PAC-10 PICKS
ARIZONA WILDCATS 38, Oregon Ducks 34-History lesson: November 15th, 2007 - Oregon is ranked #2...undefeated coming into Arizona Stadium for a Thursday night ESPN game...Arizona is 4-6. The Ducks are led by Heisman candidate Dennis Dixon, who had injured his knee the week before in a win over Arizona State. Oregon jumps out to an 8-0 lead and is ready to go in again before Dixon throws an interception in the end zone. Later he re-injures his knee and is done for the season. Arizona goes on to win 34-24 in a major upset.
Fast forward to tomorrow...the biggest football game for Arizona in at least a decade: ESPN's College Gameday is in Tucson - the Ducks are ranked 11th, coming off a home win against ASU...and are coming into Arizona Stadium for a nationally televised game by ABC (branded as ESPN on ABC). Look for the "Red Out" at the stadium to affect the Ducks, already a subpar road team. Nick Foles throws for 350+ yards and Nic Grigsby nears 100 on the ground...but the game is decided on a UofA touchdown with just under five minutes to play. The Ducks will drive towards the game winner only to fall short. Arizona's Rose Bowl dreams will live for another week.
Oregon St. Beavers 45, WASHINGTON ST. COUGARS 10
-Nice scheduling Oregon St...give yourselves a nice tune-up game before the Civil War against Oregon on December 3rd. The Beavers can pretty much name the score here.
STANFORD CARDINAL 34, Cal Golden Bears 20
-Stanford needs a win over Cal, a UofA win over Oregon, a UofA loss to ASU or USC, and an Oregon win over Oregon St. to be in the Rose Bowl...not all that unlikely to be honest. Toby Gerhart is a legitimate Heisman candidate...and will have a chance to make a statement on national TV next Saturday night against Notre Dame.
UCLA BRUINS 24, Arizona State Sun Devils 17
-I think ASU puts up a very good fight against a Bruins team that seems to have turned the corner...but a late Bruins TD seals the Devils postseason fate...a second straight year sitting at home in December/January.
OTHER NOTABLE GAMES
Ohio State Buckeyes 27, MICHIGAN WOLVERINES 17
-The best rivalry in all of sports...but it's unfortunate there is no added significance to the game this year. Ohio State will struggle in the 1st half before their defense makes a couple big plays in the second half to get the win.
OLE MISS REBELS 30, LSU Tigers 20
-The Rebs looked sharp last week while pasting Tennessee...look for them to repeat their Cotton Bowl appearance of a year ago after this win and a victory in the Egg Bowl over Mississippi St.
TEXAS LONGHORNS 41, Kansas Jayhawks 24
-It's sad when I'm picking this game as part of my weekly picks...this is probably the worst college football weekend in years in terms of intriguing matchups. The Longhorns are favored by nearly four touchdowns over a Kansas team who has lost 5 in a row and is in turmoil. Look for the Jayhawks to cover the spread, but not derail Texas' championship hopes.
Kentucky Wildcats 24, GEORGIA BULLDOGS 23
-My upset special of the week...Georgia has looked sluggish all season, while Kentucky might be turning the corner. Let's hope this one doesn't go as badly as my Duke pick last Saturday.
Have a great weekend everyone...and GO CATS!
-The best rivalry in all of sports...but it's unfortunate there is no added significance to the game this year. Ohio State will struggle in the 1st half before their defense makes a couple big plays in the second half to get the win.
OLE MISS REBELS 30, LSU Tigers 20
-The Rebs looked sharp last week while pasting Tennessee...look for them to repeat their Cotton Bowl appearance of a year ago after this win and a victory in the Egg Bowl over Mississippi St.
TEXAS LONGHORNS 41, Kansas Jayhawks 24
-It's sad when I'm picking this game as part of my weekly picks...this is probably the worst college football weekend in years in terms of intriguing matchups. The Longhorns are favored by nearly four touchdowns over a Kansas team who has lost 5 in a row and is in turmoil. Look for the Jayhawks to cover the spread, but not derail Texas' championship hopes.
Kentucky Wildcats 24, GEORGIA BULLDOGS 23
-My upset special of the week...Georgia has looked sluggish all season, while Kentucky might be turning the corner. Let's hope this one doesn't go as badly as my Duke pick last Saturday.
Have a great weekend everyone...and GO CATS!
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