It wasn't quite the Bear Raid, but it was clear that offensive coordinator Mike Bloesch was more willing to take some chances Friday night as his offense had its full group for the first time all season. Star transfer receivers Tobias Merriweather and Kyion Grayes made their Cal debuts in the 46-36 win after missing the first eight games because of injuries suffered in training camp.

Merriweather caught a touchdown pass in the first half and finished the night with 52 yards on 6 catches with 11 targets.

The Bears also had their entire starting offensive line back on the field together for the first time as well, though second-year freshman Frederick Williams III remained at right tackle for a second consecutive game.

Starting right tackle TJ Session kicked inside to right guard after missing the Oregon State game, in which Williams made his first start. Sioape Vaitkani, Cal's longtime right guard, moved over the left side after splitting time at right guard against the Beavers.

All of it added up to a standout offensive performance for Bloesch's group that included Cal logging 54 plays in the first half alone Friday night against the Demon Deacons.

Cal finished with 87 total plays and 500 yards in the team's first ACC victory after opening up the season 0-4 in its new league.

"I think offensively, it just feels like, man, we put up points, but golly, it just feels like we're close to being really darn good," Cal head coach Justin Wilcox said. "Little bit better in the run game, some critical plays, some red zone touchdowns, and all of a sudden we're feeling really good about the offense. So it just, it'll take a team effort."