Potential factors that could lead to this result:
---Third-year sophomore quarterback Chase Garbers makes a huge jump in efficiency and confidence, as quarterbacks in their second year as starters sometimes do.
---Running back Chris Brown Jr. becomes a consistent 100-yard rusher, thanks in large part to the improvement of an offensive line that was erratic at best last season.
---Two of Cal’s collection of wide receivers become big-play threats, giving the Bears some easy touchdowns and stretching defenses every week.
---Cal reduces its turnovers from the 31 it committed last year to just eight in 2019.