UCLA Offense vs. Stanford Defense
UCLA Defense vs. Stanford Offense
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Stanford's hopes hinge on an underrated defense and the ability to do what no other team has this season -- adequately stop both DeShaun Foster and the passing game.

UCLA has done a masterful job of taking advantage of defensive schemes, and after its first fumble-less game of 2001, might finally have a handle on its most glaring weakness.

Without the short field Oregon's mistakes granted them, the Cardinal won't be able to move the ball on the Bruins' defense enough to pull a second consecutive upset. The Edge: UCLA