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ASU +10.5
I just don’t see what the hoop-la is regarding USC right now. They should’ve lost that game last week hands down but were fortunate to capitalize on some Cal miscues on special teams. USC has looked beatable in almost every game they’ve played this year, and getting 10.5 here should be a gift.
If losing their first and third best receivers, mike Williams and Whitney Lewis before the season started didn’t hurt it will hurt even more so now with the loss of this years go-to-guy Steve Smith. USC had trouble with the blitz from Cal last week, and you can bet ASU will continue to throw the same blitz package that frustrated the Ducks in Eugene.
They face an ASU defense that has so far looked good early on in the season. They rank 23rd overall in total defense and rushing defense.
ASU will also have QB Andrew Walter to fall on as he’s only thrown for 1,249 yards and a 15/1 TD to INT ratio. He will have to be the man though because ASU has some major injuries at the running back position.
With the issues of USC at wide-out and the arm of Walter I think ASU can at least hang within 10.5 points of SC.
I just don’t see what the hoop-la is regarding USC right now. They should’ve lost that game last week hands down but were fortunate to capitalize on some Cal miscues on special teams. USC has looked beatable in almost every game they’ve played this year, and getting 10.5 here should be a gift.
If losing their first and third best receivers, mike Williams and Whitney Lewis before the season started didn’t hurt it will hurt even more so now with the loss of this years go-to-guy Steve Smith. USC had trouble with the blitz from Cal last week, and you can bet ASU will continue to throw the same blitz package that frustrated the Ducks in Eugene.
They face an ASU defense that has so far looked good early on in the season. They rank 23rd overall in total defense and rushing defense.
ASU will also have QB Andrew Walter to fall on as he’s only thrown for 1,249 yards and a 15/1 TD to INT ratio. He will have to be the man though because ASU has some major injuries at the running back position.
With the issues of USC at wide-out and the arm of Walter I think ASU can at least hang within 10.5 points of SC.