Cal Bears
2025 Season Results

Cal Bears — 2025 Season Review

The 2025 season saw the Cal Bears finish 7-6 overall under head coach Justin Wilcox as a member of the ACC. The offense produced 329 total points (25.3 per game) while the defense surrendered 353 points (27.2 per game) over the course of 13 contests.

Notable victories on the season included a 35-3 victory at home against Texas Southern Tigers, a 34-15 victory on the road against Oregon State Beavers, and a 27-14 victory at home against Minnesota Golden Gophers. Each of these results showcased the program's ability to compete at a high level when it mattered most.

On the other side of the ledger, the Cal Bears absorbed a narrow 31-35 defeat to Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors and a 34-42 loss to Virginia Tech Hokies. These results, while disappointing, provided valuable experience for a program focused on continued improvement.

Conference play saw the Cal Bears finish 4-4 within the ACC in 2025, a mark that reflected both the program's strengths and the challenging nature of league competition. The Cal Bears coaching staff navigated the conference schedule with a focus on development and competitiveness.

The postseason brought Sheraton Hawaiʻi Bowl: L 31-35, capping the 2025 campaign. The bowl game provided one final opportunity for the Cal Bears to compete on a national stage and represent the program before the offseason began.

At home, the Cal Bears went 4-2, while posting a 3-4 record in road contests. The team's performances across different venues reflected the overall competitiveness of the 2025 roster from start to finish.

The offense found its stride as the season progressed, scoring 184 points in the second half of the schedule compared to 145 in the first half. Defensively, the unit allowed 27.2 points per game, a mark that played a significant role in determining the outcome of close contests throughout the 2025 campaign.

Looking at the full body of work, the Cal Bears posted a 7-6 record in 2025, which demonstrated steady improvement. Across 13 games, the team battled with opponents with a scoring margin of -1.8 points per game. These results provided a blueprint for improvement moving forward.