
Christopher Brown
RB
Oceanside, CA El Camino High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 218 lb (99 kg) Dec 4, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4/5 stars    Rivals: 3/5 stars    247Sports: 3/5 stars     ESPN: 3/5 stars
Aaron Maldonado
DT
La Puente, CA Bishop Amat Memorial High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 280 lb (130 kg) Dec 20, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars    Rivals: 3/5 stars    247Sports: 3/5 stars     ESPN: 3/5 stars
Monroe Young
S
Las Cruces, New Mexico Onate High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 182 lb (83 kg) Jan 24, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars    Rivals: 2/5 stars    247Sports: 3/5 stars     ESPN: 3/5 stars
Chris Fatilua
LB
San Diego, CA Madison High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Jan 28, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars    Rivals: 2/5 stars    247Sports: 3/5 stars     ESPN: 3/5 stars
Joseph Ogunbanjo
LB
Houston, Texas Alief Taylor High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 223 lb (101 kg) Feb 7, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars    Rivals: 3/5 stars    247Sports: 3/5 stars     ESPN: 3/5 stars
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "California Football Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
  • "2018 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved December 20, 2017.

Preseason

Award watch lists

Listed in the order that they were released

Award Player Position Year
Lott Trophy [11] Jordan Kunaszyk LB SR
Rimington Trophy [12] Addison Ooms C SR
Maxwell Award [13] Patrick Laird RB SR
Doak Walker Award [14] Patrick Laird RB SR
Fred Biletnikoff Award [15] Kanawai Noa WR JR
Vic Wharton III WR SR
John Mackey Award [16] Ray Hudson TE SR
Butkus Award [17] Jordan Kunaszyk LB SR
Bronko Nagurski Trophy [18] Jordan Kunaszyk LB SR
Outland Trophy [19] Patrick Mekari OL SR
Paul Hornung Award [20] Ashtyn Davis S/KR JR
Wuerffel Trophy [21] Patrick Laird RB SR
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award [22] Ross Bowers QB JR

Pac-12 media days

The 2018 Pac-12 media days are set for July 25, 2018 in Hollywood, California. Justin Wilcox (HC), Patrick Laird (RB) & Jordan Kunaszyk (LB) at Pac-12 media days. The Pac-12 media poll was released with the Golden Bears predicted to finish in fourth place at Pac-12 North division. [23]

Media poll (North)
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1 Washington 249 (40)
2 Stanford 198 (2)
3 Oregon 178 (2)
4 California 108
5 Washington State 98
6 Oregon State 45

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 11:00 p.m. North Carolina* FOXW 24–1742,168
September 87:15 p.m.at BYU* ESPN2W 21–1852,602
September 153:00 p.m. Idaho State*
  • California Memorial Stadium
  • Berkeley, CA
P12NW 45–2337,104
September 297:30 p.m.No. 19 OregonNo. 24
  • California Memorial Stadium
  • Berkeley, CA
FS1L 24–4243,448
October 67:00 p.m.at ArizonaFS1L 17–2444,253
October 134:00 p.m. UCLAdagger
P12NL 7–3745,889
October 201:00 p.m.at Oregon StateP12NW 49–732,390
October 273:30 p.m.No. 15 Washington
  • California Memorial Stadium
  • Berkeley, CA
FS1W 12–1039,138
November 37:45 p.m.at No. 10 Washington State ESPNL 13–1932,952
November 107:30 p.m.at USCESPNW 15–1456,721
November 244:00 p.m. Colorado
  • California Memorial Stadium
  • Berkeley, CA
P12NW 33–2134,457
December 1 [a 1]12:00 p.m. Stanford
  • California Memorial Stadium
  • Berkeley, CA ( Big Game)
P12NL 13–2357,858
December 266:00 p.m.vs. TCU*ESPNL 7–10 OT33,121
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Pacific time

[24] [25]

  1. ^ Rescheduled from November 17 due to poor air quality caused by the Camp Fire.

Personnel

Coaching staff

Name Position Seasons at Cal Before Cal
Justin Wilcox Head Coach 2nd as head coach
(LB Coach, 20032005)
Wisconsin – Defensive coordinator (2016)
Beau Baldwin Assistant head coach / offensive coordinator / tight ends coach 2nd year Eastern Washington – head coach (2008–16)
Tim DeRuyter Defensive coordinator / outside linebackers coach 2nd year Fresno State – Head coach (2012–16)
Gerald Alexander Defensive backs coach 2nd year Montana State – Defensive backs coach (2016)
Nicholas Edwards Wide receivers coach 2nd year Eastern Washington – Wide receivers coach (2014–16)
Steve Greatwood Offensive line coach 2nd year Oregon – Offensive line / defensive line coach (2000–16)
Charlie Ragle Special teams coordinator / tight ends coach 2nd year Arizona – Special teams coordinator (2013–17)
Peter Sirmon Associate head coach / inside linebackers 1st year Louisville – Defensive coordinator / outside linebackers coach (2017)
Burl Toler III Running backs coach 1st as Asst. Coach
(WR, 20012004)
UC Davis – Wide receivers coach (2016)
Marques Tuiasosopo Quarterbacks coach / passing game coordinator / recruiting coordinator 2nd year UCLA – Quarterbacks coach / passing game coordinator (2016)
Tony Tuioti Defensive line coach 2nd year Cleveland Browns – Quality Control, Defense (2014–15)
Reference: [26]

Roster

2018 California Golden Bears Football

Quarterback

Running back

  •  4 Zion Echols – Redshirt sophomore (5'8, 180)
  • 22 Derrick Clark – Redshirt sophomore (5'10, 210)
  • 26 Biaggo Ali Walsh – sophomore (5'10, 190)
  • 28 Patrick Laird Redshirt senior (6'0, 200)
  • 30 Billy McCrary III – senior (5'11, 210)
  • 31 Alex Netherda – Redshirt junior (6'0, 215)

Wide receiver

  •  2 Jordan Duncan – junior (6'1, 210)
  •  9 Kanawai Noa – Redshirt junior (6'0, 180)
  • 10 Jeremiah Hawkins – sophomore (5'8, 175)
  • 17 Vic Wharton III – Redshirt senior (5'11, 210)
  • 18 Moe Ways – Redshirt senior (6'4, 220)
  • 25 Nikko Remigiofreshman (5'10, 170)
  • 30 Matt Rockett – Redshirt senior (5'9, 195)
  • 36 Hiroaki Endo – Redshirt senior (6'0, 195)
  • 38 Ricky Walker III – Redshirt freshman (5'11, 200)
  • 39 Evan King – Redshirt freshman (6'3, 195)
  • 41 Ben Skinner – freshman (6'2, 195)
  • 81 Brandon Singleton – Redshirt junior (6'0, 170)
  • 85 Greyson Bankhead – Redshirt sophomore (6'0, 170)
  • 86 Monroe Young – freshman (6'0, 190)
  • 88 Ryan Regan – freshman (6'0, 175)

Tight end

  • 16 Collin Moore – sophomore (6'4, 225)
  • 80 Jake Ashton – Redshirt senior (6'3, 235)
  • 82 McCallan Castlesfreshman (6'5, 235)
  • 83 Ben Moos – sophomore (6'4, 235)
  • 84 Gavin Reinwald – sophomore (6'3, 215)
  • 87 Kyle Wells – Redshirt senior (6'3, 245)
  • 89 Matt Laris – Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 235)
  • 99 Malik McMorris – senior (5'11, 300) (+FB)

Punter

  • 37 Steven Coutts – senior (6'4, 210)
  • 42 Dylan Klumph – Redshirt senior (6'2, 235)
 

Offensive lineman

  • 53 Michael Saffell – sophomore (6'2, 295)
  • 54 Gentle Williams – Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 295)
  • 57 Addison Ooms – Redshirt senior (6'4, 300)
  • 58 Semisi Uluave – senior (6'5, 345)
  • 60 Daniel Juarez – sophomore (6'5, 290)
  • 61 Valentino Daltoso – Redshirt sophomore (6'4, 310)
  • 65 Tanner Prenovost – Redshirt sophomore (6'0, 265)
  • 70 Poutasi Poutasi – sophomore (6'4, 305)
  • 71 Jake Curhan Redshirt sophomore (6'6, 325)
  • 72 Kamryn Bennett – Redshirt senior (6'3, 310)
  • 74 Ryan Gibson – Redshirt junior (6'2, 285)
  • 76 Henry Bazakas – Redshirt junior (6'6, 300)
  • 79 Patrick Mekarisenior (6'4, 300)

Defensive end

  • 44 Zeandae Johnson – Redshirt junior (6'4, 280)
  • 91 Chinedu Udeogu – Redshirt sophomore (6'4, 250)
  • 92 Gabe Cherry – sophomore (6'5, 260)
  • 96 Tevin Paul – Redshirt sophomore (6'4, 270)

Nose guard

  • 50 Hunter Abel – Redshirt junior (6'0, 275)
  • 93 Luc Bequette Redshirt junior (6'2, 290)
  • 98 Chris Palmer – Redshirt senior (6'2, 320)

Outside linebacker

  • 13 Russell Ude – Redshirt junior (6'3, 245)
  • 19 Cameron Goode Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 225)
  • 36 Alex Funches – senior (6'2, 230)
  • 46 Drew Bryant – Redshirt senior (6'2, 220)
  • 51 Cameron Saffle – senior (6'3, 250)
  • 89 Evan Weaverjunior (6'3, 250)
  • 94 Trevor Howard – Redshirt junior (6'3, 250)

Placekicker

  • 41 Gabe Siemieniec – Redshirt sophomore (6'1, 220)
  • 49 Matt Abramo – Redshirt junior (6'3, 190)
 

Inside linebacker

  • 40 David Ortega Jr. – Redshirt senior (5'9, 210)
  • 41 Gerran Brown – Redshirt junior (6'2, 220)
  • 43 Kyle Harmon – sophomore (6'1, 240) (+OLB)
  • 55 Aisea Tongilava – Redshirt senior (6'1, 220)
  • 59 Jordan Kunaszyk Redshirt senior (6'3, 235)

Cornerback

  •  3 Elijah Hickssophomore (5'11, 180)
  •  8 Nygel Edmonds – Redshirt sophomore (5'11, 190)
  • 16 Chibuzo Nwokocha – Redshirt senior (6'1, 185)
  • 20 Joshua Drayden – junior (5'9, 185)
  • 22 Traveon Beck – junior (5'9, 160)
  • 24 Camryn Bynum Redshirt sophomore (6'0, 180)
  • 27 Ashtyn Davis Redshirt junior (6'1, 195)

Defensive back

  • 10 Daniel Scottsophomore (6'2, 200)
  • 45 Branden Smith – sophomore (5'10, 170)

Safety

  •  4 Derron Brown – Redshirt senior (6'1, 210)
  •  5 Trey Turner – senior (6'1, 190)
  •  6 Jaylinn Hawkins Redshirt junior (6'2, 200)
  • 21 Evan Rambo – Redshirt junior (6'4, 210)
  • 23 Malik Psalms – Redshirt junior (6'1, 185)
  • 28 Quentin Tartabull – Redshirt senior (5'11, 205)
  • 29 Bryce Turner – Redshirt sophomore (5'10, 175)

Long snapper

  • 45 Grant Gluhaich – Redshirt junior (5'11, 200)
  • 47 Alonso Vera – senior (5'11, 225)

Fullback

  • 40 Justin Norbeck – Redshirt senior (6'0, 235)

Source and player details: [27]

Game summaries

North Carolina

North Carolina Tar Heels at California Golden Bears
Period 1 2 34Total
Tar Heels 0 0 31417
Golden Bears 7 10 7024

at California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, California

Game information

At BYU

California Golden Bears at BYU Cougars
Period 1 2 34Total
Golden Bears 7 0 7721
Cougars 0 3 7818

at LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, Utah

Game information

Idaho State

Idaho State Bengals at California Golden Bears
Period 1 2 34Total
Bengals 0 3 61423
Golden Bears 7 21 31445

at California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, California

Game information

Oregon

No. 19 Oregon Ducks at No. 24 California Golden Bears
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 19 Ducks 7 21 7742
No. 24 Golden Bears 3 7 7724

at California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, California

Game information

At Arizona

California Golden Bears at Arizona Wildcats
Period 1 2 34Total
Golden Bears 0 14 0317
Wildcats 10 0 7724

at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Arizona

Game information

UCLA

87th rivalry meeting: UCLA Bruins at California Golden Bears
Period 1 2 34Total
Bruins 7 6 71737
Golden Bears 0 0 707

at California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, California

Game information

At Oregon State

California Golden Bears at Oregon State Beavers
Period 1 2 34Total
Golden Bears 7 14 72149
Beavers 0 0 707

at Reser Stadium, Corvallis, Oregon

Game information

Washington

No. 15 Washington Huskies at California Golden Bears
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 15 Huskies 7 0 0310
Golden Bears 3 3 6012

at California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, California

Game information

At Washington State

California Golden Bears at No. 10 Washington State Cougars
Period 1 2 34Total
Golden Bears 0 10 3013
No. 10 Cougars 3 10 0619

at Martin Stadium, Pullman, Washington

Game information

At USC

California Golden Bears at USC Trojans
Period 1 2 34Total
Golden Bears 0 0 15015
Trojans 0 14 0014

at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles

Game information

Colorado

Colorado Buffaloes at California Golden Bears
Period 1 2 34Total
Buffaloes 0 7 14021
Golden Bears 21 3 3633

at California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, California

Game information

Stanford

111th Big Game: Stanford Cardinal at California Golden Bears
Period 1 2 34Total
Cardinal 10 3 01023
Golden Bears 0 6 0713

at California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, California

Game information

Vs. TCU ( Cheez-It Bowl)

Cheez-It Bowl: TCU Horned Frogs vs. California Golden Bears
Period 1 2 34OTTotal
Horned Frogs 0 0 70310
Golden Bears 7 0 0007

at Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona

Game information

Media affiliates

Radio

with Hal Ramey and Lee Grosscup

TV

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes
Week
PollPre123456789101112131415Final
APRV24RVRVRV
CoachesRVRVRVRV
CFPNot releasedNot released

Awards and honors

Award finalists

Burlsworth Trophy Finalist [54]
Senior CLASS Award Finalist [55]

Award semifinalists

Broyles Award Semifinalist [56]
Lott IMPACT Trophy Semifinalist [57]
Campbell Trophy Semifinalist [58]

Award watchlists

Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List [59]

Weekly awards

  • Team awards
FWAA National Team of the Week (Week 11 vs USC) [60]
  • Steven Coutts (P)
Pac-12 Special Teams Player of the Week (Week 13 vs Colorado) [61]
Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week (Week 11 vs USC) [62]
Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week (Week 13 vs Colorado) [61]
Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week (Week 9 vs Washington) [63]
CSM Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week (Week 9 vs Washington)

Honors

Allstate AFCA Good Works Team [64]
Google Cloud Academic All-District Team [65]

All-Pac-12

Team Player Position Year
First Jordan Kunaszyk LB SR
Second Evan Weaver LB JR
Honorable Luc Buquette DE JR
Honorable Camryn Bynum DB SO
Honorable Steven Coutts P JR
Honorable Ashtyn Davis RS JR

[66]


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