Predictions: Washington

    As USC (4-0) and Washington (1-2) square off this Saturday, payback will be in the mind of the Trojans, who lost a very close game last year without QB Matt Barkley and Safety Taylor Mays. The game marks the second home game for the Trojans this year, and the crowd will surely be excited, loud, and looking for their revenge. This game should be a win for the Trojans, as Washington is very mediocre in many areas, and lost 56-21 to a strong Nebraska team. Look for USC to open the playbook a bit more as we start getting into the heavier Pac-10 teams, and see some stuff that we have not yet seen in the Kiffin era. If USC can contain Jake Locker then it could be big win, as it seems he is their only weapon. Chris Polk, former USC commit, could also do some damage, so it will be key to contain him as well. Now, time for some predictions...

• Matt Barkley 3TD
• Baxter has a big game
• RoJo gets 2 TD grabs
• Woods gets the other
• Bradford leads team in rushing and has a TD
• Marc Tyler TD
• An INT in the game by Locker
• Houston makes a 35yd+ field goal

Score Prediction-
 USC-38
Wash-17