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Cal faces tough challenge against No. 8 Washington in Pac-12 Conference opener

Cal faces tough challenge against No. 8 Washington in Pac-12 Conference opener

Key points:

  • Cal opens Pac-12 Conference play against No. 8 Washington
  • The teams have split the last four matchups with Cal having recent success against ranked Husky teams
  • Cal's defense leads the nation in takeaways, while the offense is the fastest in the Pac-12

The California Golden Bears will open their Pac-12 Conference play against the No. 8 ranked Washington Huskies in Seattle on Saturday. The Bears are 2-1 so far this season, while the Huskies remain unbeaten at 3-0. This will be the 102nd meeting between the two teams, with Washington leading the series 56-41-4. Cal has had recent success against ranked Husky teams, with memorable victories in 2018 and 2019. The Bears’ defense has been impressive, ranking among the best in the nation in turnovers gained. On the offensive side, Cal’s rushing game has been electric. Fans can catch the action on ESPN.

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