Saturday, September 20, 2014

Arizona Stadium in Tucson

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In a game between two undefeated Pac-12 teams, the California Golden Bears (2-0) will visit the Arizona Wildcats (3-0) on Saturday night. Arizona beat California 33-28 on the road last season.

California last played two weeks ago when they cruised to a 55-14 win over Sacramento State at home. Cal had 581 total yards in the win, which included 255 yards on the ground alone. The Golden Bears are averaging 313 passing yards per game and 43 points per game this season.

Golden Bears quarterback Jared Goff has been excellent so far this season, passing for 510 yards with seven touchdowns and just one interception through two games. Sophomore wide receiver Kenny Lawler has caught eight passes so far this year for 72 yards and three scores.

Arizona had its third consecutive big offensive day last weekend against Nevada and came away with a 35-28 win. They had good balance on their offense by passing for 278 yards and rushing for 229 yards in the game. The Wildcats are currently the 20th-best rushing team in the nation with 268.3 rushing yards per game.

Wildcats running back Nick Wilson has 66 carries through three games for 449 yards and four touchdowns. Quarterback Anu Solomon has completed 62.7 percent of his passes for 934 yards, eight touchdowns and just one interception, and he has also rushed for 121 yards.

California Golden Bears Betting Trends

California Golden Bears are 2-0-0 Against the Spread

California Golden Bears are 0-1-0 against the Over/Under

Arizona Wildcats Betting Trends

Arizona Wildcats are 1-2-0 Against the Spread

Arizona Wildcats are 1-2-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

California Golden Bears

09/06/14 LB Jason Gibson Personal has left the team
08/15/14 RB Jeffery Coprich Foot out indefinitely
08/15/14 DL Nathan Broussard Knee out for season
08/15/14 DB Quentin Tartabull Knee out for season

Arizona Wildcats

09/14/14 WR DaVonte Neal Undisclosed probable
09/14/14 OG Jacob Alsadek Foot "?" Saturday vs. California
09/14/14 NG Jeffrey Worthy Concussion "?" Saturday vs. California
09/14/14 CB Johnny Jackson Back "?" Saturday vs. California
09/14/14 RB Terris Jones-Grigsby Ankle "?" Saturday vs. California
08/28/14 OL Jacob Arzouman Knee out for season
08/28/14 LB Jamardre Cobb Concussion out for season
08/28/14 DL Sani Fuimaono Foot out indefinitely
08/26/14 QB Brandon Dawkins Disciplinary out indefinitely
08/26/14 DL Dwight Melvin Academics out for season
08/03/14 DB Tra'Mayne Bondurant Disciplinary has left team

Guy's Pick: Take Arizona

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