The Oregon-USC game will have Pac-12 and possibly national championship implications. It is clearly the most important game for both teams. The Ducks' second most important game, however, is a trip to Memorial Stadium, a place where they have struggled against the Bears over the years.

So, let's do this: Where is Oregon's second most important game? Figuring that out requires a couple of things. First, it has to be on the road, which eliminates Washington and Stanford. The Ducks have lost just six games under Chip Kelly, and only one was in Autzen Stadium. Second, it has to be a team that has given the Ducks some trouble and has the potential to do that again. For extra credit, it would help if this road game against a team that gives the Ducks some trouble could be played immediately after the Ducks game at USC.

Well, lookie here: At California on Nov. 10.

Oregon has lost three of its last four games in Berkeley. It's lone victory -- a 15-13 thriller in 2010 -- was the lone nailbiter in the Ducks unbeaten regular season. Cal also has the size and athleticism on defense to give the Ducks offense some trouble.

And, of course, there's that beloved sportswriter construct: "The Letdown Game." That's when a team wins a huge, emotional showdown only to show up flat the following weekend and faceplant. What I really cherish about that cliché is the thought of bringing it up to Kelly in advance of the game. He loves stuff like that.

After the jump Jorge Gutierrez continues to work out for his suitors and softball books a ticket to the Super Regional.

Football

• College football season begins in 100 days. Ted Miller celebrates by listing the top-10 players in the Pac-12. Keenan Allen is 8th and the only representative from Cal.
• Uncle Ted's "Love to Hate" series begins with a look at how villainous various Pac-12 coaches are. Coach Tedford is deemed villainous for failing to build on the triumphant, unprecedented success of Tom Holmoe.
• Ted Miller looks at what Cal can do to improve this offseason.

Basketball

• Jorge Guterriez worked out for the Golden State Warriors.
• Ryan Anderson will help the US Olympic team prepare for this summer's Olympics. He is among the 13 players chosen for the USA Basketball Select Team.
  

Softball

• With their backs against the wall, the Bears routed Arkansas 10-2.
• Jolene tossed a shutout to help the Bears win the regional. Coach Ninemire and several players spoke about winning the regional at the post-game press conference.
• This weekend the Bears host Washington in a best-of-three series in Strawberry Canyon. While the Bears swept Washington this season, the largest margin of victory was only two. These Huskies are no pushovers. The winner will head to Oklahoma City to play in the Women's College World Series.
  

Baseball

• The Bears won their final home game of the season by upsetting no. 11 UCLA 6-5.

Crew

• CalBears.com profiles Becca Lundquist, who was certain she was going to help the Bears win a national championship after transferring from UC Davis when it dropped its rowing program.

Track and Field

• Cal alum David Torrence took a major step towards qualifying for the Olympics. With his 3:35.41 in the 1500m, he achieved the "A" qualifying standard. With a top-three finish at next month's trials he will earn a trip to London.

Golf

• The men's team earned a 3-seed for next week's NCAA Championships.