Cal quarterback Jaron‑Keawe Sagapolutele (3) makes a pass against the Louisville Cardinals at L&N Federal Credit Union in Louisville on Sat Nov 8, 2025 (AP News photo)

Cal Bears podcast Morris Phillips:

#1 How will freshman quarterback Jaron‑Keawe Sagapolutele perform against Stanford’s pass rush, and can he continue his streak of 200-plus passing yards?

#2 Running back Kendrick Raphael has shown he can break 100 rushing yards in a game — how important will the run game be for Cal in this matchup?

#3 With linebacker Cade Uluave leading Cal’s defense, how well can the Bears contain Stanford’s offensive tempo and explosive plays?

#4 Who will step up among Cal’s receivers for Sagapolutele — can someone emerge beyond the expected targets to challenge Stanford’s secondary?

#5 Given Stanford’s home-field advantage and rivalry intensity, can Cal maintain composure in key moments and convert critical situations (third downs / turnovers) into game-changing plays?

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