Stanford (3-7, 2-5 Atlantic Coast Conference) will face off against California (5-5, 1-5) on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. EST, broadcasted on the ACC Network.
BetMGM has set the odds, favoring California by 14 points.
The historical rivalry leans in Stanford’s favor, with the Cardinal leading the series 65-51-11.

What’s on the line for both teams?
California is aiming for its sixth win to secure bowl eligibility, and this matchup against Stanford appears to be their best opportunity, especially with a challenging season finale looming against No. 13 SMU.
Meanwhile, Stanford is looking to achieve its first series of back-to-back wins in conference play since a streak of four random victories in the condensed 2020 season, which also included the first game of 2021.

A crucial battle to watch will be between the Stanford receivers and California cornerback Nohl Williams.
The Cardinal possess several viable options to test Williams on the periphery.
Elic Ayomanor stands out as one of the premier receivers in the conference, having secured touchdown receptions in three of his last four games and averaging an impressive 81.8 receiving yards per game during that period.
Freshman standout Emmett Mosley V also had a remarkable performance last week, registering 13 catches for 168 yards and three touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Williams is making waves nationally, leading the country with seven interceptions and just two shy of tying the school record of nine, established by Deltha O’Neal in 1999.

In terms of individual players to keep an eye on, for Stanford, quarterback Ashton Daniels is making strides as a dual-threat option.
Last week, he threw for 298 yards and three touchdowns against Louisville, while also showcasing his mobility with 129 rushing yards and two touchdowns in a previous game against NC State.
For California, quarterback Fernando Mendoza is just 295 yards away from recording the ninth 3,000-yard passing season in the school’s history.
He has contributed 13 touchdown passes this season but comes into this game after experiencing his first two-interception outing in last week’s loss to Syracuse.

Looking at some notable statistics, California has claimed victory in the last three Big Games and has won four of the last five encounters, rebounding impressively after a prior nine-game losing streak in the rivalry.
This represents the Bears’ longest winning streak against Stanford since they had a five-game run from 2002 to 2006.
In terms of special teams, Stanford kicker Emmet Kenney made headlines last week with a career-long 52-yard field goal to secure the win against Louisville.
California’s victories have come with a notable average margin of 20.6 points per game, while their losses have been closely contested, averaging just a 3.4 points per game difference.
Additionally, the Bears have been impressive defensively, tying for the FBS lead with 17 interceptions this season.
On the ground, California running back has accumulated 2,459 rushing yards in his career and is just 46 yards away from surpassing John Olszewski for the 10th most rushing yards in school history.