Utah Utes football gameday

No. 23 Utah (9-3) vs. California (8-4)

Today, 6 p.m., San Diego

Qualcomm Stadium, 71,294

TV: ESPN, Radio: 700 AM

Weather: 58 degrees and clear skies throughout the game.

THE STAKES

For Utah … The 23rd-ranked Utes are a win away from reaching 10 victories in a season for just the fifth time in school history. All have come since the 1994 campaign.

For California … An opportunity to cap a season of ups and downs on a high note. The Golden Bears have been outscored 145-30 in their four losses.

THE TRENDS

For Utah … The Utes enter the game with the nation's longest active bowl win streak. Is eight enough? Or will it extend to nine?

For California … The Golden Bears are also good in bowl games. They've won four straight under head coach Jeff Tedford.

THE EDGE

Utah will win if … The Utes outgain California on the ground. They're 8-0 when they have more rushing yards than the opposition.

California will win if … The Golden Bears can put some points on the board. They're 8-0 when they score 23 or more points this season.

PLAYER TO WATCH

UTAH QUARTERBACK JORDAN WYNN: The true freshman is 2-2 as the Utes' starter. How will he fare in his first bowl game? The Oceanside, Calif., product will be cheered on by plenty of family and friends.

KEY MATCHUP

UTAH WR DAVID REED VS. CALIFORNIA'S PASS DEFENSE: Reed led the Mountain West Conference with 90.4 receiving yards per game. The senior faces a Golden Bears defense that ranked ninth against the pass in the Pac-10, allowing 260.92 yards per outing.

INJURY REPORT

For Utah: Nothing significant.

For California: Tailback Jahvid Best (concussion) will not play.