As one of about 12 Cal alumni living in Utah, this is a disappointment, but I'll manage. BYU games are an unique cultural experience. The fan base is incredibly passionate and loyal, but very respectful to visitors. A BYU football game was the only event I have ever heard the entire crowd sing the Star Spangled Banner at full volume.
Attended a game there a zillion years ago. Ditto everything you said. Favorite moment was in the 3rd quarter, the rally squad walked in front of the stands with a long banner reading "Smite them Brethren".
Would have preferred to keep BYU - if you're good, show it, if not, it'll show.
Like I stated on a previous substack post. They should have kept BYU. This would show the CFP committee that Cal is a serious player in making the playoffs and keeping another Group 4 conference on the schedule would be important.
Well, so much for my trip through Canyonlands, Arches, Bryce et al. But happy the Bears will have less travel in ‘26. Schedule looked brutal, so this helps that..
BYU plays rugby at Cal this season, they'll probably play in Provo in '27. Cal could very well have a playoff game there in April. It's an intense atmosphere.
As one of about 12 Cal alumni living in Utah, this is a disappointment, but I'll manage. BYU games are an unique cultural experience. The fan base is incredibly passionate and loyal, but very respectful to visitors. A BYU football game was the only event I have ever heard the entire crowd sing the Star Spangled Banner at full volume.
Attended a game there a zillion years ago. Ditto everything you said. Favorite moment was in the 3rd quarter, the rally squad walked in front of the stands with a long banner reading "Smite them Brethren".
Would have preferred to keep BYU - if you're good, show it, if not, it'll show.
After further review, it was tentatively scheduled for Rosh Hashana so I wouldn't have been able to go anyway.
Like I stated on a previous substack post. They should have kept BYU. This would show the CFP committee that Cal is a serious player in making the playoffs and keeping another Group 4 conference on the schedule would be important.
On balance, clearly the right move...Go Bears Forever!
Too bad. As a Cal alum and convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, I was looking forward to it. Oh well.
Smart.
You've got Pitt listed under both home and away
Updated, thanks!
Smart move!
I seen a few articles about the cancellation, but haven’t seen what it cost Cal to cancel the series at this relatively late date.
The costs will likely be paid by the Conference, since they're the ones requiring a game cancellation to fit their new (crazy) scheduling.
Well, so much for my trip through Canyonlands, Arches, Bryce et al. But happy the Bears will have less travel in ‘26. Schedule looked brutal, so this helps that..
Strut….Zion and Bryce Canyon are not too bad a drive from Vegas if you wanna tack them onto the front or back end of UNLV?
BYU plays rugby at Cal this season, they'll probably play in Provo in '27. Cal could very well have a playoff game there in April. It's an intense atmosphere.