If you turn back the clock just a few weeks it is hard to imagine too many folks out there saw this prime time matchup coming. The undefeated Golden Bears and undefeated Trojans will face off in Berkeley in a game that has implications in the college football playoff for both teams. That’s right, I said both teams because just as recently as this week Pat Forde mentioned Cal as deserving consideration for the college football playoff. HYPE ALERT!
Let’s briefly return to reality and take a look at the task the Bears face this week.