The Cal Golden Bears won in their debut game as a member of the ACC, beating UC Davis, 31-13. Jadyn Ott scored twice for the Bears, rushing for 49 yards on 14 carries. Fernando Mendoza was solid in the game, throwing for 158 yards on 15-22 passing with a touchdown pass to Nyziah Hunter. The Cal defense picked up where they left off a year ago, intercepting UC Davis quarterback Miles Hastings three times in the win.
