Pac-12 division leaders No. 20 Wash St, No. 12 Colorado meet

Washington’s weak nonconference schedule – Rutgers, Idaho, Portland State – continues to be an issue as the Huskies now need help to reach the playoff. The Buffaloes are looking like a legitimate contender to win the Pac-12. Depending who they face in that matchup, they could have an opportunity for another big conference win – and possibly a redemption. If Washington State can’t help us out though, then the Utah vs. Colorado game will be a de facto play in for the championship game. Falk can complete a pass if given just a sliver of daylight. They could be playoff contenders had they not blown a two-touchdown lead against MI, but a Pac-12 championship game is still within reach. “If I’m correct, we need both of those teams to lose, so either way one of them’s gonna lose”. The Buffaloes are allowing the second-fewest yards per pass attempt in the FBS (5.5), behind Ohio State.

Home dominance and defense will prevail in this monumental Buffaloes win. The match-up is scheduled to go off at 3:30 p.m. ET and will televised on FOX.

If Gustin and his cohorts can maintain that pressure against UCLA, it could be a long night for Bruins quarterback Mike Fafaul. But then, MI lost to Iowa and USC throttled Washington and Clemson lost to Pittsburgh and. Wide receiver Darreus Rogers finished the game with six receptions for 84 yards and a single score. The win propelled USC up to No. 13, but the Trojans are still sitting on three overall loses.

“(John) Ross is probably the most dynamic player in our league”, Arizona State coach Todd Graham said.

Washington State wide receiver Gabe Marks (9) runs with the ball after making a catch while defended by California defensive back Cameron Walker (3) and cornerback Ashtyn Davis (27) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016.

“They are playing harder and more cohesive”, Leach said. Linebacker Joe Mathis (foot) was already out for the season and linebacker Azeem Victor suffered a foot injury last week that will keep him sidelined. He’s been at his best of late as well, combining for 14 catches for 362 yards and four touchdowns in the last two games and there’s no reason to believe he’ll slow down against the Sun Devils. But the Cougars’ offense, which has always been one of the nation’s best, has found a rhythm this year and the defense has done just enough to give the Cougars the edge. His 87.6 quarterback rating is third-best in the country as he stands heavily as a Heisman candidate. Now, 125 years later, the oldest western football rivalry takes place in Berkeley, CA in what should be another exciting contest. Both of them are prone to talking before thinking.

Limiting Lindsay: Colorado running back Philip Lindsay has come on strong over the Buffs’ last four contests, breaking the hundred-yard mark in three.

In the most irrelevant Pac-12 game of the week.

In other Pac-12 news, the Washington State Cougars won their eighth straight game, and is still the only team unbeaten in conference play.

The Cougars could have four wins over ranked teams during that 11-game winning streak. “Adoree’s a great player”.

The Oregon State Beavers rely on the run. The Mountaineers allow 409.8 yards per game, but are 19 in the country allowing just 20.6 points per game. Leach is doing a coaching job that trumps anything he did at Texas Tech, where he coached 2000-09 and his Air Raid offense revolutionized Big 12 football. Even after being injured at times, the Buffaloes signal-caller has connected on 129 completions for over 1,500 yards with 10 touchdowns and three INT’s. Two key games of note are the Oregon Ducks are at #12 Utah this Saturday kicking off at 11am on the Pac-12 Network. The Cougars have a bona fide ground game that’s scored 22 rushing TDs this season, which is the most since 1997. But Oregon’s defense ranks 126 of 128 teams in the nation.