The University of California Golden Bears (3-1, 1-0 Pac-12) travel to face the Washington State University Cougars (3-1, 0-1 Pac-12) at Clarence D. Martin Stadium on Saturday. The Cougars are four-point favorites, and the total is 53.5.California is coming off an impressive 49-31 win over Arizona at FTX Field at California Memorial Stadium last Saturday. Jack Plummer was 18 of 28 for 245 yards and three touchdowns. Jaydn Ott ran 19 times for 274 yards and three touchdowns. Jeremiah Hunter caught five passes for 82 yards and a touchdown. Washington State lost 44-41 to No. 15 Oregon at Clarence D. Martin Stadium last Saturday. Cameron Ward threw for 375 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. Nakia Watson carried 12 times for 36 yards and a touchdown and added eight catches for 68 yards. Renard Bell hauled in six receptions for 84 yards.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Cougars won the only game between the teams last season, a 21-6 victory in October. Jayden de Laura threw three touchdowns for Washington State, as Calvin Jackson Jr. scored twice.
TALE OF THE TAPE
The Golden Bears are averaging 30.0 points per game so far this season, eighth in the Pac-12, and they are facing a Cougars defense that has surrendered 20.5 PPG (5th). Meanwhile, Washington State has scored 30.0 points a game this season, eighth in the conference, and California is allowing 20.5 PPG (5th).The Golden Bears rank 74th in the nation in passing yards per game (243.8) and 56th in rushing (176.3). Look for them to exploit a matchup advantage through the air, as the Cougars are 110th in the nation in passing yards allowed per game (274.3). Against the run, Washington State is 43rd (112.8).Washington State has been one of the nation’s least productive rushing teams, averaging 98.0 yards per game (118th), while ranking 42nd in passing yards (275.8). The Golden Bears are allowing 249.8 passing yards (89th) and 132.5 rushing yards per game (59th).
TOP PERFORMERS
Through four games, Plummer has thrown for eight touchdowns (2 INT) and 243.8 yards per game to lead California in passing. In one prior away game this season, he had one TD and 184 yards passing. Ott leads the team in rushing with an average of 115.8 yards a game over four games. He has four touchdowns on the ground. Hunter is the Golden Bears’ leading receiver with 76.2 yards a game and two TDs. Ward has 10 passing touchdowns (5 INT) with 275.8 yards per game through four games to lead Washington State. In three home games this season, he has thrown for nine TDs (3 INT) and an average of 301.0 yards. Watson has been the home team’s leading performer on the ground, averaging 65.0 yards a game through four games. He also has been valuable as a receiver, posting 35.3 yards a game through the air. He has three total touchdowns, two rushing and one receiving. Donovan Ollie has been the primary target in the Cougars’ passing game. He has two touchdowns and a 65.8 yard per game average through four appearances.
SportsTips’ College Football Pick:
Washington State (-185)
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