When is it too early to start dissecting the 2017 football schedule? Never.
We’re taking a look at some of the more important games each Pac-12 team has waiting for them in the fall: the must-wins and the trap games. Next up: California
Must-win game: Washington State, Oct. 13
There wasn’t really an obvious choice here because, at this point, Cal is probably the hardest team in the conference to project. With a new coach, a new quarterback and a defense lacking in talent, it’s hard to expect much from the Bears next year.