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Cal Golden Bears Take Down Virginia Tech

Cal turned pressure into a response and defeated Virginia Tech 25–20 in Berkeley in a game decided in the final seconds. Even without its starting quarterback, the Golden Bears showed composure and resilience to fight back and secure a dramatic victory in front of their home crowd.

Brousseau Steps Up

Jackson Brousseau prepares to throw a pass for California against Virginia Tech.
California quarterback Jackson Brousseau (#11) prepares to throw a pass against Virginia Tech at California Memorial Stadium. Photo: Gustavo Medeiros / Medeiros Press / LA Momentum

In his first start for Cal, Jackson Brousseau threw for 321 yards and one touchdown with no interceptions. Ian Strong finished with 97 receiving yards, Chase Hendricks added 94, and Ashten Emory scored twice on the ground to power the offense.

Until the End

Dorian Thomas runs with the ball for California against Virginia Tech.
California tight end Dorian Thomas (#0) carries the ball on a 29-yard run that converted a crucial fourth down against Virginia Tech. Photo: Gustavo Medeiros / Medeiros Press / LA Momentum

Virginia Tech regained the lead in the fourth quarter, but Cal answered with a 75-yard drive in just 57 seconds. Emory scored the winning touchdown, and Cam Sydney broke up the final pass in the end zone to seal a victory built on execution, confidence, and resilience.

Written by Gustavo Medeiros

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