By Nick Bartlett, SuperWest Sports
August 24, 2023
This is the seventh in my series of interviews with 2023 SuperWest nonconference football opponents.
In this episode, I talk with Cole Pinkston, a football and recruiting analyst for AuburnLive/On3 Sports, about Cal’s Week Two tilt against the Tigers of the SEC.
We discuss Auburn’s roster and how it matches up with a rebuilding Bear team and preview the September 9th night contest, giving our early game predictions
The contest features two programs looking to rebound from losing seasons in 2022 with a key early win.
We talk about the challenge Auburn faces in playing a late game across time zones and California’s need for a better-than-typical crowd at Memorial Stadium.
This will be the first-ever matchup between the Bears and the Tigers.
You can reach Pinkston on Twitter at @ColePinkston, and I’m always open to your comments at @WordsByBartlett.
Nick Bartlett’s Previous Interviews in the Series
- Florida Gators beat writer Graham Hall
- San Diego State Aztecs beat writer Andre Haghverdian
- Oklahoma State Cowboys beat writer Scott Wright
- Fresno State play-by-play announcer Paul Loeffler
- Nebraska Huskers beat writer Brian Christopherson
- Texas Tech Red Raiders 247Sports national analyst Mike Roach
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