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2026 NFL combine WR workouts: Top prospect grades and biggest standouts
Day 3 of the NFL Combine means the fireworks can begin. Quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers worked out Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium. For wide receivers, it was a chance to stand out in a deep class loaded with potential. While some prospects stole the show, others left with more questions than answers.
Below, we graded the performances of the top wideouts in the CBS Sports prospect rankings, courtesy of NFL Draft analyst Mike Renner, and highlighted other standout performers.
The 2026 NFL Draft will take place April 23–25 in Pittsburgh. You can find more draft coverage at CBSSports.com, including weekly mock drafts and regular evaluations of the top prospects.
Grading top WR prospects
- Measurables: 6-foot-2⅛, 203 pounds, 9⅛-inch hands, 30¼-inch arm length, 75¼-inch wingspan
- Testing: Did not participate in on-field testing
Grade: N/A — Jordyn Tyson chose not to participate in drills or athletic testing. CBS Sports has him ranked sixth overall and as the top wide receiver in the class.
Tyson is a fascinating case in this draft class. Nobody can deny the talent Tyson has; his fluidity as a route runner and ability to create separation in the intermediate area of the field are truly special. However, Tyson has played just one full season in his career and is coming off a year riddled with nagging hamstring injuries. While seeing him run and test might have been beneficial, the most important part of the week for him may have been the medical evaluations.
- Measurables: 6-foot-2¼, 192 pounds, 10¼-inch hands, 31¾-inch arm length, 78-inch wingspan
- Testing: 4.53-second 40-yard dash, 1.61-second 10-yard split
Grade: B — If you were expecting Carnell Tate to run sub-4.5, the tape would suggest otherwise, and Tate’s 40 time confirmed it. Tate ran a 4.53-second 40-yard dash, slightly slower than my estimated 4.52. However, he posted a 1.61 10-yard split, which is solid and aligns with a player who wins with burst off the line of scrimmage rather than blazing downfield speed.
I give him a lot of props for running when others in his area-code range, ranking-wise — Jordyn Tyson and Makai Lemon — both chose not to run the 40. Tate did not participate in positional drills, but running the 40 reinforced both his competitiveness and the burst we see on tape. If you liked him before, nothing should change.
- Measurables: 6-foot-0⅛, 196 pounds, 9⅝-inch hands, 30¼-inch arm length, 75¼-inch wingspan
- Testing: 4.42-second 40-yard dash, 1.55-second 10-yard split, 37-inch vertical jump
Grade: A — Omar Cooper Jr. didn’t need to set the track at Lucas Oil Stadium on fire, but posting an official 4.42 40 is a great result for him. Cooper’s tape leans more toward play strength and contact balance, but he has flashed the long speed and burst needed to create vertical separation. He did not participate in drills (citing a short training week, per NFL Network’s Charles Davis), but he answered any lingering speed questions without a doubt.
- Measurables: 5-foot-11⅛, 192 pounds, 8¾-inch hands, 30½-inch arm length, 73¼-inch wingspan
- Testing: Did not participate in on-field testing
Grade: A- — Makai Lemon didn’t test, but man, he looked smooth throughout drills and the gauntlet. His acceleration was top-notch, he stayed straight down the line, and despite one drop in the gauntlet, he caught the ball well during routes on air. He also cleared several measurable benchmarks, including a 73¼-inch wingspan. He’s still a Round 1 lock and could go higher than people think.
- Measurables: 5-foot-11⅝, 196 pounds, 9¼-inch hands, 30¼-inch arm length, 74⅞-inch wingspan
- Testing: Did not participate in on-field testing
Grade: A- — Many, myself included, wanted to see KC Concepcion run because he would have looked incredible, but the Texas A&M receiver limited his participation to drills on Saturday. Still, he turned in a strong workout, especially when it came to catching the football. His hands remain the biggest question in his profile after seven drops last season, but he looked confident and did not drop a pass. His acceleration through the gauntlet stood out, and I liked his quarterback-friendly tendencies, consistently coming back to the ball.
As a receiver in the second tier behind the top three, a strong workout could solidify his first-round case, and I think he locked himself into that range.
- Measurables: 6-foot-3⅝, 212 pounds, 9⅝-inch hands, 32-inch arm length, 77⅜-inch wingspan
- Testing: 35-inch vertical jump, 4.28-second short shuttle
Grade: C+ — Washington wideout Denzel Boston was expected to complete the full testing slate but only recorded a 35-inch vertical, which landed around the middle of the receiver group. For a player I believe has more juice than he often gets credit for, I’m curious why he skipped the remaining tests.
He did participate in the on-field workout but got off to a bit of a rough start, dropping a few passes in the gauntlet. That may have been early jitters, considering how reliable his hands look on tape. Boston rebounded afterward, showing good hip sink and finishing the workout strong. He sits in the late first-/early second-round range and needs a strong pro day to close the gap.
- Measurables: 6-foot-1¼, 206 pounds, 9⅞-inch hands, 30⅜-inch arm length
- Testing: 4.45-second 40-yard dash, 1.52-second 10-yard split, 32.5-inch vertical jump, 10-foot-5 broad jump, 6.71-second 3-cone, 4.31-second short shuttle
Grade: B+ — Coming to Indy, Germie Bernard faced questions about his long speed and explosiveness, and he answered them emphatically. Running below 4.5 seconds in the 40 significantly strengthens his profile as a physical, gritty receiver who complements a room rather than being a star in it. His vertical jump wasn’t elite, but he followed it with a strong 10-foot-5 broad jump.
Bernard likely isn’t a Round 1 player, but he helped himself considerably. He caught the ball well and looked smooth throughout drills. He profiles best as a high-end WR3 in an offense that moves him around and asks him to do the dirty work.
- Measurables: 5-foot-9⅜, 164 pounds, 9-inch hands, 29⅜-inch arm length
- Testing: 4.26-second 40-yard dash, 1.54-second 10-yard split
Grade: B- — Brenen Thompson was the fastest man among the wide receivers at this year’s combine, blazing an official 4.26. However, we knew he was fast going in, so that was expected. He did not participate in additional testing or on-field workouts, which leaves some questions about his deceleration and route running outside the vertical plane. Still, at 164 pounds, he must win as a downfield threat, and Thompson clearly can. We’ll see what he does at his pro day.
Other standouts
- Measurables: 5-foot-11⅝, 164 pounds, 9-inch hands, 29⅜-inch arm length
- Testing: 4.26-second 40-yard dash, 1.54-second 10-yard split
While many Day 2 grades among wide receivers belong to bigger X-receiver body types, Skyler Bell may have delivered the best overall workout of the group. His 11-foot-1 broad jump ranked third at the position, and his 41-inch vertical ranked fifth. He also caught the ball cleanly throughout drills.
An easy mover who finished 2025 as a first-team AP All-American, Bell likely profiles best in the slot, where his route running and strength after the catch can shine. In my opinion, he locked himself into Day 2 of the draft.
- Measurables: 5-foot-8⅝, 177 pounds, 9-inch hands, 29⅜-inch arm length, 72⅜-inch wingspan
- Testing: 4.35-second 40-yard dash, 1.50-second 10-yard split, 38-inch vertical jump, 10-foot-5 broad jump
We knew Zachariah Branch was fast — that wasn’t a question at all. What stood out Saturday was how comfortable he looked catching the ball downfield. He didn’t see an expansive downfield route tree during his final season at Georgia, but he showed strong hands in the gauntlet and flashed speed throughout routes. He also had a sick catch on an inaccurate throw that wowed people in attendance. Branch is another undersized player who likely remains a Day 2 pick, but proving he can run a full route tree is a feather in his cap.
- Measurables: 5-foot-9¾, 180 pounds, 9½-inch hands, 29⅜-inch arm length, 72¾-inch wingspan
- Testing: 4.30-second 40-yard dash, 1.49-second 10-yard split, 42.5-inch vertical jump, 10-foot-11 broad jump
Deion Burks skipped on-field workouts, but his testing numbers may make that irrelevant until his pro day. He posted the fastest 40, highest vertical and longest broad jump in his group. A rocked-up receiver with explosive traits on tape, Burks didn’t receive many quality opportunities at Oklahoma but should rise quickly after this performance. Few players in the class move the way he does.
- Measurables: 5-foot-10¼, 179 pounds, 9½-inch hands, 30-inch arm length
- Testing: 4.49-second 40-yard dash, 1.62-second 10-yard split, 38.5-inch vertical jump, 10-foot-6 broad jump
If you’re searching for this year’s Day 3 receiver who quickly becomes a productive rookie — a la Tez Johnson — Coleman Jr. might be your guy. He lacks ideal size and likely projects to the slot, but he plays fearlessly over the middle and consistently makes catches bigger receivers refuse to in that area. Throwing down a 4.49 40-yard dash is impressive (although I’m keeping an eye on the 1.62 10-yard split), and he looked smooth in drills. He’s a Day 3 guy, but Coleman helped his stock with a strong showing.
- Measurables: 6-foot-4⅜, 200 pounds, 10½-inch hands, 32⅝-inch arm length
- Testing: 4.47-second 40-yard dash, 1.58-second 10-yard split, 40-inch vertical jump, 10-foot-9 broad jump
If there’s anyone in the second group of receivers who made himself some money, it’s Lane. He threw down a 4.47 40-yard dash, with a 1.58 10-yard split that impressed me even more. He’s a long strider who can gain a lot of ground, but his burst looked more impressive than anything. He also caught the ball really well, even hauling in a pass while falling. His ability to adjust and pluck the ball with his large hands will appeal to NFL evaluators, and he should join the group of big-bodied X receivers selected early on Day 2.
- Measurables: 6-foot-3⅞, 206 pounds, 9⅝-inch hands, 32⅝-inch arm length
- Testing: 4.42-second 40-yard dash, 1.55-second 10-yard split, 36.5-inch vertical jump, 11-foot-3 broad jump
Hurst represents one of the biggest upside bets in the class based on size, speed and vertical-playmaking ability. He ran faster than expected with a 4.42 40 and excelled tracking deep balls during drills, using strong body control to adjust mid-flight. He also flashed encouraging hip sink, suggesting upside beyond a pure deep threat. I’m very bullish on him.
- Measurables: 6-foot-3⅜, 204 pounds, 9¼-inch hands, 32⅛-inch arm length
- Testing: 4.34-second 40-yard dash, 1.49-second 10-yard split, 41.5-inch vertical jump, 11-foot-1 broad jump
If you haven’t heard of Bryce Lance, you’ve probably heard of his brother Trey, the No. 3 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. Lance has the potential to be a top-100 player in this class based on the size and speed he has to be a vertical threat. He ran a blazing 4.34 at 6-foot-3⅜ and over 200 pounds and caught the ball well in the gauntlet and downfield work. His game still has some inefficiencies, but players with this athletic profile get drafted sooner rather than later.
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Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza has established himself as the top quarterback prospect in this draft class. However, he did not participate in athletic testing or on-field drills in Indianapolis. He quite literally stepped aside to watch his peers — LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier, Alabama’s Ty Simpson, Miami’s Carson Beck and others — fight for the right to be the second quarterback taken in April’s draft.
At least two quarterbacks have been taken in the first round every year over the past decade except one (Kenny Pickett in 2022). A year ago, Miami’s Cam Ward went No. 1 overall to the Titans, but the next quarterback (Jaxson Dart) did not come off the board until No. 25 overall. Will a second quarterback rise into the first round?
Here is how several quarterbacks fared Saturday at the NFL Scouting Combine:
The 2026 NFL Draft will take place April 23–25 in Pittsburgh. You can find more draft coverage at CBSSports.com, including weekly mock drafts and regular evaluations of the top prospects.
Grading top QB prospects
- Measurables: 6-foot-4¾, 236 pounds, 9½-inch hands, 31⅞-inch arm length, 76¾-inch wingspan
- Testing: Did not participate in on-field testing
Grade: N/A — Fernando Mendoza did not take part in any athletic testing, but he was on the field supporting other competitors and chatting with former Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck.
The Hoosier drew loud applause from the home-state crowd and carried a smile everywhere he went. Mendoza remains the presumptive No. 1 overall selection.
- Measurables: 6-foot-1⅛, 211 pounds, 9⅜-inch hands, 30⅞-inch arm length, 76½-inch wingspan
- Testing: Did not participate in on-field testing
Grade: A — Ty Simpson had what I considered only two bad throws on the day — one on an out route and another on the rail. From the out route to the go route, Simpson threw with touch and strong ball placement. The son of Tennessee-Martin head coach Jason Simpson showed quiet feet with little wasted movement in his footwork.
The Alabama quarterback is an interesting evaluation. He is an older prospect with essentially one year of starting experience, and the results of that season were volatile. His performance separated him as QB2 in this class, which could mean late first-round or early second-round consideration.
- Measurables: 6-foot-2, 203 pounds, 9⅛-inch hands, 30⅜-inch arm length
- Testing: Did not participate in on-field testing
Grade: B+ — Two of Garrett Nussmeier’s first four throws were his worst, but he quickly settled in and avoided further erratic passes. Ball placement could have been better on the rail throws, but overall he did a nice job leading receivers and giving them opportunities to make plays on the football.
Nussmeier battled an injury all season. It showed up on tape but was not confirmed until the combine. When healthy, Nussmeier — the son of Saints offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier — has proven to be one of the most reliable options at the position. He is QB3 for me and a likely Day 2 pick.
- Measurables: Measurables: 6-foot-4¾, 233 pounds, 10-inch hands, 30⅝-inch arm length, 75-inch wingspan
- Testing: Did not participate in on-field testing
Grade: B+ — Carson Beck started his throwing session strong, showing quality accuracy and timing on out routes. He also threw the comeback and hinge routes well. His touch waned slightly on deep balls, which were inconsistent; he charted two off-target throws and two well-placed passes.
Beck is in the conversation to be the second or third quarterback off the board, which likely translates to a Day 2 selection.
- Measurables: 6-foot-5¼, 228 pounds, 9⅞-inch hands, 32¾-inch arm length, 79⅝-inch wingspan
- Testing: Did not participate in on-field testing
Grade: B — Drew Allar struggled early, with errant throws on out routes and an initially sloppy performance. At times he looked like he was fighting his lower body due to inconsistent footwork, but he grew more comfortable as drills progressed and performed his best during the second half of the throwing session. The Ohio native was particularly effective go balls, comebacks and fade routes.
Allar has prototypical size and remains a candidate to come off the board on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Other standouts
- Measurables: 6-foot-1¾, 210 pounds, 9-inch hands, 29⅞-inch arm length
- Testing: 4.72-second 40-yard dash, 32-inch vertical jump, 114-inch broad jump
Luke Altmyer may have been the most consistent quarterback from start to finish in the first group. Decision-makers wanted to see ball placement and anticipation regardless of route, and he checked that box — from comeback and out routes to go balls and fades.
He was also one of a handful of quarterbacks to participate in athletic testing, which spoke to his competitiveness
- Measurables: 6-foot-2⅝, 232 pounds, 10¼-inch hands, 31⅝-inch arm length
- Testing: 4.56 second 40-yard dash, 40-inch vertical jump, 130-inch broad jump
Cole Payton caused some early timing issues during the cauntlet because he is left-handed. His athletic testing impressed more than his on-field work, which was fine but not exceptional.
The gap to the runner-up was minimal, but Tempted cemented her elite sprinting filly credentials for the generation courtesy of a Group One Surround Stakes triumph full of elegance.
Going to 1400m for just her second attempt, Tempted was travelling comfortably in third gear entering the Randwick straight and began to unwind, yet pacesetter Savvy Hallie dug in hard, requiring the three-year-old to produce her best.
Under pressure from pilot Chad Schofield, the $1.60 top elect’s talent emerged as she lengthened stride close home to beat Savvy Hallie ($10) by a long head, as Ole Dancer ($9) trailed by an additional 1-3/4 lengths in third.
“Chad, he knew what he had underneath him. I was actually thinking, God, you can get a little more desperate’ halfway down the straight,” a relieved trainer Ciaron Maher said.
“The 14 (1400m) is probably right at the top of her distance range, as we’ve seen. She’s run second and now won at Group One level, but you’d think she is more dynamic at six (furlongs,1200m).”
Away from victory lane behind Hong Kong standout Ka Ying Rising when second in The Everest (1200m) in the spring as a three-year-old, Tempted is likely to face elder rivals again in the T J Smith Stakes (1200m).
Still, Maher will confer with Godolphin principals before settling on Tempted’s following target, making clear no overseas venture was on the cards soon.
“I travelled a three-year-old filly in Coolangatta, and I thought it was a bit early for her,” Maher said.
“This horse, we know she does have a bit of a temperament, so I just thought, maybe a little bit later in life.”
Addressing if Tempted belonged with his finest sprinters, Maher affirmed she outshone 2024 Everest conqueror Bella Nipotina similarly aged, pending her sustained excellence.
“She is definitely right up there. She ran second to the best sprinter in the world as a three-year-old. You’d think with furnishing, she is only going to get better,” he said.
The Savvy Hallie camp experienced a rollercoaster end, thrilled by her resolve yet crushed by the photo-finish Group 1 loss.
“Heartbreaking to get beaten,” jockey Nash Rawiller said.
“I loved her tenacity. She made Tempted really work for it. She was great.”
Apocalyptic, sent off second favourite, labored to fourth place five lengths away, according to jockey Tommy Berry who said she never travelled well.
“She didn’t stretch out in the straight so it’s not the Apocalyptic we know,” Berry said.
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Three years after a horrifying crash in the Australian Guineas that almost killed him, Ethan Brown basked in glory at Flemington, steering Observer to the Group 1 title.
In the 2024 edition, Brown on Maximillius hit the deck in Flemington’s straight during the Australian Guineas, sustaining liver lacerations and kidney damage.
Brown faced an extended fightback, electing additional rest post-initial comeback to restore his condition fully.
Positioned among Melbourne’s elite jockeys, Brown is central to Ciaron Maher’s yard, preparers of Observer who landed Saturday’s Group 1 Australian Guineas (1600m) at Flemington.
National Assistant Trainer Jack Turnbull for Maher shared his tight bond with Brown.
“I see him sometimes more than my fiancee Tian during the week,” Turnbull said.
“He’s a big part of our team. He’s there two or three mornings a week, trials, gallops and he’s one of the blokes you can ring up at any time and have a chat about the horses.
“He’s a special horse but he’s got a special rider and it’s special we got the job done today.”
Dismissed at $1.85, Observer held off Planet Red ($7) by half a length, with Sixties ($3.20) a mere short-head adrift in third.
Observer stepped into history Saturday, replicating Mahogany by securing the Victoria Derby in spring then the autumn C S Hayes Stakes and Australian Guineas.
Maher’s Hitotsu duplicated the pattern post-2021 Derby with a 2022 Guineas win on resumption.
Turnbull highlighted the win’s value for Observer, assuring stallion status and versatile paths forward for the colt.
“You’ve got the Australian Cup, Rosehill Guineas, Doncaster Mile, if you waited a little bit longer, but winning this race really allows us to pivot and target races against the older horses if Godolphin desires,” Turnbull said.
“He’s probably the closest thing we’ve likened to Hitotsu in terms of his racing style.
“He’s probably not as dynamic, but his ability to be winning a Derby and coming back to be a Group 1 mile Guineas winner at his next preparation is hard to do.
“We’re in a lovely position and we can savour the moment and really enjoy the win.”
The ride delivered Brown’s 11th Group 1, though he noted the fence position on the favourite sparked concerns.
“I’m sure the punters were thinking ‘what’s going on here’,” Brown said.
“The main thing with him is getting him to relax and settle. That meant having to go down to the fence and riding a cool, patient race on him.
“From there on in, the track is fair, we stuck to the fence and he did the rest.
“He’s a superstar.”
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WBC interim champion Agit Kabayel has shared his thoughts on Oleksandr Usyk’s upcoming fight against Rico Verhoeven on May 23.
It was announced on Friday that Usyk will face the kickboxing star at Egypt’s Pyramids of Giza. Initially, it was believed that his WBC belt would be on the line; however, the WBC has since cast doubt on whether that will be the case.
Despite boasting a decorated combat sports background, Verhoeven has had just one outing in a professional boxing ring, scoring a second-round stoppage victory over Janos Finfera in 2014.
His opponent, at the time, had a record of 0-5, and yet the 36-year-old is now gearing up to collide with the greatest heavyweight of this era.
Having twice beaten Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois, Usyk is widely regarded as the leading pound-for-pound operator in this sport.
His last outing, which saw the Ukrainian engineer a fifth-round finish over Dubois in July, cemented his status as a three-time, two-division undisputed champion.
At the same time, though, many feel that unbeaten contender Kabayel has more than earned his shot at the 39-year-old, especially after claiming stoppages over Zhilei Zhang and Frank Sanchez.
But while he was likely eager to face Usyk sooner, the 33-year-old must now wait a little while longer before landing his world title opportunity.
Posting on his Instagram story, Kabayel reacted to the fight news and said his shot at the full WBC title will likely arrive after his next outing.
“It’s official. Just one fight to go. Then we’re next. Blow up the comments!”
An opponent for his next assignment is yet to be confirmed, but the German is likely full of confidence following his third-round finish over Damian Knyba last month.
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After Team USA’s thrilling win over Canada in the Olympic gold medal game Sunday, all Brady Tkachuk wanted to do was celebrate.
However, he had to take a drug test first.
Tkachuk, 26, wrapped up his media obligations and was on his way to the locker room when he got a tap on the shoulder.
“I get a tap on the shoulder, ‘Hello Brady, you’ve been selected for a drug test,’” Tkachuk said on a recent episode of his podcast, “Wingmen with Matthew and Brady Tkachuk.”
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Brady Tkachuk of the United States celebrates winning the gold medal during after the men’s gold medal game against Canada at the Milan Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena during the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan, Italy, Feb. 22, 2026. (Vitalii Kliuiev/Getty Images)
Matthew Tkachuk said players are not required to take the drug test upon being notified, but you are under supervision until you do so. Brady said two other players opted to do their tests right away but missed a couple of the songs. He did not want to miss any of the celebrations, so he opted to wait until the bus left to take his test, which wasn’t for another hour and a half to two hours.
Matthew said the man administering the test, a man he named “little Johnny,” had a front-row seat to the locker room celebrations.
Brady said that, in about a 40-minute span, he drank about five beers, three Powerades and two waters but didn’t have the urge to use the restroom. He explained that the drug tests require 90 milliliters of urine, and if you don’t fill up the cup to the requisite amount, you have to wait until you fill it up.
Brady Tkachuk of the United States celebrates after winning the gold medal game against Canada at the Milan Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena during the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan, Italy, Feb. 22, 2026. (Catherine Steenkeste/Getty Images)
Brady said, normally after a game, he has no issue going to the restroom, but with the pressure of having to take a test to continue celebrating, he wasn’t sure if he could produce enough urine to complete the test. The Ottawa Senators captain said he was being patient and finally decided to take the test 10 minutes before the bus departed.
“Finally, 10 minutes before the bus (left), I’m like, ‘Eff it, I got to gamble, I got to gamble with this one.’ And did it, and (it was) 100 milliliters. I was like, ‘Thank God,’ because if I had to stay there and all the boys left, and I had to meet them, I would have been sour.”
The locker room celebrations kicked off a wild few days of partying for Team USA.
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Brady Tkachuk, Jack Hughes, Matthew Tkachuk and Quinn Hughes attend a celebration of the U.S. men’s hockey team’s Olympic gold at E11EVEN Miami in Miami, Fla., Feb. 23, 2026. (Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for E11EVEN Miami)
After Team USA’s win in Milan, the team flew to Miami to celebrate its win at E11even, a famous nightclub. When their raucous celebration wrapped up, they flew up to Washington, D.C., to meet with President Donald Trump and attend the State of the Union address Tuesday.
The Senators returned to action Thursday and lost 2-1 to the Detroit Red Wings in overtime. Tkachuk scored the team’s lone goal but was left bloodied after a big hit.
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After last year’s 7-6 campaign, California football has played 131 seasons, dating back to 1886.
The Golden Bears did not play football from 1906 to 1914, choosing to play rugby instead.
Overall, Cal has compiled a 707–584–51 (.546) record through the 2025 season.
Since the program’s initial season, Cal has appeared in 27 bowl games, winning 12 and securing 16 conference championships.
The Bears have also claimed five National Championships, producing 27 consensus First Team All-America players.
California begins its 111th season with renewed optimism under new head coach Tosh Lupoi in the ACC, looking to resume its winning ways.
—Conference Affiliations—
- Atlantic Coast Conference (2024–present)
- Pac-12 Conference (2011–2023)
- Pacific-10 Conference (1978–2010)
- Pacific-8 Conference (1968–1977)
- Athletic Association of Western Universities (1959–1967)
- Pacific Coast Conference (1916–1958)
- Independent (1886–1905, 1915)
The table below provides an all-time season rundown with Conference, W-L record, win percentage, coach, and bowl game, if any, for each year.
| Year | Conf | W | L | T | Pct | Coach(es) | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ACC | 7 | 6 | 0 | .538 | Justin Wilcox (6-5) Nick Rolovich (1-1) | Hawaii Bowl (L) |
| 2024 | ACC | 6 | 7 | 0 | .462 | Justin Wilcox (6-7) | LA Bowl (L) |
| 2023 | Pac-12 | 6 | 7 | 0 | .462 | Justin Wilcox (6-7) | Independence Bowl (L) |
| 2022 | Pac-12 | 4 | 8 | 0 | .333 | Justin Wilcox (4-8) | |
| 2021 | Pac-12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | .417 | Justin Wilcox (5-7) | |
| 2020 | Pac-12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | .250 | Justin Wilcox (1-3) | |
| 2019 | Pac-12 | 8 | 5 | 0 | .615 | Justin Wilcox (8-5) | Redbox Bowl (W) |
| 2018 | Pac-12 | 7 | 6 | 0 | .538 | Justin Wilcox (7-6) | Cheez-It Bowl (L) |
| 2017 | Pac-12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | .417 | Justin Wilcox (5-7) | |
| 2016 | Pac-12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | .417 | Sonny Dykes (5-7) | |
| 2015 | Pac-12 | 8 | 5 | 0 | .615 | Sonny Dykes (8-5) | Armed Forces Bowl (W) |
| 2014 | Pac-12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | .417 | Sonny Dykes (5-7) | |
| 2013 | Pac-12 | 1 | 11 | 0 | .083 | Sonny Dykes (1-11) | |
| 2012 | Pac-12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | .250 | Jeff Tedford (3-9) | |
| 2011 | Pac-12 | 7 | 6 | 0 | .538 | Jeff Tedford (7-6) | Holiday Bowl (L) |
| 2010 | Pac-10 | 5 | 7 | 0 | .417 | Jeff Tedford (5-7) | |
| 2009 | Pac-10 | 8 | 5 | 0 | .615 | Jeff Tedford (8-5) | Poinsettia Bowl (L) |
| 2008 | Pac-10 | 9 | 4 | 0 | .692 | Jeff Tedford (9-4) | Emerald Bowl (W) |
| 2007 | Pac-10 | 7 | 6 | 0 | .538 | Jeff Tedford (7-6) | Armed Forces Bowl (W) |
| 2006 | Pac-10 | 10 | 3 | 0 | .769 | Jeff Tedford (10-3) | Holiday Bowl (W) |
| 2005 | Pac-10 | 8 | 4 | 0 | .667 | Jeff Tedford (8-4) | Las Vegas Bowl (W) |
| 2004 | Pac-10 | 10 | 2 | 0 | .833 | Jeff Tedford (10-2) | Holiday Bowl (L) |
| 2003 | Pac-10 | 8 | 6 | 0 | .571 | Jeff Tedford (8-6) | Insight Bowl (W) |
| 2002 | Pac-10 | 7 | 5 | 0 | .583 | Jeff Tedford (7-5) | |
| 2001 | Pac-10 | 1 | 10 | 0 | .091 | Tom Holmoe (1-10) | |
| 2000 | Pac-10 | 3 | 8 | 0 | .273 | Tom Holmoe (3-8) | |
| 1999 | Pac-10 | 4 | 7 | 0 | .364 | Tom Holmoe (4-7) | |
| 1998 | Pac-10 | 5 | 6 | 0 | .455 | Tom Holmoe (5-6) | |
| 1997 | Pac-10 | 3 | 8 | 0 | .273 | Tom Holmoe (3-8) | |
| 1996 | Pac-10 | 6 | 6 | 0 | .500 | Steve Mariucci (6-6) | Aloha Bowl (L) |
| 1995 | Pac-10 | 3 | 8 | 0 | .273 | Keith Gilbertson (3-8) | |
| 1994 | Pac-10 | 4 | 7 | 0 | .364 | Keith Gilbertson (4-7) | |
| 1993 | Pac-10 | 9 | 4 | 0 | .692 | Keith Gilbertson (9-4) | Alamo Bowl (W) |
| 1992 | Pac-10 | 4 | 7 | 0 | .364 | Keith Gilbertson (4-7) | |
| 1991 | Pac-10 | 10 | 2 | 0 | .833 | Bruce Snyder (10-2) | Citrus Bowl (W) |
| 1990 | Pac-10 | 7 | 4 | 1 | .625 | Bruce Snyder (7-4-1) | Copper Bowl (W) |
| 1989 | Pac-10 | 4 | 7 | 0 | .364 | Bruce Snyder (4-7) | |
| 1988 | Pac-10 | 5 | 5 | 1 | .500 | Bruce Snyder (5-5-1) | |
| 1987 | Pac-10 | 3 | 6 | 2 | .364 | Bruce Snyder (3-6-2) | |
| 1986 | Pac-10 | 2 | 9 | 0 | .182 | Joe Kapp (2-9) | |
| 1985 | Pac-10 | 4 | 7 | 0 | .364 | Joe Kapp (4-7) | |
| 1984 | Pac-10 | 2 | 9 | 0 | .182 | Joe Kapp (2-9) | |
| 1983 | Pac-10 | 5 | 5 | 1 | .500 | Joe Kapp (5-5-1) | |
| 1982 | Pac-10 | 7 | 4 | 0 | .636 | Joe Kapp (7-4) | |
| 1981 | Pac-10 | 2 | 9 | 0 | .182 | Roger Theder (2-9) | |
| 1980 | Pac-10 | 3 | 8 | 0 | .273 | Roger Theder (3-8) | |
| 1979 | Pac-10 | 6 | 6 | 0 | .500 | Roger Theder (6-6) | Garden State Bowl (L) |
| 1978 | Pac-10 | 6 | 5 | 0 | .545 | Roger Theder (6-5) | |
| 1977 | Pac-8 | 7 | 4 | 0 | .636 | Mike White (7-4) | |
| 1976 | Pac-8 | 5 | 6 | 0 | .455 | Mike White (5-6) | |
| 1975 | Pac-8 | 8 | 3 | 0 | .727 | Mike White (8-3) | |
| 1974 | Pac-8 | 7 | 3 | 1 | .682 | Mike White (7-3-1) | |
| 1973 | Pac-8 | 4 | 7 | 0 | .364 | Mike White (4-7) | |
| 1972 | Pac-8 | 3 | 8 | 0 | .273 | Mike White (3-8) | |
| 1971 | Pac-8 | 6 | 5 | 0 | .545 | Ray Willsey (6-5) | |
| 1970 | Pac-8 | 6 | 5 | 0 | .545 | Ray Willsey (6-5) | |
| 1969 | Pac-8 | 5 | 5 | 0 | .500 | Ray Willsey (5-5) | |
| 1968 | Pac-8 | 7 | 3 | 1 | .682 | Ray Willsey (7-3-1) | |
| 1967 | AAWU | 5 | 5 | 0 | .500 | Ray Willsey (5-5) | |
| 1966 | AAWU | 3 | 7 | 0 | .300 | Ray Willsey (3-7) | |
| 1965 | AAWU | 5 | 5 | 0 | .500 | Ray Willsey (5-5) | |
| 1964 | AAWU | 3 | 7 | 0 | .300 | Ray Willsey (3-7) | |
| 1963 | AAWU | 4 | 5 | 1 | .450 | Marv Levy (4-5-1) | |
| 1962 | AAWU | 1 | 9 | 0 | .100 | Marv Levy (1-9) | |
| 1961 | AAWU | 1 | 8 | 1 | .150 | Marv Levy (1-8-1) | |
| 1960 | AAWU | 2 | 7 | 1 | .250 | Marv Levy (2-7-1) | |
| 1959 | AAWU | 2 | 8 | 0 | .200 | Pete Elliott (2-8) | |
| 1958 | PCC | 7 | 4 | 0 | .636 | Pete Elliott (7-4) | Rose Bowl (L) |
| 1957 | PCC | 1 | 9 | 0 | .100 | Pete Elliott (1-9) | |
| 1956 | PCC | 3 | 7 | 0 | .300 | Pappy Waldorf (3-7) | |
| 1955 | PCC | 2 | 7 | 1 | .250 | Pappy Waldorf (2-7-1) | |
| 1954 | PCC | 5 | 5 | 0 | .500 | Pappy Waldorf (5-5) | |
| 1953 | PCC | 4 | 4 | 2 | .500 | Pappy Waldorf (4-4-2) | |
| 1952 | PCC | 7 | 3 | 0 | .700 | Pappy Waldorf (7-3) | |
| 1951 | PCC | 8 | 2 | 0 | .800 | Pappy Waldorf (8-2) | |
| 1950 | PCC | 9 | 1 | 1 | .864 | Pappy Waldorf (9-1-1) | Rose Bowl (L) |
| 1949 | PCC | 10 | 1 | 0 | .909 | Pappy Waldorf (10-1) | Rose Bowl (L) |
| 1948 | PCC | 10 | 1 | 0 | .909 | Pappy Waldorf (10-1) | Rose Bowl (L) |
| 1947 | PCC | 9 | 1 | 0 | .900 | Pappy Waldorf (9-1) | |
| 1946 | PCC | 2 | 7 | 0 | .222 | Frank Wickhorst (2-7) | |
| 1945 | PCC | 4 | 5 | 1 | .450 | Buck Shaw (4-5-1) | |
| 1944 | PCC | 3 | 6 | 1 | .350 | Stub Allison (3-6-1) | |
| 1943 | PCC | 4 | 6 | 0 | .400 | Stub Allison (4-6) | |
| 1942 | PCC | 5 | 5 | 0 | .500 | Stub Allison (5-5) | |
| 1941 | PCC | 4 | 5 | 0 | .444 | Stub Allison (4-5) | |
| 1940 | PCC | 4 | 6 | 0 | .400 | Stub Allison (4-6) | |
| 1939 | PCC | 3 | 7 | 0 | .300 | Stub Allison (3-7) | |
| 1938 | PCC | 10 | 1 | 0 | .909 | Stub Allison (10-1) | |
| 1937 | PCC | 10 | 0 | 1 | .955 | Stub Allison (10-0-1) | Rose Bowl (W) |
| 1936 | PCC | 6 | 5 | 0 | .545 | Stub Allison (6-5) | |
| 1935 | PCC | 9 | 1 | 0 | .900 | Stub Allison (9-1) | |
| 1934 | PCC | 6 | 6 | 0 | .500 | William Ingram (6-6) | |
| 1933 | PCC | 6 | 3 | 2 | .636 | William Ingram (6-3-2) | |
| 1932 | PCC | 7 | 3 | 2 | .667 | William Ingram (7-3-2) | |
| 1931 | PCC | 8 | 2 | 0 | .800 | William Ingram (8-2) | |
| 1930 | PCC | 4 | 5 | 0 | .444 | Nibs Price (4-5) | |
| 1929 | PCC | 7 | 1 | 1 | .833 | Nibs Price (7-1-1) | |
| 1928 | PCC | 6 | 2 | 2 | .700 | Nibs Price (6-2-2) | Rose Bowl (L) |
| 1927 | PCC | 7 | 3 | 0 | .700 | Nibs Price (7-3) | |
| 1926 | PCC | 3 | 6 | 0 | .333 | Nibs Price (3-6) | |
| 1925 | PCC | 6 | 3 | 0 | .667 | Andy Smith (6-3) | |
| 1924 | PCC | 8 | 0 | 2 | .900 | Andy Smith (8-0-2) | |
| 1923 | PCC | 9 | 0 | 1 | .950 | Andy Smith (9-0-1) | |
| 1922 | PCC | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | Andy Smith (9-0) | |
| 1921 | PCC | 9 | 0 | 1 | .950 | Andy Smith (9-0-1) | Rose Bowl (T) |
| 1920 | PCC | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | Andy Smith (9-0) | Rose Bowl (W) |
| 1919 | PCC | 6 | 2 | 1 | .722 | Andy Smith (6-2-1) | |
| 1918 | PCC | 6 | 2 | 0 | .750 | Andy Smith (7-2) | |
| 1917 | PCC | 5 | 5 | 1 | .500 | Andy Smith (5-5-1) | |
| 1916 | PCC | 6 | 4 | 1 | .591 | Andy Smith (6-4-1) | |
| 1915 | Independent | 8 | 5 | 0 | .615 | James Schaeffer (8-5) | |
| 1905 | Independent | 4 | 1 | 2 | .571 | J. W. Knibbs | |
| 1904 | Independent | 6 | 1 | 1 | .750 | James Hopper | |
| 1903 | Independent | 6 | 1 | 2 | .667 | James Whipple | |
| 1902 | Independent | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 | James Whipple | |
| 1901 | Independent | 9 | 0 | 1 | .900 | Frank W. Simpson | |
| 1900 | Independent | 4 | 2 | 1 | .571 | Addison Kelly | |
| 1899 | Independent | 7 | 1 | 1 | .778 | Garrett Cochran | |
| 1898 | Independent | 8 | 0 | 2 | .800 | Garrett Cochran | |
| 1897 | Independent | 0 | 3 | 2 | .000 | Charles Nott | |
| 1896 | Independent | 6 | 2 | 2 | .600 | Frank Butterworth | |
| 1895 | Independent | 3 | 1 | 1 | .600 | Frank Butterworth | |
| 1894 | Independent | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | Charles O. Gill | |
| 1893 | Independent | 5 | 1 | 1 | .714 | Pudge Heffelfinger | |
| 1892 | Independent | 2 | 1 | 1 | .500 | Lee McClung | |
| 1892 (Spring) | Independent | 4 | 2 | 0 | .667 | No Coach | |
| 1891 | Independent | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | No Coach | |
| 1890 | Independent | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 | No Coach | |
| 1888 | Independent | 6 | 1 | 0 | .858 | No Coach | |
| 1887 | Independent | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 | No Coach | |
| 1886 | Independent | 6 | 2 | 1 | .667 | Oscar S. Howard |
Kenya’s Brigid Kosgei set a new course record with a commanding victory at the Tokyo Marathon.
The 32-year-old finished in 2:14:29 – more than two minutes ahead of Ethiopia’s Bertukan Welde, who was second in 2:16:36.
Welde’s Ethiopian compatriot Hawi Feysa came third in 2:17:39.
The previous course record was 2:15:55 – set by two-time Tokyo winner Sutume Asefa Kebede in 2024.
Kosgei, who won marathon silver for Kenya at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, is planning to represent Turkey at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
“We have a lot of athletes in Kenya,” said Kosgei. “I want some young generation to follow my step to join me in Turkey.”
In the men’s race, Ethiopia’s Tadese Takele defended his title in a thrilling sprint finish with Kenyan duo Geoffrey Toroitich and Alexander Mutiso Munyao.
Takele clocked 2:03:37, which was the same official time as second-placed Toroitich, with Munyao finishing just one second further back in third.
“I knew that the final stage would be decisive,” said 23-year-old Takele.
“Around 41km I wanted to wait and see what would happen and then I made my move right before the finish.”
Italy’s Marco Bezzecchi won the opening race of the MotoGP season with a flawless performance in Thailand, as defending champion Marc Marquez retired late on.
Aprilia rider Bezzecchi started on pole and never looked back as he stormed into a massive lead before sealing victory by more than five seconds.
KTM’s Spanish rider Pedro Acosta followed up Saturday’s sprint race victory by coming second, while compatriot Raul Fernandez of Trackhouse finished third.
Bezzecchi’s victory came after he crashed out of the sprint race on the second lap.
“Yesterday was a small mistake with a big consequence, so it was important today to try to bounce back,” said Bezzecchi.
“My pace was good with the medium [rear tyre], we worked super well all weekend, so I knew that I could be fast if I was in front. So I tried my all to make a good start and the bike was perfect.”
Ducati’s Marquez exited the race with five laps to go after suffering a type puncture while in fourth position.
The Spaniard, who is chasing a record-equalling eighth title this season, was closing in on Acosta and Fernandez but damaged his tyre after running wide, ending hopes of a podium finish.
Earlier this week Marquez said he was still recovering from a shoulder injury that forced him to miss the final four races of last season.
Bezzecchi was fastest in all three practice sessions and set a new track record in qualifying, while this was his third-straight grand prix victory – having won the final two races in 2025.
Bezzecchi’s Aprilia team-mate and 2024 champion Jorge Martin came fourth, while Trackhouse’s Ai Ogura finished fifth.
Last year’s runner-up Alex Marquez did not finish the race after a late crash, while 2022 and 2023 world champion Francesco Bagnaia finished ninth.
Flavio Cobolli has announced himself in a big way.
The 22-year-old Italian defeated Frances Tiafoe 7-6(4), 6-4 to win the Abierto Mexicano Telcel, showing composure well beyond his years.
Cobolli first gained attention on the Challenger circuit and has steadily worked his way up the ATP Tour, known for his fighting spirit and comfort on hard courts. Acapulco now marks the biggest title of his young career.
He edged a tight first-set tiebreak before holding his nerve to finish the job in straight sets.
With the win, Cobolli becomes the youngest Acapulco champion since 2016 and the third youngest since the event switched to hard courts in 2014.
A breakthrough moment for one of Italy’s rising names.
The Turkish Super Lig returns with a fresh set of fixtures as Antalyaspor and Fenerbahce go head-to-head on Sunday. Domenico Tedesco’s men are unbeaten in each of their last eight visits to the New Antalya Stadium since November 2017 (5W 3D) and will head into the weekend looking to extend this dominant nine-year streak.
Antalyaspor failed to pull clear of the danger zone last Sunday when they fell to a 1-0 defeat against Kayserispor at the Kadir Has Stadium.
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Sami Ugurlu’s men have managed just two wins from their last 12 matches since November 8, while losing six and claiming four draws in that time.
This poor run of results has seen Antalyaspor plunge into 14th place in the Super Lig standings with 23 points from 23 games, just three points above the relegation zone.
Meanwhile, Thursday’s 2-1 second-leg victory over Nottingham Forest was not enough to keep Fenerbahce in the Europa League, as their 3-0 defeat in the first leg of the playoffs saw them lose the tie 4-2 on aggregate and drop into the UEFA Conference League.
Tedesco’s men now turn their sights to the Super Lig, where they are the only unbeaten side this season, having picked up 15 wins and eight draws from their 23 games so far.
Fenerbahce have racked up 53 points from their 23 league matches to sit second in the standings, five points adrift of first-placed Galatasaray.
Antalyaspor vs Fenerbahce Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- With 29 wins from the last 43 meetings between the sides, Fenerbahce boast a superior record in the history of this fixture.
- Antalyaspor have picked up seven wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on seven occasions.
- Ugurlu’s men are on a seven-game losing streak against Fenerbahce and are without a win in their last 13 encounters, losing 10 and claiming three draws since a 1-0 victory in October 2019.
- Fenerbahce are unbeaten in their last 15 away games across all competitions, picking up 11 wins and four draws since September’s 3-1 defeat against Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League.
Antalyaspor vs Fenerbahce Prediction
Still licking their wounds from their Europa League exit, Fenerbahce will return to league action looking to bounce back and move within two points of first-placed Galatasaray.
Tedesco’s men have won their last seven games against the hosts, and given the gulf in quality and experience between the two teams, we are backing them to come away with another comfortable victory.
Prediction: Antalyaspor 0-3 Fenerbahce
Antalyaspor vs Fenerbahce Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Fenerbahce to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals – Yes (There have been three or more goals scored in five of Fenerbahce’s last six games)
Tip 3: Over 10.5 corners – Yes (There have also been at least 11 corner kicks in six of the visitors’ last eight matches)
Edited by Peter P
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