"The Bears play their home opener against an FCS opponent. Cal has never lost to an FCS-level team . . . Freshman QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele was named ACC Rookie of the Week after passing for 234 yards with three touchdowns and no turnovers in the Bears' 34-15 win at Oregon State . . . Cal would like to run the ball more effectively after three backs totaled 100 yards on 27 attempts . . ."
"The Tigers opened their season last Saturday with a 22-21 loss to SWAC rival Prairie View A&M, which scored on the final play to escape with the victory . . . Texas Southern is in its second season under coach Cris Dishman, a former 18-year cornerback in the NFL, who guided the program to a 5-6 record last season. The team was picked fourth in the preseason SWAC poll . . . TSU hasn't posted a winning season since 2000 . . ."
Cal hosts Texas Southern at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley for the Bears' home opener and the first meeting between the programs. Cal is 1-0 after a 34-15 road win at Oregon State and features freshman QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, who passed for 234 yards, three touchdowns, and no turnovers while earning ACC Rookie of the Week. Cal aims to improve its rushing after three backs combined for 100 yards on 27 attempts. The program created a Black Bears cheering section and designated the game Black Culture Appreciation Day, with the Ocean of Soul band performing. Texas Southern opened 0-1 after a 22-21 loss to Prairie View A&M, is in coach Cris Dishman's second season, and has never beaten an FBS team.
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