Good morning and welcome to today's gameday blog. We'll be providing notes and updates throughout the day from Martin Stadium in Pullman as the Golden Bears take on the host Washington State Cougars.

The team arrived from its hotel in Moscow, Idaho, around 10:30 and will soon be out on the field to start its warm-ups.

To get you up to speed on what to expect, here are links to a few previews from the Bay Area and Washington newspapers ...

San Francisco Chronicle - Mansion's first start is Cal's last chance for road win
Contra Costa Times - Cal football team ought to be aware of upset potential
Seattle Times - California enjoys its success running past Washington State
Spokane Spokesman Review - Cougars focus on Cal running game