Oregon -7 is practically a donation to your bookie.

[HoulihansTX]

SC's passing d is horrendous and Oregon ran all over them last year. Oregon's d on the other hand didn't give up a single point in the 2nd half vs a talented stanford offense.

so it's much more so that they don't have the defense to outscore oregon.

Oregon-7 is A gift then.

Go get 'em champ.

[frankzig]

I aagree no D for USC lets see bol

[JMobile]

Over is the play.

[Gremlin Lad]

I was unsure but


Thanks for your take on this college game guys.... I will consider taking USC +7 and/or the over in my college picks this week.

gl to all.

[kernssca]

USC does worry me, but in a high tempo game Oregon could exploit their lack of depth, its the over for me and nothing else

[thebestthereis]

Oregon is a finesse team built on quickness and speed. USC is the only team in the Pac 10 that can match them. For those who don't know Oregon has a huge disadvantage playing on grass.

[DrunkHorseplayer]

Who has Oregon beat except for Stanford?

Not much but Stanford has beaten everyone (including USC) they've faced except Oregon. Don't forget that, after being down 21-3, Oregon rolled them at will, outscoring them 49-10.

[yisman]

I agree with Houlihans.

[mtneer1212]

Oregon 52, USC 28

[Ralphie1412]

Ya its gonig to be a monster shootout. I think Barkley is good enough to keep them in it. Barkley has been having an under the radar good season. I will probably just pass.

Yo houlihawk im in this gambling league with 20 college friends...ten picks a week u submit and then a game of the week everyone has to play thats worth 2 points for a win. Ive been crushing the game of the week but this week its Thursday night Wolfpack/seminoles. I mean do history tell me I have to take nc state with a good QB at home as a dog on ESPN on thurs? Or does the FSU team that WAXED miami show up? I hate this game, but I have to make a selection. Whatcha think player?

Oh and you playing Iowa this weekend? I dont think I cant pass it up.

[HoulihansTX]

NC St ML

no if's, and's, or but's. I am putting a small wager on them myself. Not large enough to post in my thread.

[kcDdegenerate]

I already laid the 7 pts

[AlphaOmega]

USC couldn't stop Hawaii. You want them to stop Oregon?????

EXACTLY WHAT I WAS THINKING. USC'S BIGGEST PROBLEM ALWAYS IS A MOBLIE QB. JUST LOOK WHAT MOBILE QBs HAVE DONE TO THEM IN THE PAST FROM VINCE YOUNG TO THAT HAWAII QB THIS YEAR. MOBILE QB's ARE THIERE WEAKNESS ... -7 ALL DAY.

[PeePee]

Not only does USC want revenge for last years ass whooping the ducks gave them, but this is USC's bowl game. Oregon is going to win the game, but I think USC keeps it close. Good luck

Agree... This will be USC bowl game since they don't have any.

[drfunkmaster]

Oregon wins by 10

[spredzgeek]

i like oregon first half

[TylerDurden]

Over is the play.

Oregon is a finesse team built on quickness and speed. USC is the only team in the Pac 10 that can match them. For those who don't know Oregon has a huge disadvantage playing on grass.

This is a bit of a misconception. They're are built on technique and execution...and they do it at an incredible rate. A little different than finesse. You have a good point that they haven't always played as well on grass, but they still put up over 40 last year at stanford on grass. This will not be the reason they lose if they do, trust me.

i like oregon first half

might be the worst bet you could make. look at Oregon's 2nd half stats this year, and the stats from last years SC game. This is about Oregon's execution and the speed at which they do it VS USC's lack of defensive discipline. This may not show up a ton until the 2nd half when players start to fatigue both mentally and physically. I see oregon winning this game in the 3rd quarter.

[JMUplayer]

I don't think USC cares at this point.... they can say they do but the fact is that the players that stuck around want to go to the NFL. The college record is indifferent.

[TO9]

I'm with you on this one.. USC is too talented to loose by more than 7 at home in primetime. They will be ready for this game.

[AdamL2424]

On SC also

[BigdaddyQH]

Aparently there is very little, if any knowledge about Pac 10 Football in here. First, if you think that USC has a zero home field advantage, go to a game. You are dead wrong. Next, have any of you alleged experts checked the weather forcast? DO SO NOW PEOPLE. It is going to rain. Next, USC is very thin on defense, which means they run out of gas in the 2nd half. That means they get outscored big time.

For you guys who know little or nothing about the Pac 10, this is Oregon's chance to punch their ticket to the N.C. game. This is the toughest game Oregon has left on their schedule. They can beat you 19 different ways. USC is good, but Oregon is great. Oregon does not turn the ball over, and that is the ONLY way USC can hang with them in the 2nd half. Wagering on USC is a loser. Houlihan, I have no idea where you are coming from, but it sure as hell is not from the Pac 10.

[HoulihansTX]

. Wagering on USC is a loser. Houlihan, I have no idea where you are coming from, but it sure as hell is not from the Pac 10.

Let's just isolate this comment then come back to this Saturday night.

[kurt_06518]

Not much but Stanford has beaten everyone (including USC) they've faced except Oregon. Don't forget that, after being down 21-3, Oregon rolled them at will, outscoring them 49-10.

that was at oregon, huge huge difference between playing at home and playing on road, especially in oregons case

[the h man]

Oops. I meant to give 1 pt but whatever

[thebertshow]

I like Oregon in that situation

[ManBearPig]

If it seems to good to be true it probably is...I think USC is the play as well. Oregon won't run like lightning on the USC field like they can at home and it's not like they don't have the athletes to keep up. I can't see how you guys don't see 7pts as a gift. Oregon seems to always fall on their face when they have all the momentum in the world..why not this week?

Each to their own I suppose...although I'm salivating over Nebraska to bitch slap Mizzou on Sat...try to get it at -7 or buy the hook and watch it rain money (sorta) BOL2YA boys [and few girls]!!!

[Uncle Harv]

I'm usually with you, Houli, but I refuse to back this Kiffin operation. Plus, USC has basically zero home-field advantage.

They dominated Oregon at home in the last 2 years. The Ducks obviously dont enjoy playing there...maybe they are too busy looking at the song girls.

[bluefish]

I like oregon, not crazy though

[Uncle Harv]

Dont USC had a bye week to rest up and prepare for the Ducks.

[BigdaddyQH]

USC does not have nearly the team that they had two years ago, and Oregon has a much better team than they had two years ago. I would give USC a much bigger chance if they had a defense that was deeper, but they do not. This team gives up a lot of 4th quarter points. They lost to Stanford on the road, and Washington at home, on last second FG's. Now a loss to Stanford is completely understandable. USC played very well. The loss to Washington is totally unexplicable. USC has basically sucked this year at home, with one meaningless exception. Not only did they lose to Washington, but they beat Virginia by 3 whole points as a 20 point favorite. Everyone is basing this game on USC's performance against Cal, who is the worst away team in the Pac 10, with the exception of Washington State, who is the worst team in the Pac 10.

Now I am a USC grad and I would love to come back here next week and eat my words, but it simply is not going to happen. They are down to 73 scholarship players, many of them on offense. I think the ONLY chance USC has is if their defense ATTACKS Oregon's offense, and if USC's offensive line dominates Oregons undersize defensive line. That is a lot to ask of the USC defense, which is giving up an average of over 24 points per game.

[lyon804]

USC does not have nearly the team that they had two years ago, and Oregon has a much better team than they had two years ago. I would give USC a much bigger chance if they had a defense that was deeper, but they do not. This team gives up a lot of 4th quarter points. They lost to Stanford on the road, and Washington at home, on last second FG's. Now a loss to Stanford is completely understandable. USC played very well. The loss to Washington is totally unexplicable. USC has basically sucked this year at home, with one meaningless exception. Not only did they lose to Washington, but they beat Virginia by 3 whole points as a 20 point favorite. Everyone is basing this game on USC's performance against Cal, who is the worst away team in the Pac 10, with the exception of Washington State, who is the worst team in the Pac 10.

Now I am a USC grad and I would love to come back here next week and eat my words, but it simply is not going to happen. They are down to 73 scholarship players, many of them on offense. I think the ONLY chance USC has is if their defense ATTACKS Oregon's offense, and if USC's offensive line dominates Oregons undersize defensive line. That is a lot to ask of the USC defense, which is giving up an average of over 24 points per game.

Sharp post. USC Trojans graduate. Funny, I now know 2 strong conservatives on this site (you & Andy Wend) from Cali.


I agree with the writeup. Don't underestimate what the Kiffin's can do with less talent though. Last year they took the Vols into Bama and should have won. They also took the Vols to the Swamp against a good FLorida team and played the most respectable game the Vols has had in a long time with the Gators.


Kiffin's will have a good game plan in place and USC will come fired up and give Oregon a game for the 1H, but as you alluded to earlier in your post the lack of depth will start to show late in the 3Q. Oregon is likely to beat USC by 21 pts in the 4Q.

[jwbama23]

An obvious Top 5 team vs. a maybe-maybe not Top 25 team; Ducks should cover easily.

Are you using the rankings to handicap the football games? If that was efficient, which its NOT, dont you think the books would know that? As a matter of fact they do know the rankings of the two teams and that is why Oregon -7 smells very fishy. You see it week in and week out. The fact of the matter is there is no telling who will cover but the spread suggests that USC would / should be the play.

I may not touch it. But please dont use rankings to justify your picks.

[HoulihansTX]

Would love for you to show a ticket of you laying Oregon -7'BigDaddy.

[alukk]

I'm usually with you, Houli, but I refuse to back this Kiffin operation. Plus, USC has basically zero home-field advantage.

[Glitch]

disagree- oregons for real. james is for real.