By George Devine, Sr.
After losing to second-ranked Oregon, 55-16 in a rainy road game at Autzen Stadium, the Golden Bears host Washington State at Memorial Stadium at 1 p.m. PDT on Saturday, October 5. The Cougars also lost their last game, 55-17, to fifth-ranked Stanford.
Fumbles played a role in the loss to the Ducks, and the windy downpour was not helping. Weather for the WSU contest is expected to be cooperative, but Sonny Dykes and his charges will have to ramp up their ball control skills and allow more protection to the quarterback. Jared Goff lost two fumbles at Oregon. He was replaced late in the first period by redshirt freshman Zach Kline, who may see some action against the Cougs. Also look to WR James Grisom as a target; he caught one of Kline’s passes for a 7-yard touchdown play. On defense, Stefan McClure and Deandre Coleman may do even better against WSU than they did against Oregon. McClure broke up three Oregon passes and. Deandre Coleman led Cal in tackles with eight . Washington State will also be concentrating on improved defense, after giving up 311 yards in only the first half against Stanford.
After Saturday’s game, Cal’s schedule is:
October 12 @ UCLA

October 19 Oregon State

October 26 @ Washington

November 2 Arizona

November 9 USC (Joe Roth game)

November 16 @ Colorado

November 23 @ Stanford