Week 5 Pac-10 Predictions

Week 5 Pac-10 Predictions
(Last week Truebluebruin 2-3, 2-3 against the spread. Blueandgold 2-3, 1-4 against the spread)
(Overall Truebluebruin 21-11, 11-15-2 against the spread. Blueandgold 23-8, 11-14-3 against the spread)

USC(-4) @ Cal
(Truebluebruin) Where have we seen this story before? USC loses a game every year that they shouldn’t, and then crush every team remaining to win the Pac-10. Cal starts getting national respect, drop a game they shouldn’t, and their season goes into the toilet. The story will repeat again, right? I’m not so sure. Cal lost one game, which could be an aberration. USC’s offensive issues, however, is now a reality more than a rumor. I’m going against my own common sense and pick that at home, Cal’s offense will have just enough to outgun USC
Cal 31 USC 23
(Blueandgold) Both of these teams have had humiliating losses in the last two weeks. I like Cal at home and with something to prove, however they never seem to live up to the hype.
Cal 21 USC 16

Washington @ Notre Dame (-13)
(Truebluebruin) As I said last week, it was way too early to rank the Huskies after one win against USC, especially since they hadn’t been tested on the road yet. They had their test, and failed. Stanford exposed the weak D-line of the Huskies, and now the back 7 will be tested by the Irish.
Notre Dame 35 Washington 17
(Blueandgold) Washington was definitely overrated. Notre Dame had to come from behind in a few games this year. I still think the huskies have a way to go.
Notre Dame 24 Washington 13

UCLA @ Stanford (-6.5)
(Truebluebruin) In a game that is starting to get major national attention, the winner of this showdown in the bay becomes a major player for the pac-10 race. Stanford is being picked by most of the media, after they ran all over Washington with ease, and despite having statistically the best running back in the nation, Stanford has not seen a rush defense as strong as UCLA’s. Stanford will get their points, but if UCLA can win the battle of field position with defense and special teams, they should be able to kick their way to victory
UCLA 23 Stanford 21
(Blueandgold) UCLA comes in off a bye week and looking to start the Pac 10 off right. Stanford is the best team in the PAC 10 record wise and looks to start PAC 10 play 3-0. This is a tough one, but I'm going with my bruins.
UCLA 24 Stanford 21

Oregon State @ Arizona State (-4.5)
(Truebluebruin) Ok, I’ve started to lose faith in the beavers. I’m sure that’ll mean they’ll win this game, but honestly ASU’s performance in Athens really impressed me last week. ASU’s offense is still having problems, but they should find OSU’s defense (especially the anemic pass rush) easier to handle than the bulldogs
ASU 28 OSU 17
(Blueandgold) OSU just hasn't performed up to expectations even at home. ASU hung in there against a good Bulldog team. I like ASU in this one.
ASU 17 OSU 13

Washington State @ Oregon (-28)
(Truebluebruin) Well well well, look who decided to show up to the pac-10 party. Oregon’s humiliation of Cal last week has them as the hot team of the Pac-10 right now, and what better way to continue their reemergence than against the worst team in the pac-10. WSU should be able to put up a few more points than they did against USC’s stout defense, but will also surrender more points…….many more
Oregon 58 WSU 20
(Blueandgold) Oregon looks like it has the best offense in the Pac 10 with a spanking of Cal last week. Wazzu shows some improvement and has a quarterback now. Still the Ducks should dominate.
Oregon 35 Washington State 13