Cal Bears wide receiver Jordan King (4) gets by Virginia Tech Hokies safety Tyson Flowers (11) in the first half at Blacksburg VA on Fri Oct 24, 2025 (AP News photo)

Cal Bears podcast Morris Phillips:

#1With freshman quarterback Jaron‑Keawe Sagapolutele under center for Cal, how will his ability to stretch the field and make quick reads affect Virginia’s secondary?

#2 Senior linebacker and team captain Cade Uluave anchors Cal’s defense — in what ways must he rise to meet Virginia’s physical run game and tight-end threats?

#3 Cal’s wide receiver corps includes Jacob De Jesus and QuaRon Adams — can these playmakers create separation and force Virginia’s defensive backs to commit early, thus opening up space for the Bears?

#4 Running back Kendrick Raphael is relied on to keep Cal’s offense balanced; how critical will his production be in setting up the pass and controlling tempo against Virginia’s front seven?

#5 On defense, Cal’s interior line includes players like Aidan Keanaaina and T.J. Bollers — how well can they generate pressure and disrupt Virginia’s offensive rhythm, especially on third-down situations?

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