Cal vs. Idaho Vandals Football Insta-Recap & Rate the Game: Bears score 31 unanswered to fend off the Vandals
Tale of two games
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After an ugly deficit of 17-0, the California Golden Bears awoke from their deep slumber to score 31 unanswered in a 31-17 victory over Idaho. The Vandals, led by QB Gevani McCoy, got anything they wanted early on, and the Cal couldn’t muster anything themselves. As the first half came to a close, the Bears scored two touchdowns that saw the momentum shift for good.
Final Stats
The QB play today from Sam Jackson ain't gonna be good enough in conference play. He is locking in on primary receivers and throwing into coverage way too much. I would take the guy on the other side, McCoy. He surveys the field a ton better and completes check downs to find open receivers. I think it's going to be UGLY next week at Washington.
That was a fun afternoon. Weather was good, it was alumni band day, the Bears scored some exciting touchdowns and it's always a joy to connect with fellow Bear fans. Could have done without spotting them seventeen points but scoring 31 unanswered after that was great. In the afterglow of the game I'm going to bask in victory and worry about Xs and Os and coaching and special teams later on. Palms of Victory. Go Bears!!!