Author: Nick Bartlett

The rematch between Boise State and UNLV in the Mountain West Championship Game figures to be another close one.

BYU’s competitive pride is hurting but the Cougars still have a lot to play for with a shot at a 10-win season.

Picks for the weekend’s top college football games in the West with Nick Bartlett’s trademark humor and off-beat perspective.

The USC-Nebraska game will inevitably come down to which quarterback makes more plays, and the Trojans more weapons.

Oregon’s combination of Dillon Gabriel, Jordan James, and Traeshon Holden should prove too much for the Terrapin defense.

Against Nebraska, UCLA will need to be able to run the ball outside of Ethan Garbers, who is listed as questionable for the game.

The Ducks may not cover the spread, but No. 1 Oregon should prove too much for No. 20 Illinois in Autzen Stadium.

WSU survived the thick patches of their schedule with a 5-1 record but shouldn’t overlook Hawaii, which played Boise State tough last week.

The Beavers look to dominate Colorado State on the ground with a Top 10 rushing attack that averages 236 yards per game.