Week 10 SEC Picks and College Football Best Bets
By Evan Ertel
No. 5 Washington (-3) @ No. 20 USC (O/U 76)
Evan: The Pac-12 has been such a treat this year, mostly because they have found a way to be one of the best conferences in the nation, without having USC lead the way. I really enjoy watching Michael Penix Jr. ball, and I think he does exactly that against the Trojans. I would also take the under here, the Huskies can play defense too. Washington -3
Justin: I’m a little surprised the spread is only minus three. Washington: -3
Andrew: This is going to be a stupid pick but I’m doing it. Give me USC. Everything screams that the Huskies easily cover. And they’ll have no issues scoring at all in this one. But USC’s offense is still really freaking good, and Washington’s defense has plenty of its own issues. And the nature of the Pac-12 is to have a contending team take a loss that hurts the league’s playoff hopes. USC +3
John: Analysis, shamalysis. USC has ruined any chance at a special season. Washington is making a phenomenal run and has one of the best QBs in the game. But this is the Pac-12. It’s the outfield mascot run of college football conferences. Washington is going to slip up at some point and I think it’s this week. USC +3
Ethan: USC just isn’t that good on defense, while Washington’s offense is one of the best in the country. The Huskies haven’t always been consistently solid, but they’re much better than what USC has been as of late. Washington -3
Ryan: I have been a supporter of Washington and Penix Jr. all year and USC has been very unimpressive the last few weeks, especially on defense. Both defenses are not good but I believe Washington will be able to move the ball at will and USC will make a mistake or two. Washington -3