UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) scores the first goal during his team’s win over Utah in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
UCLA suddenly looks like a Pac-12 favorite after a convincing 42-32 win over No. 11 Utah at home on Saturday. Led by quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (299 yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT) and running back Zach Charbonnet (198 rushing yards, 1 TD), the Bruins scored at will against the Utes to improve to 6-0 and 3- 0 in conference play. Watch out for UCLA.
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(Note: All times ET, BetMGM odds)
Time: 19:30 | TV: Fox | Line: USC -13 | Total: 65.5
The Trojans are 5-0 and up to No. 6 in the AP poll heading into this weekend’s home game against Washington State. Caleb Williams was excellent again against Arizona State last week, but he ended up throwing his first interception of the year. It was the first turnover of the year for USC, which remains No. 1 in the nation in turnover margin at plus-14. Meanwhile, Washington State bounced back from a heartbreaking loss to Oregon by rolling past Cal 28-9 at home to improve to 4-1 on the year. QB Cameron Ward is a dynamic talent, but he’ll need to limit his turnovers if WSU wants to pull off a big upset at The Coliseum.
Time: 8 p.m TV: CBS | Line: Alabama -24.5 | Total: 51.5
A few months ago, most expected massive bets for this game. Jimbo Fisher and Nick Saban had some of the most heated offseason drama in recent memory with a war of words over NIL, among other things. The two claim to have squashed their beef, but that defiant press conference from Fisher will be on the minds of many as the Aggies and Crimson Tide line up in Tuscaloosa. Texas A&M upset the Tide in College Station last fall, but the Aggies are off to a disappointing 3-2 start this year. Alabama, on the other hand, is 5-0 and reaches the No. 1 ranking after a convincing victory over Arkansas.
Alabama’s Heisman-winning quarterback Bryce Young is questionable to play because of a shoulder injury suffered in the win at Arkansas. However, Alabama remains a heavy favorite. That says a lot about where these two programs currently stand.
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