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Know Your Opponent: UCLA Football vs. Cal Golden Bears

By Mike Regalado

Oct 22, 2015; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive back Randall Goforth (3) tackles California Golden Bears running back Vic Enwere (23)during the fourth quarter at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2015; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive back Randall Goforth (3) tackles California Golden Bears running back Vic Enwere (23)during the fourth quarter at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 21, 2016; Berkeley, CA, USA; California Golden Bears linebacker Devante Downs (1) reacts after linebacker Jordan Kunaszyk (59) intercept the ball against the Oregon Ducks during overtime at Memorial Stadium. The California Golden Bears defeated the Oregon Ducks 52-49 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 21, 2016; Berkeley, CA, USA; California Golden Bears linebacker Devante Downs (1) reacts after linebacker Jordan Kunaszyk (59) intercept the ball against the Oregon Ducks during overtime at Memorial Stadium. The California Golden Bears defeated the Oregon Ducks 52-49 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

Cal Defense

Cal defense is, well, not good. They have a few playmakers, but for the most part the collective output from the Cal defense has them as the worst in the Pac-12 in scoring defense (45.5 ppg), total defense (541.8 ypg), and rushing defense (291.1 ypg). Their only saving grace, if they had one, is this pass defense, which is allowing only 251.7 yards per game.

They are not able to stop the run, they are barely able to stop the pass and are essentially speed bumps for teams that eventually run over them.

The Cal defense may slow down teams, but they’re not gonna be able to stop them.

That will be interesting because UCLA cannot run, but without a decent pass rush the Bruins might be able to get some yards on the ground. Through the air UCLA should have no issues, except for the occasional dropped the ball.

Honestly, this matchup is going to be key. UCLA has talent but they have no idea what to do with it. If anything, this matchup should determine the game.