nr/#24California (2-0) @ Nevada (2-0) ESPN (friday)
California has to travel to Nevada on Friday night and take on a Wolfpack team that can rush the ball with the best. Cal is a good team but this won't be as an easy game. Having said that, Cal's talent outweighs that of Nevada and should leave with a victory.
na/#18USC (2-0) @ Minnesota (1-1) ESPN
USC goes on the road and should have no problem with Minnesota. USC hasn't hit on all cylinders but they are far better than a Golden Golpher team that lost to FCS opponent South Dakota St last weekend. A win should be a sure thing for SC but anything less than a blowout will leave us with even more questions about the Trojans team.
Washington St (1-1) @ SMU (1-1)
This won't be highlighted as a marquee matchup but i think it has the potential to be a good game. The Cougars will be heavy underdogs on the road but coming in with some momentum may help them grind out a win. This would be a nice win for the conference as it would say even the worst of the conference can win.
Arizona St (2-0) @ #11Wisconsin (2-0) ABC
The Sun Devils are 2-0 but have yet to face an FBS opponent and will be expected to lose this game. A win may be out of reach but a good showing is key. Avoiding a blowout on national TV and showing they can hang with the Badgers even as a lower tier Pac-10 team will certainly help the how the conference is viewed.
#8Nebraska(2-0) @ Washington (2-0) ABC
This game should be a good one. Nebraska is the better team but Jake Locker and Washington should be able to compete with the Cornhuskers at home. If the Huskies can keep it close, the crowd and confidence may be enough for them to pull the upset. This would go a long way to help not only the Pac-10 but the Jake Locker heisman talk.
Louisville (1-1) @ #25/nrOregon State (0-1)
This should be a win for the Beavers, especially at home. Oregon State more talent and experience than Louisville and a double-digit win should be expected. Considered a contender in the conference, a loss by the Beavers would be unacceptable.
#9/10Iowa (2-0) @ #24/18Arizona (2-0) ESPN
Neither of these teams have faced a considerable challenge this season but this matchup should change that. Iowa will probably be slightly favored but Arizona will have a chance. QB Nick Foles and the Wildcats will have home-field advantage and the stadium should be rocking. Arizona is allowing 4 points per game and Foles has an 83% completion percentage but it wont be so easy against the Hawkeyes. The wildcats will have to be able to run the ball and be physical. I think Arizona has the tools to pull this one out in what would be a huge win for the conference.
#23Houston (2-0) @ Ucla (0-2)
The big question surrounding this game is whether or not Houston QB Case Keenum will play. If he plays, i don't see Ucla having any chance at outscoring the Cougars. If he isn't able to play, it may be easier but not easy for the Bruins to pull out a win. I believe Keenum won't suit up and Ucla will be able to slow Houston down and get win a close one.
Wake Forest (2-0) @ #19Stanford (2-0)
Stanford looked good last week on the road against Ucla while Wake Forest escaped in a shootout against Duke at home. I don't see this game being a problem for Andrew Luck and Stanford and a double digit win will be expected.
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