UCLA (-6) 28, Washington 21
The Bruins, a trendy preseason pick in the conference, now faces a must-win at home Saturday night after an embarrassing 44-6 loss at Utah. If they lose to the Huskies, don't be surprised if the senior laden team goes in the tank and Karl Dorrell is out of a job.
However, turning to quarterback Pat Cowan - engineer of the 13-9 win over USC last season - should spark this offense. Cowan will make enough plays to save the season, for a week anyway.
Oregon (-17.5) 41, Stanford 17
Quarterback Dennis Dixon is playing like a new man - smart, decisive and turnover-free. He ranks No. 8 nationally in passing efficiency and should feast on the weak Cardinal defense.
The Ducks cannot look ahead to next week's huge showdown with Cal!
USC 45, Washington State (+24.5) 21
Expect John David Booty to have a big day against the Cougars sorry defense, as he looks to get on the same page with his receivers. Junior Patrick Turner dropped three passes at Nebraska and must respond.
Much-touted running back Joe McKnight has struggled to get acclimated to the college game, but should get some rhythm-building carries in a blowout at the Coliseum.
Arizona State 24, Oregon State (+11) 20
The Beavers remain an unknown in the Pac-10, mostly because of their turnover-assisted blowout loss at Cincinnati. It wouldn't surprise me if they play well later in the season, as Sean Canfield gets more comfortable, but the Sun Devils will continue their strong start.
Cal (-14) 35, Arizona 14
Revenge! The Bears gagged in Tuscon last season, despite several remarkable plays by DeSean Jackson.
He'll do it again, even against the conference's best corner tandem.
Straight up (6-3)
Against the number (3-6)
Best Bets (1-2)
Nebraska (-23.5) vs. Ball State
Kentucky (+7) at Arkansas
Texas Tech (-6.5) at Oklahoma State
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