(Written by kencraw)

Just going on record for a prediction…

I don’t see tonight going well for the following reasons:

1. Big Game hangover (see 2009, UW game)
2. Thanksgiving week road game (see 2017, UCLA)
3. Rose Bowl venue is not kind to Bears for some reason (See 2017, 2015, 2013, 2011, 2007, 2005, 2003, 2001)
4. UCLA always plays Cal tough, particularly of late (see 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2017, 2018)

If these two teams played each other in some fantasy neutral game, where it was just talent and scheme against each other, I think the Bears would have about a 60/40 shot at a win. But sometimes all the stars suggest otherwise.

Bears lose 27-17