the fourth quarter with a 21–20 lead, but Cal could not put UCLA away. Cal was stopped on its first two fourth quarter sequences that included 7 of the 8 plays as running plays. After UCLA scored a field goal to take a 23–21 lead and with only around two minutes left on the clock, the Bears went the air. Just outside field goal range, Longshore attempted a third down with 1:33 left on the clock which was intercepted by UCLA corner back Alterraun Verner who ran for a 76-yard touchdown putting the score at 30–21 Bruins. On his next drive, Longshore attempted a 4th and 10 he was again intercepted by Keyes. UCLA converted a first down and ran the clock for the victory. Over the next five plays UCLA made a net of 9 yards and a first down to hold onto the ball and win the game 30–21. Longshore finished 232 yards, 3 touchdowns, and three interceptions. California's defense allowed UCLA to rush for 183 yards (Kahlil Bell rushed for 142 yards) while recording one sack. The team recovered 2 UCLA fumbles, but could not create any points off those turnovers (and one turnover would lead to a Longshore interception). Cal's loss effectively ended their chances of a national championship. Arizona State This Pac-10 match up was an opportunity for Cal to end its two-game slide. For Arizona State, the game was its first opportunity to play a top 25 opponent and to solidify their position as a national title game contender. California started strong. Defensive end Rulon returned to the lineup after being injured in the Louisiana Tech game. On the game's first play, Rulon sacked Arizona State quarterback Rudy Carpenter. On Arizona State's next possession, Rulon forced a fumble that was Cameron Jordan for a touchdown. California jumped out to a 20–7 lead in the middle of the second quarter with the help of two field goals by Jordan Kay and a DeSean Jackson touchdown pass. But after that, it was all Arizona State. Cal's defense allowed 144 yards rushing and a 4th and short touchdown run in the 3rd quarter that gave Arizona State a lead it would not surrender. Nate Longshore threw for 261 yards and a touchdown, but threw 2 interceptions in the second half. Longshore limped at times, appearing to be nursing the ankle injury he suffered at Oregon Cal's offense