Last week, I mentioned that this make-up game had an opportunity to become utterly pointless if both teams lost and ended their chances at bowl eligibility. With USC naming Lincoln Riley head coach, the game somehow got even more pointless. Meanwhile, Cal had a disappointing outing last week against UCLA. They led 14-10 early and then gave up then next 32 points unanswered. Despite a mediocre UCLA defense, they struggled to pass or run. The 2.9 yards per rush was a very poor total for a good running team against a bad run defense. USC has less to play for than their cross-town rivals did a week ago.
Picking the Pac: (12 Championship Game)
