A look at how prognosticators from around the country view this week's games.
Double D, Boston Herald: USC freshman quarterback Matt Barkley has gone from Heisman contender to his new nickname, "Boy Blunder." UCLA has won three in a row, all against Pacific 10 bottom feeders. The Trojans have the Bruins right where they want them — the L.A. Coliseum. Give the points and take USC.
Tim Sullivan, New York Post: Notre Dame has been in every game it has played. Aside from uncharacteristic blowout wins over Washington State and Nevada, every Fighting Irish tilt has been decided by seven points or less. Notre Dame is getting a bundle of points at Stanford. The Fighting Irish are the pick.
Jon Wilner, College Sports Hotline: Nevada can score with the best of them. Take the high-octane Wolf Pack and the points against Western Athletic Conference kingpin Boise State. In the Pacific 10, look for Stanford to hang 50 on Notre Dame.
John Werner, Waco Tribune-Herald: Baylor has nothing to play for, while Texas Tech is trying to improve its bowl position. Take the Red Raiders and give the points.
Reno Gazette-Journal: The sharpies in Reno are going with Auburn, Colorado and Oklahoma State.
Phil Steele: His top 25 forecast calls for Oklahoma to defeat Oklahoma State, 31-17.
Chuck Carlton, Dallas Morning News: New Mexico is getting 43.5 points against Texas Christian, but that won't be enough. The Horned Frogs win and cover.
Jon Solomon, Birmingham News: South Carolina, coming off a bye week, will squeak past Clemson, which is looking ahead to the Atlantic Coast Conference title game.
The National Championship Issue: Cincinnati will beat Illinois and remain undefeated, but the Bearcats won't cover. Take the Fighting Illini and the points.
Bob Condotta, Seattle Times: In games involving Pac-10 teams, he's picking Stanford, Arizona and USC.
Tony Barnhart, Atlanta Journal-Constitution: He's picking Georgia Tech to win by 17 and Florida by 21.
Heisman Pundit: Look for Arkansas to spring the upset on Louisiana State.
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