California-Stanford Preview Capsule

California (6-4, 3-4 Pac-12) at No. 15 Stanford (8-2, 7-1, No. 11 CFP), 10:30 p.m. (ESPN)

Line: Stanford by 10 1/2.

Series Record: Stanford leads 60-46-11.

WHAT'S AT STAKE

The Cardinal can clinch the Pac-12 North title with a win. The Golden Bears are seeking their first Big Game win since 2009 and can improve their bowl position after becoming eligible last week.

KEY MATCHUP

Stanford D vs. Cal QB Jared Goff. The Cardinal will be without a key player in injured CB Ronnie Harris, making the task of dealing with Goff and the high-powered Cal offense even tougher. Goff threw six TD passes last week as the Bears gained a school-record 760 yards in the 54-24 win over Oregon State.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

California: RB Tre Watson. With Daniel Lasco slowed by injuries this season, Watson had a breakout game last week when he rushed for 110 yards and added 54 yards receiving and a touchdown. That nearly equaled his output from scrimmage the first nine games when his biggest running day was for just 37 yards.

Stanford: DL Brennan Scarlett. After spending his first four years at Cal, Scarlettt transferred to Stanford this offseason and will play in his first Big Game after being plagued by injuries. Scarlett had 2 1/2 sacks against Oregon last week. Scarlett is the first player since Dale Rubin in the 1960s to play for both rivals.

FACTS & FIGURES

Stanford has won five straight in the series, outscoring Cal 201-75. ... The Bears have six players with at least 25 catches this season. ... Cal has forced 24 turnovers, tied for fifth most in nation. ... Cardinal QB Kevin Hogan is 33 for 47 for 552 yards, six TDs and one INT in his career vs. Cal. ... Stanford RB Remound Wright ran for four TDs last year against Cal. ... Cardinal RB Christian McCaffrey has rushed for at least 100 yards in a school-record eight straight games. ... Stanford has scored at least 30 points in nine straight following season-opening loss.