UCLA (4-2, 1-1) at California (4-3, 1-2)

Today, 4 p.m., Memorial Stadium

TV -- TBS. Radio -- KXTA (1150)

WHEN UCLA HAS THE BALL

The Bruins should not have trouble moving the ball against a Cal defense that ranks last in the Pacific 10. But sacks, penalties and conservative play-calling have plagued them in the red zone. Against Oregon last week, UCLA moved inside the 30-yard line on its last three drives, yet did not score. Expect Coach Bob Toledo to try something imaginative when his team nears the goal line. Quarterback Cory Paus had three passes intercepted last week and must be wary of Bear cornerback Jemeel Powell, who has picked off five passes. UCLA tailback Tyler Ebell, who has rushed for 323 yards in two games, could have another big game because Cal gives up an average of 135.9 yards on the ground.

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WHEN CALIFORNIA HAS THE BALL

Cal is the most economical team in the Pac-10, ranking first in scoring despite being only ninth in offense. The Bears have scored in 28 of 29 forays into the red zone, mostly through the air. Senior quarterback Kyle Boller has thrown 18 touchdown passes, and his next will be the school-record 55th in his career. The scoring passes have gone to nine receivers, including five each by LaShaun Ward and Jonathan Makonnen. Tailback Joe Igber is much like Ebell, undersized with confounding quickness. Igber has rushed for 582 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 4.3 yards per carry.

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KEYS TO UCLA VICTORY

1. Being more efficient than Cal in the red zone.

2. Establishing a running attack early and forcing the Bear cornerbacks to cover wide receivers Craig Bragg and Tab Perry one-on-one.

3. Not being fooled by Cal Coach Jeff Tedford’s inevitable trick plays.

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HOW THEY COMPARE

*--* UCLA Cal 33.5 Scoring 38.7 24.5 Points Allowed 26.4 276.3 Passing Offense 265.0 161.0 Rushing Offense 113.6 437.3 Total offense 378.6 210.7 Passing Defense 276.1 155.8 Rushing Defense 135.9 366.5 Total Defense 412.0

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