I like Oregon, after losing at USC on November 3rd, to win the rematch in Los Angeles about a month later. I just don't think you can outscore Oregon twice in such a short time frame. Plus, Kelly is among the best at making adjustments in game. A month is an awful long time for him to scheme.
Arizona Schools - One school made a better hire for the long-term than the other, but neither coach has much to work with this season.
California - Does anyone else have anything to say about Cal, other than Keenan Allen is good, but that his half-brother can't get him the ball unless he rolls out to his left. Does Tedford get fired after 6-6? Can Cal hire anyone better?
Colorado - Losing all of your skill players due to graduation or injury isn't helping things in Boulder. Playing the top of the conference back-to-back-to-back is just piling on.
Oregon State - They stayed in place while everyone else has improved their coaching staff, talent, facilities, or all three. Might be like the old days, rooted to the basement in perpetuity.
Stanford - Yes, an obvious step back with the departure of Luck. Still more talented than the rest of the conference. Recruiting well for a series of years will do that.
UCLA - At least Jim Mora Jr. didn't take out an ad in the LA Times, so he's ahead of Neuheisel at this point. Just don't trust this team to be better than .500.
Utah - Their 10-win total is less a statement about them but more their division, which is Big 12 North level of putrid. Still, a very good defense and I predict they'll beat USC in Salt Lake City on a Thursday night. And then lose the next week at UCLA.
Washington - Yes they have Keith Price. They also have no Chris Polk and no defense. Getting Arizona and Colorado as two of the teams from the other division helps.
Washington State - Mike Leach makes bowl games. Truthfully, they weren't that far off last season. Colorado, Cal and UCLA traveling to Pullman should mean 3 wins.
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