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2018 California Golden Bears football team

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]

2018 California Golden Bears football
Cheez-It Bowl, L 7–10 OT vs. TCU
ConferencePac-12 Conference
DivisionNorth Division
Record7–6 (4–5 Pac-12)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorBeau Baldwin (2nd season)
Offensive schemeMultiple
Defensive coordinatorTim DeRuyter (2nd season)
Base defense3–4
CaptainPatrick Laird
Jordan Kunaszyk
Home stadiumCalifornia Memorial Stadium
Seasons
← 2017
2019 →
2018 Pac-12 Conference football standings
ConfOverall
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

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]

PlayerPositionRoundOverallNFL Team
Devante DownsLinebacker7225Minnesota Vikings
James LooneyDefensive end7232Green Bay Packers

Recruiting

Position key

BackBCenterCCornerbackCBDefensive backDB
Defensive endDEDefensive linemanDLDefensive tackleDTEndE
FullbackFBGuardGHalfbackHBKickerK
Kickoff returnerKROffensive tackleOTOffensive linemanOLLinebackerLB
Long snapperLSPunterPPunt returnerPRQuarterbackQB
Running backRBSafetySTight endTEWide receiverWR

Recruits

The Golden Bears signed a total of 21 recruits.

US college sports recruiting information for 2018 recruits
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
JH Tevis
DE		Atherton, CAMenlo School6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)227 lb (103 kg)Mar 24, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
Nick Alftin
DE		San Jose, CAArchbishop Mitty High School6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)245 lb (111 kg)Mar 29, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
Jasper Friis
OT		San Bernardino, CAAquinas High School6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)315 lb (143 kg)May 8, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
McCallan Castles
TE		South Lake Tahoe, CASouth Tahoe High School6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)230 lb (100 kg)May 24, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
Nikko Remigio
WR		Santa Ana, CAMater Dei High School5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)160 lb (73 kg)Jun 16, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
Miles Owens
OT		Oakland, CABishop O'Dowd High School6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)315 lb (143 kg)Jul 28, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
Will Craig
OT		Granite Bay, CAGranite Bay High School6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)265 lb (120 kg)Jul 29, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
Evan Tattersall
LB		Granite Bay, CAGranite Bay High School6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)215 lb (98 kg)Jul 29, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
Chigozie Anusiem
DB		La Habra, CASonora High School6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)171 lb (78 kg)Jul 30, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
Slater Zellers
LS		Scottsdale, AZNotre Dame Prep6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)220 lb (100 kg)Aug 3, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
Brandon Mello
OT		Clayton, CAClayton Valley Charter High School6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)295 lb (134 kg)Aug 11, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
Matthew Cindric
OT		Sammamish, WASkyline High School6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)270 lb (120 kg)Aug 24, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
Colt Doughty
LB		Los Gatos, CACollege of San Mateo6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)235 lb (107 kg)Sep 21, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
Lonetona Toailoa Isara
DE		Auckland, NZMt. San Antonio College6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)260 lb (120 kg)Oct 24, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
Louis Bickett
LB		Del Mar, CATorrey Pines High School6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)185 lb (84 kg)Nov 30, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
Johnny Adams
RB		Indianapolis, INBen Davis High School5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)196 lb (89 kg)Dec 3, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
Christopher Brown
RB		Oceanside, CAEl Camino High School6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)218 lb (99 kg)Dec 4, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
Aaron Maldonado
DT		La Puente, CABishop Amat Memorial High School6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)280 lb (130 kg)Dec 20, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
Monroe Young
S		Las Cruces, New MexicoOnate High School6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)182 lb (83 kg)Jan 24, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
Chris Fatilua
LB		San Diego, CAMadison High School6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)220 lb (100 kg)Jan 28, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
Joseph Ogunbanjo
LB		Houston, TexasAlief Taylor High School6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)223 lb (101 kg)Feb 7, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
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

AwardPlayerPositionYear
Lott Trophy[11]Jordan KunaszykLBSR
Rimington Trophy[12]Addison OomsCSR
Maxwell Award[13]Patrick LairdRBSR
Doak Walker Award[14]Patrick LairdRBSR
Fred Biletnikoff Award[15]Kanawai NoaWRJR
Vic Wharton IIIWRSR
John Mackey Award[16]Ray HudsonTESR
Butkus Award[17]Jordan KunaszykLBSR
Bronko Nagurski Trophy[18]Jordan KunaszykLBSR
Outland Trophy[19]Patrick MekariOLSR
Paul Hornung Award[20]Ashtyn DavisS/KRJR
Wuerffel Trophy[21]Patrick LairdRBSR
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award[22]Ross BowersQBJR

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 finishTeamVotes (1st place)
1Washington249 (40)
2Stanford198 (2)
3Oregon178 (2)
4California108
5Washington State98
6Oregon State45

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 Arizona
FS1L 17–2444,253
October 134:00 p.m.UCLA
P12NL 7–3745,889
October 201:00 p.m.at Oregon State
P12NW 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 USC
ESPNW 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
  • Homecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Pacific time

[24][25]

Personnel

Coaching staff

NamePositionSeasons at CalBefore Cal
Justin WilcoxHead Coach2nd as head coach
(LB Coach, 2003–2005)		Wisconsin – Defensive coordinator (2016)
Beau BaldwinAssistant head coach / offensive coordinator / tight ends coach2nd yearEastern Washington – head coach (2008–16)
Tim DeRuyterDefensive coordinator / outside linebackers coach2nd yearFresno State – Head coach (2012–16)
Gerald AlexanderDefensive backs coach2nd yearMontana State – Defensive backs coach (2016)
Nicholas EdwardsWide receivers coach2nd yearEastern Washington – Wide receivers coach (2014–16)
Steve GreatwoodOffensive line coach2nd yearOregon – Offensive line / defensive line coach (2000–16)
Charlie RagleSpecial teams coordinator / tight ends coach2nd yearArizona – Special teams coordinator (2013–17)
Peter SirmonAssociate head coach / inside linebackers1st yearLouisville – Defensive coordinator / outside linebackers coach (2017)
Burl Toler IIIRunning backs coach1st as Asst. Coach
(WR, 2001–2004)		UC Davis – Wide receivers coach (2016)
Marques TuiasosopoQuarterbacks coach / passing game coordinator / recruiting coordinator2nd yearUCLA – Quarterbacks coach / passing game coordinator (2016)
Tony TuiotiDefensive line coach2nd yearCleveland Browns – Quality Control, Defense (2014–15)
Erik MeyerQuality Control, Offensive2nd yearLa Mirada HS (CA) – Quarterbacks coach (2008–16)
Reference: [26]

Roster

2018 California Golden Bears Football

Quarterback

Running back

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

Wide receiver

  •  2 Jordan Duncan – junior (6'1, 210)
  •  9 Kanawai Noa – junior (6'0, 180)
  • 10 Jeremiah Hawkins – sophomore (5'8, 175)
  • 17 Vic Wharton III – senior (5'11, 210)
  • 18 Moe Ways – senior (6'4, 220)
  • 25 Nikko Remigio – freshman (5'10, 170)
  • 30 Matt Rockett – senior (5'9, 195)
  • 36 Hiroaki Endo – senior (6'0, 195)
  • 38 Ricky Walker III – freshman (5'11, 200)
  • 39 Evan King – freshman (6'3, 195)
  • 41 Ben Skinner – freshman (6'2, 195)
  • 81 Brandon Singleton – junior (6'0, 170)
  • 85 Greyson Bankhead – 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 – senior (6'3, 235)
  • 82 McCallan Castles – freshman (6'5, 235)
  • 83 Ben Moos – sophomore (6'4, 235)
  • 84 Gavin Reinwald – sophomore (6'3, 215)
  • 87 Kyle Wells – senior (6'3, 245)
  • 89 Matt Laris – sophomore (6'3, 235)
  • 99 Malik McMorris – senior (5'11, 300) (+FB)

Punter

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

Offensive lineman

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

Defensive end

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

Nose guard

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

Outside linebacker

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

Placekicker

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

Inside linebacker

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

Cornerback

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

Defensive back

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

Safety

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

Long snapper

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

Fullback

  • 40 Justin Norbeck – senior (6'0, 235)
Source and player details:[27]

Game summaries

North Carolina

North Carolina Tar Heels at California Golden Bears
Period1234Total
Tar Heels0031417
Golden Bears7107024

at California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, California

Game information

At BYU

California Golden Bears at BYU Cougars
Period1234Total
Golden Bears707721
Cougars037818

at LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, Utah

Game information

Idaho State

Idaho State Bengals at California Golden Bears
Period1234Total
Bengals0361423
Golden Bears72131445

at California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, California

Game information

Oregon

No. 19 Oregon Ducks at No. 24 California Golden Bears
Period1234Total
No. 19 Ducks7217742
No. 24 Golden Bears377724

at California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, California

Game information

At Arizona

California Golden Bears at Arizona Wildcats
Period1234Total
Golden Bears0140317
Wildcats1007724

at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Arizona

Game information

UCLA

87th rivalry meeting: UCLA Bruins at California Golden Bears
Period1234Total
Bruins7671737
Golden Bears00707

at California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, California

Game information

At Oregon State

California Golden Bears at Oregon State Beavers
Period1234Total
Golden Bears71472149
Beavers00707

at Reser Stadium, Corvallis, Oregon

Game information

Washington

No. 15 Washington Huskies at California Golden Bears
Period1234Total
No. 15 Huskies700310
Golden Bears336012

at California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, California

Game information

At Washington State

California Golden Bears at No. 10 Washington State Cougars
Period1234Total
Golden Bears0103013
No. 10 Cougars3100619

at Martin Stadium, Pullman, Washington

Game information

At USC

California Golden Bears at USC Trojans
Period1234Total
Golden Bears0015015
Trojans0140014

at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles

Game information

Colorado

Colorado Buffaloes at California Golden Bears
Period1234Total
Buffaloes0714021
Golden Bears2133633

at California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, California

Game information

Stanford

111th Big Game: Stanford Cardinal at California Golden Bears
Period1234Total
Cardinal10301023
Golden Bears060713

at California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, California

Game information

Vs. TCU (Cheez-It Bowl)

Cheez-It Bowl: TCU Horned Frogs vs. California Golden Bears
Period1234OTTotal
Horned Frogs0070310
Golden Bears700007

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
AP———RV24RV———RVRV——————
Coaches———RVRVRV————————RV——
CFPNot released———————Not 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

TeamPlayerPositionYear
FirstJordan KunaszykLBSR
SecondEvan WeaverLBJR
HonorableLuc BuquetteDEJR
HonorableCamryn BynumDBSO
HonorableSteven CouttsPJR
HonorableAshtyn DavisRSJR

[66]


References

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