Here are some things to keep an eye on Saturday when USC travels to Cal:
1. Competitive first half?: Not only hasn’t Cal beaten USC since 2003, but it has failed to turn in a competitive first half the last six years. Average halftime deficit? 24.2. Cal was shut out and trailed by at least 20 from 2009-11 and has scored just three touchdowns in the six-year span. Two of those came in 2013, when USC scored 41 first-half points. First things first, Cal. Keep it interesting for 30 minutes.