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Despite easy win, Cal shows Jared Goff's departure is the least of its worries

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It's only one game, but 2016 Cal looks a lot like 2015 Cal -- even without quarterback Jared Goff , who went No. 1 overall in the 2016 NFL Draft.

That means the Golden Bears should still put up a lot of points ... and give up a lot of points. They'll be a lot of fun to watch ... or completely infuriating, depending on your allegiance.

Cal's 51-31 win over Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in Australia -- the first game of the 2016 season -- was never in doubt, even through the first 26 minutes when the Golden Bears clung to a tighter-than-expected 20-14 lead.