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BERKELEY, Calif. -- Growing up in Texas, Davis Webb knew all about the Big Game rivalry between California and Stanford.Now as he finishes up his only season as starting quarterback at Cal, Webb gets to experience it first hand when the Golden Bears (4-6, 2-5 Pac-12) host the Cardinal (7-3, 5-3) on Saturday.I dont think theres anything like this game, he said. Theres so much tradition, so much pageantry and so many great players that have played in this game. Im just excited to be a part of it. From afar, living in Dallas, everybody knew what the Big Game was. Its going to be one of the greatest experiences Ive ever had in my life.While the Big Game is new to Webb, it has been part of Stanford coach David Shaws life for decades.Shaw remembers watching his first as a high school senior in 1989 when his father, Willie, was an assistant at Stanford and immediately noticed the heightened noise, energy and excitement in the stadium.That only increased the following year when Shaw was a player at Stanford and the Cardinal rallied for a 27-25 win after scoring a touchdown with 12 seconds left, missing a 2-point conversion, recovering an onside kick and capitalizing on two personal fouls to set up John Hopkins game-winning field goal.I say this every year, to the freshmen from all over the country and maybe the sophomores who didnt play last year, to not be surprised by the emotion as you walk through the stadium. Youre going to feel it, Shaw said. I feel it as a coach. Im an alum. Im a Stanford guy. And Big Game is always Big.Here are some other things to watch:BIG GAME STREAK: The rivalry has been extremely one-sided of late with Stanford winning the past six meetings -- one shy of the longest streak in series history held by the Cardinal from 1995-2001. Only one of those games was decided by fewer than 10 points and the average margin of victory has been 23.2 points per game.Thatd be a pretty cool legacy to leave, to be a part of a team that was able to beat Stanford, Webb said.BOWL BID: After opening the season 4-3, Cal has lost three straight games to put the Bears hopes of returning to a bowl game in serious jeopardy. The Bears must win their final two games against Stanford and UCLA to become bowl eligible, although they could have an outside shot of making a bowl with five wins if there are not enough six-win teams to fill up all the slots.We know whats at stake, Cal receiver Bug Rivera said. Everybody knows whats at stake. Wed really like to get that bowl opportunity and think were going to get it done.CHRYSTS PROGRESS: After going just 24 for 47 for 164 yards in his first two starts, Stanford quarterback Keller Chryst showed signs of improvement last week at Oregon. He completed 19 of 26 passes for 258 yards and three touchdowns.Hes been making incremental improvements the first two games, Shaw said. Its the execution of the offense. All the positive signs were there in practice. No one wants it more and no one is pushing himself harder than Keller. All he has to do is play his part. He doesnt have to take the game over.STOPPING McCAFFREY: After being slowed by an undisclosed injury last month, Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey has been back to his dynamic self the past three weeks. He has rushed for 503 yards at an average of 7.0 yards per carry and scored seven TDs in that span. 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Considering that Marshall plays few ranked opponents, especially at home, this might be the little-known Littons one shot at showcasing his talents on a big stage when the Thundering Herd (1-1) meet the Cardinals (3-0).Its my job to keep that offense on the field and continue to put up some points, Litton said. After this game, some people might have to know about me.The task is monumental for a heavy underdog Marshall team that has only one win against a ranked opponent since joining the FBS in 1997.Marshall players and coaches are only looking at what they need to do this week, not what Louisville does -- which is a lot. There will be few second chances to get it right.Marshall is accustomed to upsets at home -- on the losing end. Look no further than last Saturdays 65-38 loss to Akron , in which the Thundering Herd was a double-digit favorite. It marked a low point for a program that had won 10 games in each of the previous three seasons.An inexperienced secondary that was exposed by Akron will responsible for carrying out a plan to limit the damage done by Jackson, who already has thrown or run for 18 touchdowns. Safety Kendall Gant is the most experienced player in Marshalls secondary with five career starts.Theres an extra emphasis on everything this week, because you better be at your best, said Marshall coach Doc Holliday.ddddddddddddAnother quick start this week would help Marshalls offense or else the game might get out of hand. Jackson threw a 72-yard TD pass against Syracuse two weeks ago on the first play from scrimmage and staked Louisville to a 28-7 first-quarter lead. Against Florida State , Louisville already had a 14-0 lead in the games first 10 minutes.And Louisvilles defense has made talented quarterbacks look less than ordinary. The Cardinals had five sacks last week and has 13 overall.Syracuses Eric Dungey, the current ACC leader in passing yards, didnt complete half his passes. Florida State freshman Deondre Francois was limited to 101 passing yards against the Cardinals after throwing for 681 yards and five TDs in his two previous games.Now comes Litton, who is sixth nationally in passing yards per game at 361 and is 10-3 as a starter.He also has some bugs to work out.After throwing six touchdown passes to five different players in the season opener against FCS Morgan State, the wheels fell off for Litton after staking Marshall to a 21-7 lead against Akron.He lost a fumble that was returned for a touchdown, and one of his three interceptions also went for a score. Akron also returned a blocked punt for a touchdown, and two other Litton interceptions set up Akron TDs.The first thing in the plan to win is take care of the football, Holliday said. That has to happen again or well have no chance.Litton insists hes already put his gaffes in the past.Theres just times that you brush it off and you focus on the moment, he said.A big moment at that.---Online: AP College Football website www.collegefootball.ap.org ' ' '