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Oregon State head coach Mike Ri ley feels his team has played well, re gardless of its record. “We’ve played some awfully good football but we shoot ourselves in the foot,” said Riley. “We’ve just got to get those things straightened out, and we can play good ball.” Saturday the Beavers take on unde feated Cal (2-0) in a much-needed home game for Oregon State, which is trying to even its conference record af ter last week’s loss to Arizona State. Although the Golden Bears have not played in two weeks thanks to Hurri cane Ivan, they entered this week ranked 10th in the nation. On paper, these two teams appear similar regardless of records. The real determining factor in this game will be the play of both defenses in shutting down their opposing of fenses. Cal’s junior quarterback Aaron Rodgers leads the Pacific-10 Conference in QB rating (192.2) and has a solid corps of receivers at his disposal, including seniors Chase Lyman and Garrett Cross. 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Aside from passing, the Beaver defense has the Cal offensive back field to worry about. Cal tailback and All-Pac-10-hopeful J.J. Arring ton is second in the conference in rushing yards (358) and runs be hind a seasoned offensive line laden with upper-classmen. Statistically, Cal’s rushing attack will be the most difficult running game that Oregon State has faced all season. Riley hopes to limit Arrington and force Cal to the air early in the game. “That’s going to be our big chal lenge,” said Riley. “Not letting them establish a running game ... and play pass defense. With an offense like this, it’s easier said than done.” Conversely, the Cal defense has its work cut out for it as they face senior quarterback Derek Anderson who leads the conference in passing yards (1300). Tedford feels that Anderson poses a threat to any team he faces. “If (Anderson) gets hot, he can make it a long day for you,” said Tedford. “He is very talented. ” On the receiving end of most of Anderson’s throws is junior flanker Mike Hass who tops the Pac-10 in receiving yards (575). One of the reasons why the Beavers have racked up so many passing yards is that their rushing game is next to ob solete. The Beavers will need a solid game out of their running backs if they hope to upset the Golden Bears. As well, they must limit their penal ties. They currently lead the confer ence in both penalties (77), and penalty yards (335). Look for Oregon State to contain Arrington by maintaining a balanced defense with seven to eight men in the box ready to guard the run. The Beavers will need the defensive line, anchored by senior defensive end Bill Swancutt, to shut down Arrington and force him to run inside. The backbone of Oregon State’s defense has been its team speed: the Beavers will need it this week to compensate for any mismatches it faces. The Golden Bears have many of fensive weapons and a formidable defense. Arrington has yet to face a defense that challenges him and Rodgers cannot seem to stop finding open receivers. Cal is more than ca pable of putting points on the board, but must contain Anderson, who threw two touchdowns and ran for another against them last season. You can expect a high-scoring game in Corvallis on Saturday if both offens es play their best. For Cal, this game marks its conference opener and is an other opportunity to prove the team’s legitimacy to the nation. For Oregon State, this is a must-win game in a loosening conference race. A loss this week can only grant a claim as the best 1 -4 team in the nation. Scott J. 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