The set-up: Both teams come in off victories, but neither looked very impressive. The Golden Bears had a 20-0 lead over UNT, only to hold on for the 23-17 victory, while Ole Miss posted an uninspiring 40-29 victory over FCS Southeastern Louisiana. Cal posted a 129 yards of offense in the first quarter last week, but then only 150 yards over the final three combined. Cal QB Chase Garbers was just nine of 22 and he was running for his life most of the time.

The pick: Ole Miss has been aggressive on the defensive side of the ball, posting 27 tackles for a loss through three games, which is most in the SEC. Ole Miss has talent on the offensive side of the ball as well and scheduling is in its favor, as a 9 AM PST contest for a West Coast team which has a 1,700 mile trip before hand is never an easy task. Also note that the Bears finishing last week's game without LB's Chinedu Udeogu, Cameron Goode and Tevin Paul because of injury. The Grove is going to be electric in what is essentially a "must win" for the home side.

8* play on Ole Miss.