Former Cal Bears star Ron Rivera returns to Berkeley with a new role and one goal – to make sure the program doesn’t get left behind in the ever-changing college football landscape.

The Cal Bears open the 2025 season Saturday night with a roster of new faces against a familiar former Pac-12 rival.

The 18-year-old left-hander from Hawaii wound up completing 20 of 30 passes for 234 yards with three touchdowns and no ...