Cal focuses on penalties ahead of NC State game

Cal turns attention to penalties

Cal is focusing on penalty problems before its game against NC State. The change in emphasis follows a second-half collapse last week, when the team lost momentum after halftime.

The Santa Cruz Sentinel reported that Cal is aiming to correct those issues in the matchup with NC State. The report does not identify a specific penalty total, describe the individual calls or state whether any players have been removed from the lineup.

A response to last week

The matchup gives Cal its next opportunity to address the problems that affected the team after halftime last week. Penalties can extend an opponent’s drive or end an offense’s progress, making them a direct part of the team’s preparation for NC State.

Cal’s stated focus is narrow: reduce penalty trouble and avoid another second-half breakdown. The available account does not include the final score from last week, the date of the NC State game or any further changes to the team’s lineup or game plan.

What comes next

The next confirmed development will come when Cal plays NC State. The game will show whether the team’s emphasis on penalties carries into play, but the result is not reported here.