Surprised to be able to take the Huskies under three touchdowns. The Huskies have score 40+ points in every game and won by 30+ points in every game. They get a bad Golden Bears team at home. Michael Penix Jr should be able to continue his march to the Heisman as the Huskies easily take this game. Lay the points.

We know of U-Dub's prowess. But as Cal makes its last trip to Seattle for the immediate future, it is wise to note some past scorelines here that are usually competitive, even with some down years for the Golden Bears, who have covered the last four meetings. Cal desperately unlucky not to be 3-0 into Husky Stadium, and the offense has been given a spark by mobile TCU transfer QB Sam Jackson V, who has his own Tito and Jermaine for background help with RBs Jaydn Ott (188 YR vs. UNT; expected available this week) and Isaiah Ifanse (137 YR last week vs. Idaho). Remember, Justin Wilcox has excelled in his coaching career as a dog (16-6 vs. line).

You can't spell Washington without Wagon, and this Huskies team is a wagon. The Pac-12 has a lot of good teams, but there's a clear divide between the ones at the top and at the bottom, and that divide will make itself evident when Cal cannot cover these Huskies receivers.

The Golden Bears will be walking into a lion’s den … er, Huskies den … when they square off with Washington on Saturday night. All of the focus on Washington has been on star quarterback Michael Penix Jr and the dynamic offense, but it’s the defense that has vaulted this team into a national title contender. Is Cal going to be able to keep up in a track meet? Nope. Not against this defense and especially not at Husky Stadium.