Cal hoping to end 8-year skid against Stanford in Big Game

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, California quarterback Chase Garbers, left, celebrates with right guard Ryan Gibson after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California in Los Angeles. As big as beating USC was for Cal, a win over Stanford would be even more so. The Cardinal have won eight straight against the Golden Bears, many of them lopsided victories. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2017, file photo, California head coach Justin Wilcox claps during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo. California coach Justin Wilcox has always emphasized to his players the importance of keeping an even keel approach every week. With a pivotal Pac-12 game against rival Stanford, Wilcox is relaxing his approach a little. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)