Fill in the blank: This was the best California Golden Bears defensive performance since __________ because __________.
Ruey Yen: This was the best Cal defensive performance since the Utah win last year (October 1st, 2016) that resulted in the successful goal stand for the Bears to beat then No.18 Utah 28-23. Sure, the Utes didn't come in with the reputation of the Ole Miss offense. Then again, Ole Miss used their athleticism edge to compile some big numbers against nobodies. The Utes win is the clear (and lone) defensive highlight of the Dykes era.