BERKELEY, Calif. -- Ross Bowers threw a touchdown pass and Cameron Goode returned an interception for a touchdown to seal the game as California won its third straight game to open the season under new coach Justin Wilcox, beating Mississippi 27-16 on Saturday night.
The Golden Bears (3-0) withstood two long TD passes by Rebels quarterback Shea Patterson but didn't allow a score over the final 43 minutes to end the nonconference season undefeated. Cal has overcome second-half deficits in all three games this season and has outscored the opposition 57-13 after halftime.