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Pac-12 football picks and spreads for Week 13, including the big battle in Stanford between the Cardinal and Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
November 24, 2015Pac-12 football picks and spreads for Week 13. This Saturday’s heavyweight showdown is a top 10 matchup between Notre Dame and Stanford. Both the Fighting Irish and Cardinal, despite having two losses, are still in play for the College Football Playoff. But only one will leave the rivalry game with those aspirations still intact. Scroll down for this week’s Pac-12 picks.
Date: Friday, November 27
Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Autzen Stadium
The Oregon offense has found its footing since the return of QB Vernon Adams. Oregon State, on the other hand, hasn’t been anywhere to be found this season. The Beavers have just two wins, and they both came in the first three weeks. This one is not going to be pretty, as the Ducks poor it on.
Pick: Oregon
Spread: Oregon -34.5
For final score prediction, check out our Oregon vs. Oregon State game preview.
Date: Friday, November 27
Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Husky Stadium
Washington State QB Luke Falk has put together a spectacular season. He will now face a Huskies defense that ranks first in the Pac-12 in scoring and total defense. Falk will have a great outing, but Washington will find a way to make more plays.
Pick: Washington
Spread: No Line
For final score prediction, check out our Washington State vs. Washington game preview.
Date: Saturday, November 28
Kickoff: 2:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Rice-Eccles Stadium
The Utes defense has been solid all season long, but now without RB Devontae Booker, the offense is struggling. That won’t matter against a Colorado team has lost four straight. Utah wins easily.
Pick: Utah
Spread: Utah -16.5
For final score prediction, check out our Utah vs. Colorado game preview.
Date: Saturday, November 28
Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
This is going to be a closely contested battle, with UCLA QB Josh Rosen being the difference. Rosen and the Bruins will exploit weaknesses in the USC defense that Oregon shined a light on last week.
Pick: UCLA
Spread: USC -3.5
For final score prediction, check out our USC vs. UCLA game preview.
Date: Saturday, November 28
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Stanford Stadium
The Fighting Irish defense has been solid, but that has been against offenses not nearly as powerful as Stanford’s. The Cardinal like to control the line of scrimmage and open up holes for RB Christian McCaffrey. McCaffrey and quarterback Kevin Hogan will combine to have big days in a Stanford win.
Pick: Stanford
Spread: Stanford -3.5
For final score prediction, check out our Notre Dame vs. Stanford game preview.
Date: Saturday, November 28
Kickoff: 10:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Memorial Stadium
Golden Bears QB Jared Goff will be the difference maker in what is likely his last regular season game for Cal. It’s going to be a high-scoring affair, with Goff making plays in the end to beat Arizona State.
Pick: Cal
Spread: Cal -3.5
For final score prediction, check out our California vs. Arizona State game preview.