In an unorthodox season, the preseason AP Top 25 poll had six Pac-12 teams ranked. California was the lowest-ranked of the six, earning 11 points for the #37 ranking.
Immediately after, the Pac-12 (and other conferences that were postponing their seasons due to the coronavirus) were disqualified from the polls. With football back on the schedule, our teams have re-earned eligibility in the AP Top 25 (but not in the Coaches Poll). This new influx of teams (coupled with some upsets) have caused some re-shuffling.
In the latest poll, California has lost all votes and recognition. In fact, all of the Pac-12 teams lost a huge number of votes and dropped considerably.
Oregon: 9th (1119 points) → 14th (651 points)
USC: 17th (534 points) → 29th (104 points)
Utah: 22nd (211 points) → 35th (14 points)
Arizona State: 29th (66 points) → unranked
Washington: 33rd (21 points) → 41st (4 points)
California: 37th (11 points) → unranked
With more than a month until California is set to take the field, this will probably be the last poll update here for awhile.
At this point the Bears have done nothing to deserve a top-25 ranking. Let's see how the abbreviated season pans out.