Despite missing key players, the California Golden Bears have a chance to succeed in the LA Bowl against UNLV. The focus should be on backup QB Chandler Rogers and his connection with tight end Jack Endries.
Chandler Rogers hasn't gotten much rep with California, but he's still an experienced quarterback who will play a big part in the Golden Bears' attack. Bowl season is in full swing, and Wednesday’s LA Bowl featuring the California Golden Bears and UNLV Rebels should be highly entertaining. California is missing its quarterback and top receiver, but my California vs. UNLV prop picks focus on what the Golden Bears have left.
Losing those two hurt California, but the Golden Bears have some good pieces remaining for the offense to make something happen against the California reserve QB Chandler Rogers won’t have Hunter to throw to, but tight end Jack Endries caught the most passes (49) for 562 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Endries is a good route runner and dependable receiver, and he’ll be the go-to guy for Chandler. Endries snagged 33 passing yards or more in five of his last six and meets a UNLV defense allowing 43 plays of over 10 yards and 33 plays of over 30+ yard receptions.Rogers is an experienced college quarterback. He's thrown 45 TD passes across his three-year career, but he’s barely played for California. He’s been taking starter reps since November 30, and he should be good to go to sling a pair of scoring strikes against a leaky Rebels passing defense. The Rebels’ passing defense has been brutal. They’ve been beaten for a gazillion long passing plays and 20 touchdown receptions this season, which should open the door for Rogers to shine. Rogers may not have Hunter, but he has several Golden Bears teammates with 100+ receiving yards to throw to. He has the experience, and he’s up against a shaky UNLV passing defense he can beat through the air for a couple of scoring strikes. That group led the Mountain West in rushing yards allowed (109.8) and ranked 18th nationally with a minuscule 3.45 yards per attempt. The Golden Bears have capable rushers but don’t rely much on the ground game
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