2009 California Football Schedule
Date	Opponent	Result/Time	TV	Record/Tickets	Travel/Lodging
9/5	Maryland	W, 52-13	ESPN2	1-0 (0-0)
9/12	Eastern Washington	W, 59-7		2-0 (0-0)
9/19	@ Minnesota	W, 35-21	ESPN	3-0 (0-0)
9/26	@ Oregon	L, 3-42	ABC	3-1 (0-1)
10/3	USC	L, 3-30	ABC	3-2 (0-2)
10/10	BYE
10/17	@ UCLA	W, 45-26	ABC	4-2 (1-2)
10/24	Washington State	W, 49-17		5-2 (2-2)
10/31	@ Arizona State	W, 23-21	ABC	6-2 (3-2)
11/7	Oregon State	L, 14-31	FSN	6-3 (3-3)
11/14	Arizona	W, 24-16	Versus	7-3 (4-3)
11/21	@ Stanford	W, 34-28	Versus	8-3 (5-3)
11/28	BYE
12/5	@ Washington	L, 10-42	FSN/CSN (Regional)	8-4 (5-4)

Bold denotes Conference Game

Cal Bears 2009 Football Schedule Overview

Cal has seen itself go from a Pac-10 doormat to a conference contender this decade, but that last few years seem to have brought more disappointment than success. The Golden Bears have been highlighted as the most overrated Pac-10 team in terms of actual finish vs. what was predicted. They’ve become a victim of their own success.

The Bears finished a respectable 9-4 a season ago, but it seemed somewhat disappointing against the elevated expectations of Berkeley’s alumni.

September will be difficult with games at Minnesota and Oregon as well as a home rematch versus Maryland. Cal has typically fared well in September, though, and has won three in a row against Oregon.

Early games against Oregon and USC will draw headlines, but it’s November that will define the Bears season. If they can win a home game at Oregon State, only games against Stanford, Arizona and Washington stand in the way of a strong finish.

Look for Cal to contend for the Pac-10 title. Don’t be surprised if they knock off USC at home in an early tilt against a Trojan team still feeling its way around the new season. However, Oregon is a better pick at this point because of its favorable home schedulle.