PICK: Cal (+9.5) to lose by 9 points or fewer (or win outright)
I'm not sure Cal can ultimately win outright, but it's worth a part of a unit. Uiagalelei, who has thrown four interceptions in the last three weeks and has completed barely 50% of his passes in that span. It also feels like Wilcox’s defense will have a plan to confuse D.J. This feels like a natural letdown spot for the Beavers. Now, off a ho-hum win as a big favorite over ASU, the Bears get Oregon State, which knocked off Utah last week. Saturday, Pac-12 Network)Ĭal’s record as an underdog under Justin Wilcox has been well-documented.