Outgained by 150 yards. 26 to 12 first down deficit. 1.5 yards/play deficit.
Nothing about how this game played out suggests that it was or should have been close. While watching, I kept expecting Oregon to run away with the game. when I look at the box score it reads like a decisive defeat.
And yet, there Cal was, holding the ball at midfield, down just 3 points, with about 10 minutes left in the 4th quarter.
Am I thrilled that the Bears are forced to play these types of games, that injuries and lack of depth and transfers and lost recruiting battles means that this is the only way to try to get wins?