USC and UCLA have played one another in rain just twice in their storied history, with the Bruins prevailing each time. There is rain in the forecast for the Rose Bowl on Saturday afternoon.

The USC Trojans have won five straight against the UCLA Bruins. If they want to make it six, they'll need to contain Brett Hundley, and account for the Bruin pass rush.

UCLA and USC renew their rivalry on Saturday. The Trojans have had a major advantage for more than a decade, but if the Bruins make the right moves they have a good chance at turning the tide in Los Angeles football.

A few quick pregame thoughts from both UCLA and USC, as well as a sign from ESPN's College Gameday Saturday morning in Eugene.

This is the fifth game of the year for the Trojans on Fox with Gus Johnson on the call.

Thoughts on the crosstown rivalry between the Trojans and Bruins that dates back to 1929.

The recent history between the UCLA Bruins and the USC Trojans is a nearly uninterrupted string of Trojan wins. Most experts pick USC to continue things as usual on Saturday, but most see a close contest and at least one expects a Bruin victory.

Saturday features the top two teams in each Pac-12 division facing off at the location of the division leader, with UCLA hosting USC and Oregon hosting Stanford.

Some numbers to watch on Saturday for Marqise Lee, Johnathan Franklin, the USC Trojans, and UCLA Bruins as they battle for the Victory Bell at the Rose Bowl.

Though USC and UCLA are not exactly playing for the Rose Bowl (but rather the right to play for the Rose Bowl), Saturday's game is their most meaningful matchup for both teams in 19 seasons.