Pac-10 Analysis: Week Nine

It has gotten to the point in this college football season where questions arise in the Pac-10. This season, the Pac-10 has been adding to it's reputation of being an up-and-coming conference in the college football world. However, that reputation means nothing now. Not at this this point in the season. When conference teams duke it out no one knows what will happen. What if this team wins? What if this team loses? College football is unpredictable. There are many situations that can come up and The Crimson Column is here to make its bold predictions for the rest of the Pac-10 football season.

Week Nine:

#25 Washington State at UCLA

This will be a very important game for both teams. However, the inconsistent UCLA led by their backup quarterback won't stop the rolling Cougars.

Prediction: Washington State


Arizona State at Washington

This will be a very good game, and a must win for the Dawgs at home if they want to keep their bowl dreams alive. However, Bonnell did not look good against Cal and the Sun Devils offense looked very good against Stanford. It will be another close loss for the Huskies.

Prediction: Arizona State


Portland State at #23 Oregon

Do I need to analyze this? Oregon will bounce back and beat state rival by a large margin against Portland State.

Prediction: Oregon


#3 USC at Oregon State

USC heads to Reser Stadium after a refreshing bye week. Why was it refreshing? The Trojans were just coming off three straight weeks of winning by a touchdown or less. Oregon State is coming off two convincing road wins against UW and Arizona so expect another close game for USC.

Prediction: USC


If Week Nine happens like this then the Pac-10 standing will look like this:

1.) USC (5-0, 7-0)
2.) California (5-0, 7-1)
3.) Washington State (4-2, 6-3)
4.) Oregon (3-2, 6-2)
5.) Arizona State (2-3, 5-3)
6.) Oregon State (2-3, 4-4)
6.) UCLA (2-3, 4-4)
8.) Washington (2-4, 4-5)
9.) Arizona (1-4, 3-5)
10.) Stanford (0-5, 0-8)

The Pac-10 this year is very tough and it will be interesting to see how the rest of the season will pan out. The conference is loaded with talent, upsets and potential bowl-game teams. Week 10 predictions from the Crimson Column will come tomorrow.