Where: L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Ky.
TV: ESPN2
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OK, I predicted Cal would be clobbered. Happy to be wrong!!
Revised theory: BEARS WIN, but it turns out that Wilcox play calling was replaced by Rivera.. After the game, Wilcox retires to tend to his previously unknown sickly twin brother, and Rivera knew this and has a replacement lined up.
You know for all the complaints we've said out loud about our team, they certainly showed up today and showed everyone what it means to be a Bear. That 4th down call in overtime, if it had failed, would have probably gotten Wilcox fired on the spot. So, what an incredible upset win for the ages.
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Top 5 Wilcox Wins….what am I missing, in no order?
@Auburn, @ Ole Miss, @ UW, @ LOU, v Wazzu.
Just like SDSU…can’t be this team…coach…
@ USC 2018, @ Stanfurd 2019
Hey now, no furd wins on your list??
This might be his best win. 18 point underdogs?
I think it is, TBH.
Who dares wins
JKS is a HIGH first round pick.
It’s essential they hold on to him.
Oh, we had a little party down in Newport
Couldn’t carry Harry from the place!
There was Harry, there was Mary, there was Grace
Glorious, victorious.
One keg of beer for the four of us
OK, I predicted Cal would be clobbered. Happy to be wrong!!
Revised theory: BEARS WIN, but it turns out that Wilcox play calling was replaced by Rivera.. After the game, Wilcox retires to tend to his previously unknown sickly twin brother, and Rivera knew this and has a replacement lined up.
Troll…
Guilty due to insanity
What? Just enjoy the win!
Need to somehow keep JKS by whatever means. Imagine what he’d do if he had half of what Mendoza had to work with
Program is working hard to put the pieces in place to keep him.
GO BEARS FOREVER! THANK DE JESUS! THE BEARS ARE GOING BOWLING ONCE MORE!
Wilcox gets a mountain of criticism, a lot of it deserved. But you have to give credit on that River Boat Ron go for it
Agreed.
Ya gotta go for it there, in those circumstances.
Harsin is a lovely lunatic!
If Wilcox is our coach next year, this is the game that saved it. We finally met the moment.
Imagine tosh lupoi as our coach…
Imagine them firing him if he closes the season winning the final four games? This win is going to light a fire under this team.
He’s not getting fired if they hit 8 regular season wins.
7 was always the gray area.
To be honest I think he is done regardless…need new energy
Agreed. And I think they absolutely need it.
Heard before the season there were various scenarios at play where he moves on.
But regardless, so happy for the kids getting the W. Good for the program.
JKS what a great kid
I'm stunned we won. I've grown accustomed to not feeling happy after a football game. So happy for the team. Really great for morale.
Hope springs eternal.
This feels oddly parallel to Cobbs jumper toppling #1 Arizona. One play for all the marbles and it flips our way! Go Bears Forever!!!
Wow. WTF
On got in my 10k steps just pacing up and down my living room during this game.
You said it man. Nobody effs with dejesus man
LAUGHABLE, MAN!
“I see you rolled your way into the top 15. Dios mio, man. Jaron and me, we’re gonna f*** you up.”
YES!
“you flash a piece out on the lanes…”
I've been saving some bulleit rye and I think it's time for a toast. Well done, gentlemen. Biggest victory in years.
Years.
Top 5 Wilcox W.
Happy for the team. Regardless of Wilcox status. The boys fight every game. Best win in a long time
next year, if JKS stays, can be special
If we can get some RBs and WRs and OLs.
OL was good all things considered. Their Dline was supposed to be to notch.
Cal Fan Nation, we needed that
Big time.
Now a Bye to get healthy and Big Game.
Ok I should fly up to Palo Alto in two weeks.
Yes.
A bowl game. A big acc win on the road. A great night of defense. A big night for our qb. A great win!
YOU KNOW IT...
YOU TELL THE STORY
YOU TELL THE WHOLE DAMN WORLD!
THIS IS BEAR TERRITORY!
THIS IS BEAR TERRITORY
YES. IT IS COMPLETE! YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!
You know for all the complaints we've said out loud about our team, they certainly showed up today and showed everyone what it means to be a Bear. That 4th down call in overtime, if it had failed, would have probably gotten Wilcox fired on the spot. So, what an incredible upset win for the ages.
I don’t think that Wilcox had anything to lose by going for the TD on 4th down. Cal had already challenged the #14 Team for 75 minutes.
You gotta go for the TD 4th & goal within the 5 in OT on the road, especially when L’ville has the possession advantage in 2OT
Maybe. Losing usually allows decisions to look worse. Regardless I am glad it worked!
Also some creativity in playcalling. A little bit.
Finally some creativity
I am totally for Harsin drilling more and more trick plays!
Maybe not a double-reverse from the 3 in OT with the game on the line tho.
I think Statue of Liberty a la Boise state is what I would ask for.
This is enough hopium to last me at least another few years
This is how we done!!!
JKS always thanking lord and savior Jesus Christ. And threw the game winning TD to JESUS!
This comment wins the day!!
JKS could thread the needle with a rich man
Glad I stuck around to watch this game. Y’all know my feelings on the season. I’ll just enjoy this win for now. Go Bears!
Extend Wilcox until December 2025!
He certainly earned the right to end of season - he would have been sacked if both BC and UNC didn’t work out
WTF WTF WTF YES
JKS giving glory to the wrong (de) Jesus
He is a true faithful Christian brother 😁
How about them Bears
Justin Wilcox 8 year extension secured
Please don’t god no
Gad, I didn’t bet it…to win….the payoff was decent too.
Martin Luther musta been huge!!
Legitimately one of our best wins of the past few years, that was so fun
All in all, a top 5 Wilcox W.
I think the last good game I enjoyed was UCLA 2023.
Gutsy performance
WOW
Wilcox grew some cajones
EXTEND WILCOX
9 MORE YEARS
Lifetime contract!!
FOR ANOTHER TEN YEARS
NO WAY
Geeze, bowl eligible
YYEYEYSYSYYSEYSESSESS!!!! YOU KNOW IT!!!!
What!
You tell the story!
You tell the whole damn world this is Bear Territory!
Nice win, boys.
Nice win.
Holy de Jesus Christ!
A good W!!!!!!
If we can do this, why didn't we so this the last 6 weeks
Perhaps it takes a while for so many players to learn to play together? Just saying.
Who knows? College football is weird.
(de)Jesus took the wheel (route)
What a fantastic win
I honestly feel like I have been waiting 15 years for a play like this! Go Bears!!!
Hasin was ready. He’s been there and done that
OMG!!!!
W9ooooooooooooo
Delay… can’t wait