Cal Stuns Louisville in OT, Ends Top-25 Losing Streak

09/11/2025 1 min
Cal Stuns Louisville in OT, Ends Top-25 Losing Streak

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Cal Golden Bears Stun Louisville: A Historic Upset in College FootballOn November ninth, the Cal Golden Bears defied expectations, defeating fifteenth-ranked Louisville twenty-nine to twenty-six in overtime. As eighteen-and-a-half-point underdogs, Cals victory marked a significant moment in college football history.In a dramatic finish, Cal chose a game-winning touchdown over a tying field goal in overtime. Quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele connected with Jacob De Jesus on a three-yard pass on fourth down, securing the win. This bold decision paid off, sending shockwaves through the college football world.This win is Cals first against an AP top twenty-five team in five years and the highest-ranked opponent theyve beaten on the road since 2009. It also makes the Bears bowl-eligible, a major achievement for the program. With a record of six wins and four losses, Cal has their best start through ten games since 2018.Cals offense put up an impressive four hundred twenty-seven yards against a Louisville defense ranked number one in the ACC. Wide receiver Jacob De Jesus had a standout performance with sixteen catches for one hundred fifty-eight yards and the game-winning touchdown. Quarterback Sagapolutele threw for three hundred twenty-three yards and two touchdowns.This upset victory has certainly cooled the coaching hot seat for Cals head coach, Justin Wilcox, making his return for next season much more likely. The Bears will now enjoy a bye week before facing Stanford on November twenty-second.The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.