I am all for tough out of conference schedules but there is something about this week that feels rather refreshing. Perhaps it is that Cal is an 80%+ S&P+ favorite in a game at home or that the Bears managed to walk away from two tough games 2-0, but I find myself ready to see the Idaho State Bengals coming to town. The Bengals come by way of the Big Sky conference and are the first FCS opponent Cal will see since Weber State last fall.
The Bengals have struggled in recent years, finishing dead last in 2016 and 4-7 just a year ago.