#season-collapse

#season-collapse

Allegri and his team entered the final game week of 2025-26 needing at least a draw against Cagliari (as it turned out, with Juventus drawing) to secure a top-four finish in Serie A. What followed was a mental and sporting collapse that perfectly encapsulated the sustained implosion at the club over the last two months.

The Bears stoked optimism with offseason moves that included landing top quarterback prospect Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, an infusion of offensive brainpower on the coaching staff and bringing former All-American Ron Rivera on board as general manager. After winning its first three games, all by double-digit margins, Cal tanked last Saturday on the road against 14-point underdog San Diego State, losing 34-0. Coach Justin Wilcox was unhappy postgame and on Tuesday labeled the tone of practice this week as urgent and having an edge.