Pac-12 Predictions: Week 9 Picks against the spread
By Gabe Encinas
Oct 17, 2015; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback Luke Falk (4) lines up for the snap against the Oregon State Beavers during the second half at Martin Stadium. The Cougs won 52-31. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
- Date: Saturday October 31, 2015
- Time: 10:30 PM Eastern
- Location: Pullman, WA
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Spread: Stanford -12.5
- Over/Under Total: 66
The Cougars have a chance to unseat the Stanford Cardinal of a top 10 ranking and the No. 1 spot in the Pac-12 North. Coming off of three straight wins, this would be a monumental win for this program. With a decent schedule coming up for Stanford, the Cardinal are playing for a College Football Playoff spot.
Both teams operate with a top offense, among the best in the nation, and nobody has proven that they can stop either team. This will be a shoot out in Pullman, but Stanford definitely has the edge on all fronts here. Led with Christian McCaffrey on offense, Zac Martinez on defense, this team just has a lot more talent.
Washington State can certainly pull off the upset, and it has all the makings for it, being a late start in Pullman, and their fans will be out in full force. Mike Leach has something good going on, but the Stanford Cardinal will put an end to their great run, and maintain perfection in the Pac-12.
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