Well better late than never and considering Arizona was so embarrassing last night does it really matter I didn't pick that game?? Which reminds me that Arizona is going to be a beatable team in the Pac 12 if they play that poorly. Now onto the predictions.
Missouri vs ASU
According to all the Big 12 bloggers ASU is going to be over matched. While I do not understand that analysis it is hard for me to say that ASU will win this game. Mainly because we don't know what Dennis Erickson team will take the field. If I had to guess the ASU defense will be stout and ready to play. However, I just don't see the ASU offense clicking right away. I think it will be a close one with a late touchdown by ASU making the difference.
ASU 21, Mizzou 13
Oregon State vs Wisconsin
I could site the ability of the Beavers to play well early in big games. However, this team is different. Two straight years of recruiting attrition is really starting to become evident on the Beaver's depth. Now throw in a QB battle and it is a complete mess.
Wisconsin Large, Beavers Little
California vs Colorado
Cal looked great in their opener while Colorado looked exactly like we thought they were going to look. What does that mean for Saturday's game. Who knows? My guess is that Cal will prevail in this game but it wouldn't surprise me if they play down to their opponent in this one. The Buffs are a mess right now and it will be another year before they start to right the ship.
Cal 17, Colorado 3
Stanford vs Duke
Who cares. Stanford whoops em.
Stanford 42, Duke 7
Nevada vs Oregon
Nevada had a great year last year and while they lost some key players they have enough still in the cupboard to give Oregon a good game. If one thing has been proven is if a team has time to prepare for Oregon their offense becomes very plain. The D-Line for Oregon isn't very impressive and will need to get better but the real story will be how the Ducks rebound now that their national title hopes are over. My guess is complete implosion. Lack of solid leadership and character always reveals itself in the end. Entitled Oregon comes out thinking the Wolf Pac will just roll over. Surprise!
Nevada 35, Oregon 24
Hawaii vs Washington
You would think the Seattle Media and fans would be getting used to a Sarkisian coached team coming out flat and not ready to play at the beginning of the year. The Huskies have had their fair share of hype this year and they severely under achieved on last week. Hawaii just beat Colorado with ease and they are a facing a Husky secondary that got torched by EWU. This is not a recipe for success for the Huskies at home.
Hawaii 35, Washington 17
San Jose St vs UCLA
This would be a tough game for UCLA to lose but don't challenge them to do it. UCLA is in severe crisis at the moment. They could have averted the mess by winning last week but my guess is the team will begin to quit on this coaching staff. They will win this game but I have a feeling they won't impress anyone in doing so.
UCLA 28, SJSU 13
Utah vs USC
This is an interesting match up between two teams that under achieved last week. The Utes passing attacked proved feeble and they really didn't show too much. USC showed its hand a bit in that the offense is going to be centered around Woods and Barkley. It will be interesting to see who shows up to play this week. In the end I just don't think Utah is ready for Pac 12 play yet but I don't know if USC is actually ready for Pac 12 play too.
Utes 27, USC 24
WSU Kool Aid this afternoon
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