The California Bears football team lost 31-10 at the NC State Wolfpack on October 31, 2026, at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina. This defeat marked the Bears’ second all-time loss to NC State.
Despite the result, several California defensive players posted career-best performances. Outside linebacker Odera Okaka led the effort with a career-high 11 tackles. Inside linebackers AJ Tuitele and Kamar Mothudi also achieved career highs, recording nine and eight tackles respectively. Outside linebacker Solomon Williams notched his first career fumble recovery, while defensive back Cam Sidney tallied the third sack of his career.
On offense, quarterback Dominic Ingrassia recorded his first career reception. The Bears’ defensive starters included defensive tackles Johnson and Okwura, defensive end Journey, inside linebackers Jernigan and Tuitele, outside linebacker Williams, cornerbacks Harris and Young, and safeties Lopa, Crosby, and Sidney. Offensive starters were quarterback Sagapolutele, running back Emory, wide receivers Hendricks and Strong, tight ends Mini and Purcell, and the offensive line anchored by Arop, Ruffins, Swinney, Vatikani, and Klisiewicz. Team captains for California were Sagapolutele, Mohammed, Fletcher, and Tuitele.
CSB Take
California Bears football showed resilience on defense despite the 31-10 loss to NC State. Career-high tackle performances by Odera Okaka, AJ Tuitele, and Kamar Mothudi highlight individual growth and potential on the defensive side. Continued development and greater offensive production will be essential as the Bears aim to reverse their record against teams like NC State in future matchups.
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