The project will renovate the seismically vulnerable west side of the stadium and add amenities such as club levels, restrooms, and a new press box.

[7] Former NFL players Akili Smith and Ronnie Bradford joined the Cal coaching staff March 12, 2010, as administrative assistants for the offense and defense, respectively.

Offensive linemen Chet Teofilo and Mike Tepper signed undrafted free agent contracts with the Dallas Cowboys on April 24.

Wide receiver Verran Tucker joined them on April 26, the same day that linebacker Devin Bishop signed a free agent contract with Denver.

The win made Jeff Tedford Cal's winningest coach in the modern era with 68 victories, passing the legendary Pappy Waldorf.

[29] Taking advantage of a good punt return and a short field, the Bears scored on their second possession of the game on a 13-yard pass from Kevin Riley to Shane Vereen midway into the first quarter.

[31][32] The Wolf Pack marched downfield on the game's opening possession in a lengthy drive that culminated in a 15-yard touchdown pass from Colin Kaepernick to Tray Session.

The Bears added to their lead on a second 40-yard field goal from Tavecchio and stopped a Wildcats drive in the final minute with an interception deep in Cal territory to make it 6–0 at the half.

In the closing minutes of the second quarter Riley scored on a 1-yard run to put the Bears up 28–0 at the half, as the Cal defense shut down UCLA and limited the Bruins' offensive output to 58 yards.

The Bears were unable to capitalize on an interception of Prince by cornerback Darian Hagan when a 48-yard field goal attempt by Giorgio Tavecchio missed.

UCLA had a chance to score in the closing minutes of the game on a fumble by Cal wide receiver Jeremy Ross on the punt return which the Bruins recovered, but Brehaut threw four straight incomplete passes.

Kevin Prince threw for 99 yards and a score, just the third UCLA touchdown pass of the season in the loss, which snapped a three-game winning streak.

The Trojans scored 42 points in the first half and shut out the Bears, tying a record for the largest halftime deficit in Cal football history.

[41] USC running back Allen Bradford fumbled a reception at the beginning of the third quarter which Cal recovered, but was unable to turn into points.

The Bears held the Trojans' scoring to a field goal and put points on the board late in the quarter on a 31-yard touchdown reception by Shane Vereen.

USC kicked another field goal to start the fourth quarter, with the final score of the game coming on an 8-yard reception by Keenan Allen.

[43] Although Sun Devils quarterback Steven Threet completed passes of 44 and 26 yards on the opening possession, Arizona State had to settle for a field goal, after which Cal took control of the game.

The Bears responded with a drive that also resulted in a field goal, then intercepted Threet deep in Cal territory, but couldn't capitalize on the turnover.

After forcing a three and out, Cal took advantage of a 28-yard punt return by wide receiver Jeremy Ross that gave them great field possession on the Arizona State 28-yard line.

Cal scored again to open the second quarter on a 4-yard pass from Kevin Riley to wide receiver Keenan Allen, with the PAT being blocked.

Two minutes later, the Bears blocked a Sun Devils punt, which was recovered by defensive back Chris Conte for a 7-yard score.

He scored again from 1 yard out to open the second quarter, and the Beavers added to their lead on a 17-yard touchdown pass from Ryan Katz to Joe Halahuni.

[45] Oregon State quarterback Ryan Katz threw for 184 yards and a score and was sacked three times, while Jacquizz Rodgers, who accounted for four of the Beavers' five touchdowns, three on the ground and one through the air, rushed for 119.

Vereen scored on a 1-yard run in the fourth quarter with the PAT missing, leaving the Cougars with a chance to tie the game with six minutes left.

The Bears' defense however managed to prevent the Cougars from scoring to help Cal earn its first road victory since the 2009 Big Game.

The Bears began their first possession with good field position at the Oregon 48-yard line and behind Shane Vereen, were able to put together a drive that he finished off with a 2-yard run.

[52][53] On November 27, defensive line coach Tosh Lupoi was suspended for Cal's final season game against Washington for instructing a player to fake an injury during the matchup against Oregon.

[54] The 113th Big Game began with a spirited exchange when both teams met at midfield during the coin toss, which resulted in Stanford wide receiver Jamal-Rashad Patterson getting ejected for a personal foul.

The #6 Cardinal's 48–14 victory marked the worst Cal loss in the Big Game in 80 years since a 41–0 shutout in 1930, as they reclaimed Stanford Axe for the first time since 2007.

After two straight rushes by Locker failed, running back Chris Polk was able to score the game-winning touchdown with 2 seconds left in the game.