Pac-10 Preview - 11.5.05

Pac-10

Cal at Oregon - Cal hasn't done anything particularly well since squandering a fourth-quarter lead over UCLA. They've lost to Oregon State and nearly lost to Washington State. Get over yourself, Cal. It's time to move on. You wanna make a statement? Here's your chance. Oregon had two QB's knocked out of their last game against Arizona on consecutive possessions. They barely hung on. Without star QB Kellen Clemens, the Ducks' offense isn't going anywhere in a hurry. If Cal wakes up, it can win this game. It's first-string offense should be able to outscore Oregon's second. Cal 27 - Oregon 17.

Arizona State at Washington State - Thank God--Arizona State finally stopped the bleeding. Even with back-up QB Rudy Carpenter, the Sun Devil offense can score some points. Look for Washington State to continue its five-game slide, but to play tough in the first half before fading away. If the Sun Devils win convincingly, people may actually care when they play UCLA next weekend. Arizona State 44 - Washington State 24.

UCLA at Arizona - This game shouldn't be close, but I'm almost willing to put money on it being tight into the fourth quarter. Arizona is better than its record, but UCLA's talent runs circles around the Wildcats. Even with some emotional burnout, UCLA should still win convincingly. UCLA 38 - Arizona 24.

Oregon State at Washington - Washington still only has one win...over Idaho. I really do feel bad for them. Oregon State should score a lot of points against Washington. The offense is great, if QB Matt Moore remembers to only throw it to his team. Oregon State 51 - Washington 24.

Stanford at USC - This game will not be close! I repeat, NOT GONNA BE CLOSE!! After choking against UCLA, the Stanford bandwagon appears to have lost a wheel, or the horse pulling it died, or something along those lines. I'm glad I never jumped on. Have they gotten better--of course. But do they have a prayer against USC?--not a chance in hell. Stanford 17 - USC 43.