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Predicting the Pac: Week One

On3 imageby:Justin Hopkins•08/30/23
Stanford v UCLA
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 29: Head coach Chip Kelly of the UCLA Bruins looks up after a stop in play during the first quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at Rose Bowl on October 29, 2022 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

We are back for a new season of predicting the Pac-12. Ultimately the final season as it turns out. With week one getting a Thursday start this week I figured I better get my conference predictions out now.

I think you could almost argue the Pac has one of the most intriguing opening weeks of any conference. Although I’ll certainly have my eye on that FSU-LSU game for sure. But we aren’t here to talk about that, we’re here to talk Pac.

Here are the games this week and my picks.

Florida @ Utah

Thursday 5:00 ESPN

I’ve already said it but I think Florida wins this one. And I don’t think the Gators will be all that good this year. But Utah will possibly play minus Cam Rising so I’m betting on Florida to win 24-17.

Southern Utah @ ASU

Thursday 7:00

The premiere of Dilly at ASU. It will certainly be interesting to see how the team does but they should have no problem beating Southern Utah. ASU 31, SU 14

Stanford @ Hawaii

Friday 8:00 CBSSN

Equally as interesting as ASU will be seeing Troy Taylor’s debut at Stanford. They should have no issues handling Hawaii but it might be a bit closer than you’d expect. Stanford 27, Hawaii 20

Colorado @ TCU

Saturday 9:00AM Fox

Good luck Deion. Even with TCU taking a big step down this season, they’ll still cruise past the Buffs without breaking a sweat. TCU 37, Colorado 17

Boise State @ Washington

Saturday 12:30 ABC

I think I speak for all of us that would love to see Andy Avalos put a beating on UW. Unfortunately I don’t think he will. Maybe they’ll manage to keep it close though? Washington 34, Boise 20

Cal @ North Texas

Saturday 1:00 ESPNU

Cal needs a dub. North Texas will be tough but the Bears get the win. Cal 20, NT 10

Nevada @ USC

Saturday 3:30 Pac-12

The Trojans move to 2-0 on the season without breaking a sweat. USC 45, Nevada 7

Wazzu @ Colorado State

Saturday 4:00 CBSSN

Washington State also gets the easy dub and people remember Cam Ward is REALLY good. Wazzu 37, CS 17

Northern Arizona @ Arizona

Saturday 7:00 Pac-12

Easy dub for Zona too. Arizona 35, NAU 10

Coastal Carolina @ UCLA

Saturday 7:30 ESPN

PAC-12 AFTER DARK BABY. This should be a fun one. As you know I have a lot of faith in UCLA this season. I think they win but have to grit this one out. UCLA 40, CC 30

Oregon State @ San Jose State

Sunday 12:30 CBS

It’s strange seeing CFB scheduled on a Sunday. In any event, it can’t save the Spartans from going 0-2 to start the season. Beavs roll. OSU 28, SJSU 10

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