Pac-12 Week 1 Predictions

OMG, OMG, OMG, it's the start of college football season! DAHHHHHHHHHH!!! (breathes into a bag.)

Here are my Pac-12 Week 1 predictions because seriously, it seems like the cool thing to do.

Utah 35 Northern Colorado 9:
The Utes should roll with John White IV finding the endzone three times. Utah's defense will be stingy, giving up less than 100 total rushing yards and keeping Northern Colorado out of the endzone. Don't disappoint me Utah.

Arizona State 24, Northern Arizona 14:
One of the few gimme wins for Arizona State this season. The Sun Devils will break off enough big plays to get a big lead, but I expect NAU to keep it interesting at some point. In related news, former Cal Bear Covaughn Deboskie-Johnson is the backup tailback here. Here's hoping he rips off some big gains against the Sun Devils.

UCLA 35, Rice 10:
Traveling is never easy in a season opener, but for all the Bruin woes, this is a team that is far more talented than a Rice team that was ranked 98th and 111th in scoring and total defense last year respectively. Oh and Rice's offense wasn't much better. Bruins roll 35-10.

Washington State 42, BYU 38:
Maybe I'm drinking too much of the Mike Leach koolaid, but I felt Wazzu was a team that wasn't too far from being bowl eligible last year anyway. With Leach and his mad scientist air raid offense, and a more season defense, I see the Cougars pulling the upset here.

Stanford 31, San Jose State 14:
This series hasn't been competitive in years and SJSU will unfortunately make Stanford look better than they really are. The Cardinal will roll on the ground and allow Josh Nunes critical reps to get a feel for the game and help manage this offense.

Cal 38, Nevada 24:
See my Keys to the Game from yesterday.

Colorado 23, Colorado State 17:
It's going to be a tough year for the Buffaloes as they plan on playing a lot of true freshman. The team is going to get better, but they'll take their lumps early on. With that said, they're still a better squad that Colorado State and should edge out a close one.

USC 52, Hawaii 24:
I think Hawaii will be able to put up points, but USC will be their most dangerous at the beginning of the year. Their depth won't be put to the test and you know they're roaring to go out their, pad stats, and make a statement. I'd be shocked if Barkley throws less than 4 TDs.

Washington 35, San Diego State 17:
Don't sleep on San Diego State. These guys are improved and have some interesting pieces with former Oregon State QB Ryan Katz and USC transfer Brice Butler. With that said, Washington will win on the arm and legs of Keith Price. This guy is scary good. Huskies pull away with Price accounting for 4 TDs, 3 passing and 1 rushing. Oh, and the Huskies defense will be better. I mean they have to be right?

Oregon 70, Arkansas State 13:
It's going to get ugly folks. This is an Oregon squad that rolls up 50+ points on solid defenses like Stanford. Imagine what they do with Arkansas State. Oh, and Ducks fans will already be whispering the "H" word with new QB Marcus Mariota.

Arizona 31, Toledo 24:
Things get interesting in Arizona with Rich Rod and Matt Scott. The Wildcats will put up points, but I still have major questions about their defense. However, the Wildcats do enough to win.