The California Golden Bears football team is searching for answers after suffering a lopsided 59-20 defeat to the SMU Mustangs in Dallas on Saturday. The loss marks the program's fifth defeat in its last six games, deepening concerns about the direction of the season.
Cal entered halftime with a surprising 20-17 lead behind an efficient first-half performance from quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, who completed 19 of 23 passes. However, the Mustangs completely flipped the script after the break, dominating all three phases to outscore the Bears 42-0 in the final two quarters.
The collapse raises questions about the team's ability to maintain momentum and adjust defensively. Cal's coaching staff will have a short week to address the second-half deficiencies before their next matchup.
