– Leads the ACC's top scoring defense (20.7 ppg) that is allowing 12.1 points per game fewer than the 32.8 it allowed in 2023. - Cal's defense shares the national lead with 17 interceptions and is among the country's top 15 in a total of five team categories related to turnovers, also including turnovers gained (T6th, 22). - Is ranked in the top 40 nationally in rushing defense (15th, 105.2 ypg), team sacks (17th, 2.90 spg), defensive touchdowns (T17th, 2), team passing efficiency defense (21st, 112.88), scoring defense (33rd, 20.7 ppg) and third down conversion percentage defense (T33rd, 34.5%)
