The Bears upset #15 Washington 12–10 and defeated USC 15–14 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles to snap a 15-year losing streak to the Trojans, but at the same time, they also snapped a 18-year losing streak to USC in the Coliseum.

[6] Two standouts of Cal's defense were second team All-Pac-12 linebacker junior Evan Weaver who had 155 tackles and two interceptions, and first team All-Pac-12 senior Jordan Kunaszyk who had 143 tackles, six forced fumbles and one fumble recovered; Kunaszyk went undrafted but was later signed by the Carolina Panthers.

Sources: Listed in the order that they were released The 2018 Pac-12 media days are set for July 25, 2018 in Hollywood, California.

Justin Wilcox (HC), Patrick Laird (RB) & Jordan Kunaszyk (LB) at Pac-12 media days.

The Pac-12 media poll was released with the Golden Bears predicted to finish in fourth place at Pac-12 North division.

[23] [24][25] Quarterback Running back Wide receiver Tight end Punter Offensive lineman Defensive end Nose guard Outside linebacker Placekicker Inside linebacker Cornerback Defensive back Safety Long snapper Fullback at California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, California