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Thursday, September 30, 2010

PAC-10 Predictions: Elimination Saturday

Season record is 31-3, which means I'm a full dollar better than the Les Miles of PAC-10 prognosticators, ESPN's Ted Miller, who thus far stands at a paltry 27-7. Then there is Jon Wilner from the San Jose Mercury-News, who has successfully predicted 20 of the last three Oregon defeats. He picks the Ducks to lose nearly every week, guaranteeing he'll be right 15% of the time. Hope he's not putting real money on those games on his newpaperman's salary.

It's a tough week in the PAC-10, with some pivotal, season-changing matchups that could go either way. Here's a look:

USC 27, Washington 20

Washington will play tougher in this coaching grudge match, but they aren't likely to prevail on the road against a USC team that has a decided advantage in talent.

UCLA 38, Washington State 13

The Bruins pistol-whip the Cougars, who may win a PAC-10 game this year, but it will have to be in Pullman.

Oregon State 30, Arizona State 27 (OT)

The loser has to go way uphill for a bowl berth and probably is looking at a failed season. The Beavs are banged up, but look for them to rally in Reser.

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