Ole Miss Football: Will Shea Patterson have huge day vs. Cal?

Ole Miss Football: 3 bold predictions vs. Cal in Week 3

OXFORD, MS - SEPTEMBER 9: Wide receiver DaMarkus Lodge #5 of the Mississippi Rebels signals first down after he catches a pass during the second quarter of an NCAA football game against the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 9, 2017 in OXFORD, Mississippi. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images) /

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BERKELEY, CA – SEPTEMBER 09: Ross Bowers #3 of the California Golden Bears celebrates after Patrick Laird #28 ran 73-yards for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter against the Weber State Wildcats at California Memorial Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Berkeley, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

2. Ross Bowers throws three touchdown passes

The two sophomore quarterbacks facing off in this game are both extremely talented. Ross Bowers takes over after two very good quarterbacks for Cal. Texas Tech transfer Davis Webb played at Cal for just one year following the end of the Jared Goff-era.

Now, it’s Bowers’ turn to take the reigns for the offense, and he has not disappointed so far. Making a bowl game is a big accomplishment for the Golden Bears most years. This is one of those years that they have the opportunity to win seven or more games.

For that to happen, Bowers needs to step up in big games like this. He’ll have to dual with Patterson and meet him every step of the way. Bowers threw four touchdown passes against UNC but was held out of the end zone last week against Weber State.

Junior running back Patrick Laird played great against Weber State with 191 rushing yards and three touchdowns. The focus should turn back to Bowers as Cal will have to keep pace with the Ole Miss offense.

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