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Cal upset No. 14 Louisville in November before falling 35-31 to Hawaii in the Hawaii Bowl on Dec. 24, 2025.
Last season
7-6
Final record
Lost bowl game, finished 7-6.
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Questions, answered
- What is the Cal Golden Bears newsletter from Dispatch Sports?
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