California Golden Bears running back Patrick Laird (28) challenges the Stanford defense, during a NCAA Football game between the California Golden Bears and the Stanford Cardinal at the Stanford Stadium in Stanford, California. Valerie Shoaps/CSM (Cal Sport Media via AP Images)

Cal Bears Football podcast with Morris:

1 Cal ‘s loss to the Stanford Cardinal 17-14 in the Big Game last Saturday was one for the ages. Cal quarterback Ross Bowers set out to do all he can but he fell short but Bowers’ and head coach Justin Wilcox’s credit the Bears who were predicted to have maybe two wins this season did a lot better than was expected.

2 Wilcox coached one of his beat games despite the loss, the Bears faced long odds to win this game and they gave the Cardinal everything they got and got within of field goal of making this game interesting

3 Cal’s defense did it’s job keeping the contest to a low scoring game they kept the pressure up and Stanford running back Bryce Love was limited due his injured ankle.

4 Cal was prepared but Stanford’s defense put the stops on Bower’s passing and run game and held Stanford to just two touchdowns

5 The Bears play UCLA next week Morris makes a prediction for Friday night’s upcoming game

Morris Phillips does the Cal Bears football podcasts weekly at http://www.sportsradioservice.com