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The second (or third?) week of college football is upon us and it features many underrated match-ups. The Beavers are of course hosting Minnesota, while wild fires and smoke threaten the game. USC and Stanford face-off in a battle of top-15 ranked teams and Utah faces BYU in the heated “holy war”. Check out BTD’s picks for this upcoming week and how we’re doing this season, so far.
SCOREBOARD
- Robert Ingler: 11-2 (last week = 10-1)
- Marcus Russell: 11-2 (Last week = 9-2)
- Brian Moore: 10-3 (Last week = 9-2)
- Travis Johannes: 9-4 (Last week = 8-3)
- Leo Castaneda: 9-4 (Last week = 8-3)
- Joe Londergan: 9-4 (Last week = 8-3)
Saturday, September 9th (7:00 PM PT, FS1)
OREGON STATE [1-1] v. MINNESOTA [1-0]
The Beavers have not looked great in their first two games. Beaver nation is hoping they turn the corner this week and get revenge for their opening season loss a year ago.
Brian J. Moore: Oregon State
Joe Londergan: Oregon State
Leo Castaneda: Oregon State
Marcus Russell: Minnesota
Robert Ingle: Oregon State
Travis Johannes: Minnesota
Saturday, September 9th (11:00 AM PT, Pac-12 Network)
COLORADO [1-0] v. TEXAS STATE [1-0]
The Colorado defense held the potent Colorado State offense to just three points last Saturday. That’s the same team that put up 58 against Oregon State. Let’s just say we are confident the Buffs will win comfortable against Texas State.
Brian J. Moore: Colorado
Joe Londergan: Colorado
Leo Castaneda: Colorado
Marcus Russell: Colorado
Robert Ingle: Colorado
Travis Johannes: Colorado
Saturday, September 9th (1:30 PM PT, FOX)
OREGON [1-0] v. NEBRASKA [1-0]
Mike Riley gets a shot at his former rivals in Eugene. Opinions are split, but Oregon looks like the consensus favorite.
Brian J. Moore: Oregon
Joe Londergan: Oregon
Leo Castaneda: Nebraska
Marcus Russell: Nebraska
Robert Ingle: Oregon
Travis Johannes: Oregon
Saturday, September 9th (2:00 PM PT, Pac-12 Network)
UCLA [1-0] v. HAWAII [2-0]
UCLA just pulled off one of the most impressive comebacks of all-time on Sunday against Texas A&M. Look for them to keep it up against Hawaii.
Brian J. Moore: UCLA
Joe Londergan: UCLA
Leo Castaneda: UCLA
Marcus Russell: UCLA
Robert Ingle: UCLA
Travis Johannes: UCLA
Saturday, September 9th (2:00 PM PT, Pac-12 Network)
CALIFORNIA [1-0] v. WEBER STATE [1-0]
Cal looked impressive pulling off an upset against North Carolina to start the season. They take on Weber State in week 2 and should show off some more of their re-tooled offense.
Brian J. Moore: California
Joe Londergan: California
Leo Castaneda: California
Marcus Russell: California
Robert Ingle: California
Travis Johannes: California
Saturday, September 9th (5:00 PM PT, Pac-12 Network)
WASHINGTON [1-0] v. MONTANA [1-0]
Washington didn’t look dominate in their opener against Rutgers. It’s safe to assume they will look dominate against Montana though.
Brian J. Moore: Washington
Joe Londergan: Washington
Leo Castaneda: Washington
Marcus Russell: Washington
Robert Ingle: Washington
Travis Johannes: Washington
Saturday, September 9th (5:30 PM PT, FOX)
USC [1-0] v. STANFORD [1-0]
The biggest Pac-12 game of the week features a showdown of two elite Pac-12 schools. USC is the early favorite and has received a lot of hype, but Stanford looks awfully impressive, as well.
Brian J. Moore: USC
Joe Londergan: Stanford
Leo Castaneda: Stanford
Marcus Russell: Stanford
Robert Ingle: USC
Travis Johannes: Stanford
Saturday, September 9th (7:15 PM PT, ESPN 2)
BYU [1-1] v. UTAH [1-0]
The heated “holy war” returns to Provo, Utah. The Utes have won 6-games in a row in this rivalry, but could be tested on the road in week 2.
Brian J. Moore: Utah
Joe Londergan: Utah
Leo Castaneda: BYU
Marcus Russell: BYU
Robert Ingle: Utah
Travis Johannes: Utah
Saturday, September 9th (7:30 PM PT, ESPN)
WASHINGTON STATE [1-0] v. BOISE STATE [1-0]
Washington State faces an early challenge as Boise State comes to town. The Cougars are favored, but anything is possible when Mike Leach is involved.
Brian J. Moore: Washington State
Joe Londergan: Boise State
Leo Castaneda: Washington State
Marcus Russell: Boise State
Robert Ingle: Washington State
Travis Johannes: Washington State
Saturday, September 9th (11:00 AM PT, ESPNU)
ARIZONA [1-0] v. HOUSTON [0-0]
Arizona didn’t look impressive in their opener and will face a tougher challenge when Houston comes to Tucson.
Brian J. Moore: Arizona
Joe Londergan: Houston
Leo Castaneda: Houston
Marcus Russell: Houston
Robert Ingle: Houston
Travis Johannes: Houston
Saturday, September 9th (8:00 PM PT, Pac-12 Network)
ARIZONA STATE [1-0] v. SAN DIEGO STATE [1-0]
Arizona State also under-performed in their opener and get a tougher test against the Aztecs.