| Pac-10 Week 14 Game Previews By Derek Wong Pac Ten Correspondent Nov 28, 2007 - 1:43:22 PM |
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This is a revenge game for USC as they lost last year to the Bruins 13-9. That loss cost the Trojans the chance to play for the national championship. USC has too many weapons on offense for the Bruins defense. QB John David Booty has played well since coming back from his thumb injury. UCLA's offense is sputtering and yards will be hard to come by against the best defense in the Pac-10 led by the stout front four and LB Rey Maualaga.
USC 38 UCLA 3
Oregon State vs Oregon
Oregon State won this rivalry game last year 30-28. The Ducks will be without QB Dennis Dixon. His back-up, Brady Leaf, is out also due to an injury. Oregon will have to rely on two QBs, Cody Kempt and Justin Roper. Both are very inexperienced and Oregon will have to rely on its running game led by RB Jonathan Stewart. The problem with that is the Beavers have the best rushing defense in the country. RB Yvenson Bernard is questionable for the Beavers.
Oregon State 16 Oregon 13
Cal vs Stanford
Cal has been struggling ever since their big win at Oregon in the middle of the season. Due to injuries and a shaky defense, they have not been the same since. Stanford has improved from last season under Jim Harbaugh. Stanford lost to Cal last year 26-17. Anything can happen in The Big Game, but the edge still goes to Cal due to their offensive firepower.
Cal 30 Stanford 25
Arizona vs Arizona State
How will ASU react after losing big to USC at home last Thursday? Arizona was idle last week and has had two weeks to prepare for their rival. The Sun Devils won last year's game 28-14. If Arizona wins, they will become bowl-eligible. This will be a high-scoring affair most likely with two good offenses and suspect defenses. The edge goes to ASU because they are at home but you can't count out the Wildcats. QB Rudy Carpenter of ASU must be careful with the ball when throwing to CB Antoine Cason's side. Arizona must not abandon the run and should give a lot of carries to freshman RB Nic Grigsby. The coaching edge definitely goes to Dennis Erickson.
Arizona State 34 Arizona 31
Washington vs Hawaii
Hawaii is undefeated and needs to beat the Huskies in order to secure a BCS bowl game. The Huskies have had a terrible season but they are rewarded with a trip to Hawaii to end the season. QB Jake Locker has been too inaccurate with his passes but RB Louis Rankin is a threat everytime he has the ball in his hands. This will be a high-scoring battle but Hawaii will win in a shootout.
Hawaii 48 Washington 38
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