The longest play by the Bears’ this season was a 52-yard pass from Chase Garbers to Kanawai Noa in Week 2. Cal is one of 19 FBS teams that has yet to have a 60-yard play.
“We have a lot of explosive players,” McIlwain said. “We just have to put ourselves in those positions by executing our plays. The more you can continue to stay consistent, the more those things will pop.”
Cal ranks 103rd among 129 FBS teams at 5.2 yards per play, and its inability to manufacture big gainers has a variety of causes, from turnovers to talent level to coaching.