“I’ve heard Utah is an electric atmosphere, so I’m really looking forward to it. These are the moments you live for,” said Cal freshman QB Fernando Mendoza.
California quarterback Fernando Mendoza runs with the ball during the second half of the team’s NCAA college football game against Oregon State on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Berkeley, Calif.
“I’ve heard Utah is an electric atmosphere,” Mendoza said this week, “so I’m really looking forward to it. These are the moments you live for.” Cal’s run game has been the team’s consistent strength all season and ranks 11th nationally at 217.3 yards per game. The Bears are on pace to have their most prolific rushing season since 2005, when Marshawn Lynch and Justin Forsett powered them to 235.3 yards per game.
Wilcox credits Cal’s often-criticized offensive line with significant improvement under first-year O-line coach Mike Bloesch. Offensive coordinator Jake Spavital cited the play of center Brian Driscoll as key to the Bears’ ability to create the fast tempo they want.The Utes rank third nationally against the run and are tied for fifth in scoring defense . They have 17 sacks in five games, 40 tackles for loss and eight takeaways.
Utah is last in the Pac-12 in both passing offense and total offense . Major injuries to offensive linemen, running backs, receivers and quarterbacks have rendered Utah’s offense increasingly toothless as the season has progressed.
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