After shaky first half, Cal pulls away from UC Davis, but star RB leaves game

BERKELEY — Cal probably didn’t send shivers through the Atlantic Coast Conference after clinging to a one-point halftime lead against FCS-level UC Davis in its season-opening game on Saturday.

But the Golden Bears, embarking on their first season in the ACC, dominated the second half to claim a 31-13 non-conference victory in front of 32,275 fans at sunny Memorial Stadium.

Cal, now 12-0 all-time against the Aggies, led 14-13 at the break before outscoring them 17-0 in the second half.