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Cal's Season Dives: PFF Grades Hit Rock Bottom
27 Oct
Summary
- Cal's season-low PFF grade of 51.4 occurred in the SMU loss.
- Cal's defense received its worst grade of 46.0 against SMU.
- Injuries impacting key players like Adam Mohammed and Bastian Swinney.
The Cal football team's performance has significantly declined, evidenced by their lowest Pro Football Focus (PFF) grades of the season following their 59-20 loss to SMU. This recent game yielded an overall team grade of 51.4, a stark contrast to earlier season performances.
The Bears' defense recorded a season-worst 46.0 grade against SMU, a notable drop from their 81.8 grade against Syracuse. Similarly, the offense's grade of 59.1 against SMU was its second-worst of the season. These poor marks come as the team faces tough opponents, with their lowest grades occurring against ranked teams.
Injuries are also impacting the team's performance, with key players like running back Adam Mohammed and center Bastian Swinney unavailable for recent games. Quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele received a 61.0 grade against SMU, significantly lower than his counterpart.
Despite the team's struggles, safety Kingston Lopa remains Cal's highest-graded player for the season, though his performance against SMU was also below his usual standard. Other players like wide receiver Ian Strong received low grades, indicating widespread issues across the roster.
