Five (Plus One) Factors: Four Wins Vs. Four Losses

This might not be a fun exercise, but it will at least be an informative one. It’s easy to blame Cal’s four-game slide on injuries and an already flawed offense. And that’s fair. Starting QB Chase Garbers looked to be hitting is stride against Ole Miss and Arizona State before leaving the game with an injury. And to be sure, the patchwork offensive line has left a lot to be desired.