The California Golden Bears were not known for defense of any sort the last two seasons.
They now have a potential favorite for Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year.
Devante Downs had his second great performance against a solid Power 5 opponent, and he was everywhere in Cal’s 27-16 victory over Ole Miss. Downs earned his second Pac-12 Player of the Week Honors with another outstanding statline.
- 14 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, two sacks, an interception and a quarterback hurry. That’s basically Downs making an impact on nearly a third of Cal’s defensive plays, at the very least!