:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/56665991/usa_today_9590950.0.jpg)
The third (or fourth?) week of college football is upon us and it features many underrated match-ups. Oregon State hits the road to take on Washington State and Beaver nation is not super optimistic. In other news, USC takes on Texas; while UCLA and Stanford could be ripe for an upset if they are not careful. Take a look at how the Building the Dam’s staff sees things shaking out.
SCOREBOARD
- Robert Ingle: 20-4 (last week = 9-2)
- Brian Moore: 19-5 (Last week = 9-2)
- Travis Johannes: 18-6 (Last week = 9-2)
- Joe Londergan: 17-7 (Last week = 8-3)
- Marcus Russell: 17-7 (Last week = 6-5)
- Leo Castaneda: 15-9 (Last week = 6-5)
Saturday, September 16th (2:30 PM PT, Pac-12 Network)
WASHINGTON STATE [2-0] v. OREGON STATE [1-2]
Washington State fresh off a dramatic come-from-behind victory over Boise State are the heavy favorites against a demoralized Beaver squad that will be missing two key pieces of their secondary (Xavier Crawford & Dwayne Williams). BTD doesn’t have much faith in Oregon State, but let’s hope we are wrong.
Brian J. Moore: Washington State
Joe Londergan: Washington State
Leo Castaneda: Washington State
Marcus Russell: Washington State
Robert Ingle: Washington State
Travis Johannes: Washington State
Friday, September 15th (7:15 PM PT, ESPN)
UTEP [0-2] v. ARIZONA [1-1]
An under performing Arizona squad heads to Texas to take on UTEP. It should be a comfortable win for the Wildcats, but anything is possible with #Pac12afterdark.
Brian J. Moore: Arizona
Joe Londergan: Arizona
Leo Castaneda: Arizona
Marcus Russell: Arizona
Robert Ingle: Arizona
Travis Johannes: Arizona
Saturday, September 16th (9:00 AM PT, ABC)
MEMPHIS [1-0] v. UCLA [2-0]
UCLA heads east to take on a good Memphis team. The early start time and travel could lead to the potential upset.
Brian J. Moore: UCLA
Joe Londergan: UCLA
Leo Castaneda: UCLA
Marcus Russell: Memphis
Robert Ingle: UCLA
Travis Johannes: UCLA
Saturday, September 16th (11:00 AM PT, Pac-12 Network)
COLORADO [2-0] v. NORTHERN COLORADO [1-0]
Colorado has looked pretty good to start the season and that should continue as they take on Northern Colorado on Saturday.
Brian J. Moore: Colorado
Joe Londergan: Colorado
Leo Castaneda: Colorado
Marcus Russell: Colorado
Robert Ingle: Colorado
Travis Johannes: Colorado
Saturday, September 16th (4:00 PM PT, CBSSN)
WYOMING [1-1] v. OREGON [2-0]
BTD is all aboard the Wyoming bandwagon this week as they take on Oregon (GO POKES!) Unfortunately, the Ducks are favored and have look decent in Taggart’s first season.
Brian J. Moore: Oregon
Joe Londergan: Oregon
Leo Castaneda: Wyoming
Marcus Russell: Oregon
Robert Ingle: Oregon
Travis Johannes: Oregon
Saturday, September 16th (5:00 PM PT)
TEXAS TECH [1-0] v. ARIZONA STATE [1-1]
Arizona State has not looked impressive to start the season. A road victory against Texas Tech would be huge, but it’s probably not going to happen.
Brian J. Moore: Texas Tech
Joe Londergan: Texas Tech
Leo Castaneda: Texas Tech
Marcus Russell: Texas Tech
Robert Ingle: Texas Tech
Travis Johannes: Texas Tech
Saturday, September 16th (5:30 PM PT, FOX)
USC [2-0] v. TEXAS [1-1]
Two big-time football programs meet on the gridiron in the Memorial Coliseum on Saturday. Texas has not looked good though and many are expecting the Trojans to win comfortably at home.
Brian J. Moore: USC
Joe Londergan: USC
Leo Castaneda: USC
Marcus Russell: USC
Robert Ingle: USC
Travis Johannes: USC
Saturday, September 16th (6:30 PM PT, Pac-12 Network)
WASHINGTON [2-0] v. FRESNO STATE [1-1]
Washington is likely to roll against Fresno State on Saturday. But, Fresno State just took on Alabama so they won’t be intimidated. Also, former Oregon State quarterback Marcus McMaryion got some snaps in against Alabama which is pretty cool even though he didn’t win the starting job and I miss him.
Brian J. Moore: Washington
Joe Londergan: Washington
Leo Castaneda: Washington
Marcus Russell: Washington
Robert Ingle: Washington
Travis Johannes: Washington
Saturday, September 16th (7:00 PM PT, ESPN 2)
UTAH [2-0] v. SAN JOSE STATE [1-2]
Utah’s defense shutdown BYU last week and it should be more of the same as they get San Jose State at home on Saturday.
Brian J. Moore: Utah
Joe Londergan: Utah
Leo Castaneda: Utah
Marcus Russell: Utah
Robert Ingle: Utah
Travis Johannes: Utah
Saturday, September 16th (7:30 PM PT, CBSSN)
SAN DIEGO STATE [2-0] v. STANFORD [1-1]
San Diego State beat Arizona State last week and Stanford wasn’t super impressive against USC. This should be an easy Stanford ‘W’, but don’t be surprised if SDSU keeps it close.
Brian J. Moore: Stanford
Joe Londergan: Stanford
Leo Castaneda: Stanford
Marcus Russell: Stanford
Robert Ingle: Stanford
Travis Johannes: Stanford
Saturday, September 16th (7:30 PM PT, ESPN 2)
CALIFORNIA [2-0] v. OLE MISS [2-0]
On of the last Pac-12 games is perhaps the most interesting match-up. Cal was supposed to be bad but they are surprising some folks. Now they get an undefeated SEC team at home to really see what they are made of.