Pac-10 Predictions.

55-12 this season. One game is already is progress, with UCLA leading Arizona State 7-0 early. The winner keeps bowl hopes alive in that one.

In Saturday's action, there are three games. Washington State has the weekend off to rev up for the Apple Cup.

California 24, Washington 17

Another bowl elimination game, and Cal has a much better defense in a matchup of two teams that have trouble scoring.

Stanford 34, Oregon State 24

Despite having one of the top teams in the nation The Cardinal fans couldn't fill their stadium for a showdown game a couple of weeks ago with Arizona. They have the least imposing home field advantage in the conference outside of Martin Stadium. What they do have, however, is Andrew Luck, and the Beavers' secondary won't stop him.

USC 31, Notre Dame 27

Even with bowl sanctions and a mediocre record, the Trojans have made the 5 p.m. glamor spot about four times this season. The Domers clinched a bowl with last week's 27-3 victory over Army. Freshman Tommy Rees has taken over at quarterback, and he'll test a USC secondary that ranks 95th in the nation. Matt Barkley injured his ankle in the loss to Oregon State, and the L.A. Times reports backup Mitch Mustain is slated to start.