The CGB community is riding an impressive streak of accurately predicting the number of wins the Bears will achieve each season. In 2014 we predicted 5 wins. Cal finished 5-7. In 2015 we predicted 7 wins. Cal won 7 in the regular season and capped the year with a bowl win. This past year we predicted another 7 wins for the Bears.
7 wins was a rather bold prediction for a team that was losing Jared Goff and his top 6 receivers. However, 7 was not inconceivable given the team’s recent upward trajectory. If we had known the Bears would beat Utah, Texas, Oregon, and UCLA, a 7-win season would seem downright modest.