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Photos: Cal defeats Idaho with 31 unanswered points after trailing 17-0

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Sep 17, 2023 , , ,

The Bears came back from a 17-0 Vandals lead to grab a 31-17 win over the nation’s fifth-ranked FCS team in front of 36,810 fans at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Cal’s Ashton Stredick rushed for 77 yards. CAl quarterback Sam Jackson V rushed for 41 yards and connected with Jeremiah Hunter and Trond Grizzell for two touchdown passes in the first half.

Cal will face No. 8 Washington next Saturday as they play their last season in the Pac-12.

Cal's Jeremiah Hunter (3) scores on a touchdown against Idaho during the second quarter of their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
Cal’s Jeremiah Hunter (3) scores on a touchdown against Idaho during the second quarter of their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) 
Idaho's Anthony Woods (5) slams into Cal's Lu-Magia Hearns III (15) to score a touchdown during the first quarter of their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
Idaho’s Anthony Woods (5) slams into Cal’s Lu-Magia Hearns III (15) to score a touchdown during the first quarter of their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) 
Cal's Jeremiah Hunter (3) leaps to catch a touchdown pass against Idaho during the second quarter of their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
Cal’s Jeremiah Hunter (3) leaps to catch a touchdown pass against Idaho during the second quarter of their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) 
A Cal cheerleader smiles while cheering from the sideline against Idaho during the second quarter of their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
A Cal cheerleader smiles while cheering from the sideline against Idaho during the second quarter of their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) 
Idaho head coach Jason Eck yells at Idaho's Hayden Hatten (80) during the second quarter of their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
Idaho head coach Jason Eck yells at Idaho’s Hayden Hatten (80) during the second quarter of their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) 
Idaho's Nick Romano (3) gets tackled by Cal's David Reese (7) during the first quarter of their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
Idaho’s Nick Romano (3) gets tackled by Cal’s David Reese (7) during the first quarter of their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) 
Cal quarterback Sam Jackson V (5) looks to pass the ball against Idaho during the first quarter of their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
Cal quarterback Sam Jackson V (5) looks to pass the ball against Idaho during the first quarter of their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) 
Cal's Isaiah Ifanse (22) loses a shoe while playing Idaho during the second quarter of their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
Cal’s Isaiah Ifanse (22) loses a shoe while playing Idaho during the second quarter of their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) 
Idaho's Anthony Woods (5) steps on the back of Cal's Nohl Williams (3) during the fourth quarter of their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Cal defeated Idaho 31-17. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
Idaho’s Anthony Woods (5) steps on the back of Cal’s Nohl Williams (3) during the fourth quarter of their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Cal defeated Idaho 31-17. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) 
Idaho's Terez Traynor (0) fumbles the ball and Cal's Raymond Woodie III (5) recovers the ball during the fourth quarter of their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Cal defeated Idaho 31-17. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
Idaho’s Terez Traynor (0) fumbles the ball and Cal’s Raymond Woodie III (5) recovers the ball during the fourth quarter of their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Cal defeated Idaho 31-17. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) 
Idaho's Terez Traynor (0) fumbles the ball and Cal's Raymond Woodie III (5) recovers the ball during the fourth quarter of their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Cal defeated Idaho 31-17. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
Idaho’s Terez Traynor (0) fumbles the ball and Cal’s Raymond Woodie III (5) recovers the ball during the fourth quarter of their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Cal defeated Idaho 31-17. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) 
Cal's Raymond Woodie III (5) celebrates after recovering a fumble by Idaho's Terez Traynor (0) during the fourth quarter of their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Cal defeated Idaho 31-17. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
Cal’s Raymond Woodie III (5) celebrates after recovering a fumble by Idaho’s Terez Traynor (0) during the fourth quarter of their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Cal defeated Idaho 31-17. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) 
Cal's Kaylin Moore (4) is called for pass interference on Idaho's Hayden Hatten (80) during the fourth quarter of their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Cal defeated Idaho 31-17. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
Cal’s Kaylin Moore (4) is called for pass interference on Idaho’s Hayden Hatten (80) during the fourth quarter of their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Cal defeated Idaho 31-17. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) 
Cal's BLANK (X) Idaho's BLANK (X) during the ? quarter of their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Cal defeated Idaho 31-17. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
Cal’s BLANK (X) Idaho’s BLANK (X) during the ? quarter of their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Cal defeated Idaho 31-17. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) 
Cal's Michael Luckhurst (16) kicks a field goal against Idaho during the fourth quarter of their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Cal defeated Idaho 31-17. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
Cal’s Michael Luckhurst (16) kicks a field goal against Idaho during the fourth quarter of their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Cal defeated Idaho 31-17. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) 
Cal's Kaylin Moore (4) fails to tackle Idaho's Jermaine Jackson (1) while running for yardage during the third quarter of their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Cal defeated Idaho 31-17. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
Cal’s Kaylin Moore (4) fails to tackle Idaho’s Jermaine Jackson (1) while running for yardage during the third quarter of their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Cal defeated Idaho 31-17. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) 
The Cal cheer team cheers from the sideline while playing Idaho during the third quarter of their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Cal defeated Idaho 31-17. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
The Cal cheer team cheers from the sideline while playing Idaho during the third quarter of their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Cal defeated Idaho 31-17. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) 
Cal quarterback Sam Jackson V (5) is all smiles as he direct the Cal marching band after defeating Idaho during their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Cal defeated Idaho 31-17. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
Cal quarterback Sam Jackson V (5) is all smiles as he direct the Cal marching band after defeating Idaho during their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Cal defeated Idaho 31-17. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) 
A U.S. Navy color guard return to the sideline after the playing of the national anthem before the Cal vs. Idaho game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
A U.S. Navy color guard return to the sideline after the playing of the national anthem before the Cal vs. Idaho game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) 

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