1. Washington State- Will this be Washington State's to make it back to the glory days of the early 2000’s? Somehow I doubt it. Looking at the numbers they put up last year they shouldn’t be expecting a great season. Last year they managed to come up with one win. They were 0-5 against Top 25 and had to go to overtime to beat SMU. This year they are looking at 3 Top 25 teams along with some who ended last year ranked. In short Washington State is looking at another bad season.
2. Washington- With their pre-season Heisman candidate Jake locker at the helm, Washington seems to be going in the right direction. That would be great if Locker was going to be around for another season or two. Last year the Huskies ended the season 5-7 overall and 2-3 against Top 25 teams. This year looking over their schedule they might have too much to worry about, but in my opinion the biggest team they play will be Nebraska. Honestly if they win that game it would be a winning season in my eyes.
3. Oregon- I never have been a fan of Oregon ever since 2006. But one can’t deny that they have talent. They have been on the radar of the top 25 for the past few years. I like their chances in the Pac-10. Right now there is no one team who look to dominate. I am gonna keep an eye on Oregon this year.
4. Oregon State- While Oregon State didn’t fare so well against top 25 last year, they have a great chance to change the landscape of the BCS games. While they might not look great right now, their next three games can carve the path towards the National Championship.
5. California- Cal had a good year last year and it doesn’t seem to have any major road blocks in their way. They could easily have another 8-5 season and with the way USC’s defense looks they might put a run against Oregon.
6. USC- When last season ended I for sure thought the sports press world’s crush on USC was over. It was a season that was far under the normal standards for a Pete Carroll team to have. Then over the off season, they obtain a new coach along with sanctions handed down keeping them from bowl games. Although the major thing that would hurt them in the polls was the ability for juniors and seniors to transfer with out losing eligibility.
7. UCLA- When was the last time UCLA was a major contender in the Pac-10? Well that doesn’t matter. This year might be the year they take down USC just like 2006.
8. Stanford- Coming off a great year I doubt Stanford will be competing for the Pac-10. While it won’t be a bad season they just don’t have the stuff to make it all the way.
9. Arizona- Nowhere to go but up. Mike Stoops brought a winning attitude with him. He has led the Wildcats to two straight bowl games and will make it a third this year. Looking at their schedule, I would say around 4 to 5 losses.
Arizona State- Arizona State goes up against 4 top 25 teams. They didn’t exactly fare well against the top 35 last year going 0-4. And to the best of my knowledge they haven’t added any weapons to their arsenal.
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