USC and California will meet for the 106th time ever. The two programs has had historic clashes through the years. Recently the Trojans had a 13 year winning streak over the Golden Bears, however that was snapped when Cal defeated USC at the L.A. Coliseum. This year USC comes into the game looking to avenge a loss to the Golden Bears. The last time that happened? 2004.
The 2004 meeting between USC and Cal was a highly anticipated match up in the Pac-10 and in the nation. USC was ranked as the nation’s No. 1 team, a ranking that they’ve held throughout the 2004 season, and was looking to capture the BCS national championship.