UCLA vs USC
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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