Week Two Preview: Volume One

Washington vs. Oklahoma

The Huskies shut down the San Jose State running game last week, any chance they duplicate the feat this week? I doubt it. Adrian Peterson had more than 200 yards last week against UAB and he’s likely to run all over Washington again on Saturday. Paul Thompson isn’t Rhett Bomar, but he doesn’t have to be with Peterson behind him. Whatever Stanback and Shackelford can do against a tough Oklahoma defense, it likely won’t be enough to keep up with Peterson, let alone the rest of the Sooner offense..

Brian’s Pick: Oklahoma
Mike’s Pick: Oklahoma

Washington State vs. Idaho

Dennis Erickson and Idaho gave up 400 yards of total offense to Michigan State in their season opener. In 2005, the Spartans averaged 500 yards per game. Holding a team 100 yards under their average is a nice showing for a little WAC team. Given how the Cougars didn’t exactly set the world on fire against Auburn, this game is probably going to be pretty close. Because OSU already lost to a WAC team this week, we can’t have it happen again. Woolridge probably needs a big game if the Cougars are going to pull this one off.

Brian’s Pick: Washington State
Mike’s Pick: Idaho

Stanford vs. San Jose State

We all saw last week that the Spartans were pretty competitive against the Huskies. We also saw the Cardinal cower in shame at the offensive force that is the Oregon Ducks. This is probably going to be a close game, even though it shouldn’t be. Stanford could barely manage to put points on the board last week, but Edwards should be able to get the scoreboard numbers rolling in Stanford’s favor. Walt Harris, I will tell you the same thing I told Coach Willingham: Do not let this game be close! You’re representing an entire conference here. I will put you on notice if you do not win this handily.

Brian’s Pick: Stanford
Mike’s Pick: Stanford

Arizona vs. LSU

The Tigers haven’t lost to a Pac-10 team since 1979. Pretty sure that’s still going to be true tomorrow night. The Wildcats struggled to put away BYU, I doubt they’ll even be that competitive in tomorrow nights game. Willie better pull off something special, because LSU is better at virtually every aspect of the game. LSU hammered Lousiana-Lafayette by 42 last weekend, so every Tiger is ready and waiting for the feast that is Arizona. Good luck Stoops! I am hoping you can somehow pull the major upset off, but I think it is still a year too early.

Brian's Pick: LSU
Mike's Pick: LSU