Cal Golden Bears showcase elite defense in first four games

In their inaugural season in the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Cal Golden Bears have a 3-1 record, thanks in large part to their stout defense. Cal’s defense has allowed between 10 and 14 points in each of its first four contests for an impressive average of 12.75 points per game.

Elite defense is not new for Cal, though. In 2023, the Golden Bears led the country in recovered fumbles with 16 and tied for the national lead in total forced turnovers with 28.