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Stanford Cardinal 2013 NCAA Football Gambling Odds & Predictions

2013-14 Football Previews — (Pac-12) — Cardinal

The Stanford Cardinal are coming off of another strong season, and they’re set to enter 2013 as one of the favorites to rip a national championship away from the SEC. Head coach David Shaw is 23-4 during his two years with the team, and he’s coming off of a 12-2 record, which includes wins in both the Pac-12 championship and the Rose Bowl.

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WSU Cougars 2013 NCAA Football Gambling Odds & Predictions

2013-14 Football Previews — (Pac-12) — Cougars

The Washington State Cougars entered 2012 with high hopes following the hiring of Mike Leach. The return of the head coach to college football was supposed to bring the team a new flair, and while the exciting offense was certainly there at times, the success that followed was underwhelming to say the least.

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Utah Utes 2013 NCAA Football Gambling Odds & Predictions

2013-14 Football Previews — (Pac-12) — Utes

The Utah Utes entered the 2012 season with high expectations after a successful first season in the Pac-12. Unfortunately for them, injuries and inconsistency plagued the team throughout the year, meaning they’ll enter 2013 a bit more under the radar than they were a year ago.

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Cal Golden Bears 2013 NCAA Football Gambling Odds & Predictions

2013-14 Football Previews — (Pac-12) — Golden Bears

The California Golden Bears went just 3-9 during the 2012 college football season, and as a result, head coach Jeff Tedford was relieved of his duties just a few days after the year came to an end. Now roaming the sidelines will be former Louisiana Tech coach Sonny Dykes.

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Colorado Buffaloes 2013 NCAA Football Gambling Odds & Predictions

2013-14 Football Previews — (Pac-12) — Buffaloes

The 2012-13 Colorado Buffaloes were one of the worst teams in all of college football, and it’s not an exaggeration to say that. Head coach Jon Embree led his team to a 1-11 season, and as a result, he saw himself kicked to the curb when the year finally came to an end.

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Washington Huskies 2013 NCAA Football Gambling Odds & Predictions

2013-14 Football Previews – (Pac 12) – Huskies

The Washington Huskies are full of potential, but they can’t quite get over the hump. Steve Sarkisian and his squad have gone 7-6 the last three years, and while they’ll look to improve upon that mark, they’ll also have to prove people wrong who believe they’ve hit their ceiling.

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USC Trojans 2013 NCAA Football Gambling Odds & Predictions

2013-14 Football Previews – (Pac 12) – Trojans

In 2012, the USC Trojans were named the preseason No. 1 team in all of college football. Unfortunately for them, they ultimately finish unranked after earning those honors. A six-loss season was beyond disappointing, and as a result, head coach Lane Kiffin has been looked at as potential hot seat candidate in 2013.

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UCLA Bruins 2013 NCAA Football Gambling Odds & Predictions

2013-14 Football Previews — (Pac-12) — Bruins

In 2011, the UCLA Bruins made the Pac-12 championship game because of a formality. The USC Trojans were banned from postseason competition, meaning that UCLA was given the spot without truly earning it.

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Arizona State Sun Devils 2013 NCAA Football Gambling Odds & Predictions

2013-14 Football Previews – (Pac 12) – Sun Devils

The 2012 Arizona State Sun Devils laid a solid foundation for the program moving forward. In Todd Graham’s first year as head coach, he helped improve the team to 8-5. The season was called an “unquestioned success” by ESPN’s Ted Miller (Pac-12 blogger), and it’s tough to argue anything else.

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Michigan Wolverines 2013 NCAA Football Gambling Odds & Predictions

2013-14 Football Previews – (Big 10) – Wolverines

After the massive 11-2 season in 2011, the Michigan Wolverines 8-5 season in 2012 had to be seen as a disappointment. Still, it’s obvious that Brady Hoke has this program continuing on the right path.

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Northwestern Wildcats 2013 NCAA Football Gambling Odds & Predictions

2013-14 Football Previews – (Big 10) – Wildcats

Isn’t it about time that Pat Fitzgerald starts getting recognized as one of the best coaches in the country? Northwestern isn’t an easy job to get top notch recruits, so Fitzgerald had to start off winning games with far less talent than almost any other team in the Big Ten.

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Minnesota Golden Gophers 2013 NCAA Football Gambling Odds & Predictions

2013-14 Football Previews – (Big 10) – Golden Gophers

Jerry Kill has done an amazing job with this Minnesota Golden Gophers program. Someone looking on from the outside may not be terribly impressed by a 6-7 record last year, but those who have followed this team know just how much progress the Golden Gophers have made since Kill took over as the head coach.

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Arizona Wildcats 2013 NCAA Football Gambling Odds & Predictions

2013-14 Football Previews – (Pac 12) – Wildcats

Second-year head coach Rich Rodriguez is coming off a season that saw him go 8-5 with the Arizona Wildcats. That campaign was the first time he had put together a winning record in a season debut, as well as the first time his team went to a bowl game in a debut.

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Oregon Ducks 2013 NCAA Football Gambling Odds & Predictions

2013-14 Football Previews – (Pac 12) – Ducks

The Oregon Ducks have taken the NCAA by storm over the past few seasons, and 2013 should prove to be no exception. The fast-paced, up-tempo offense has been too much for most Pac-12 teams to handle, and even though head coach Chip Kelly has departed for the NFL, Mark Helfrich should be ready to carry forward the winning ways of the past.

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Michigan St. Spartans 2013 NCAA Football Gambling Odds & Predictions

2013-14 Football Previews – (Big 10) – Spartans

The Michigan State Spartans were so close to having a big season in 2012, but their inability to come up with big plays in crunch time cost them in many games. Five of their six losses came by a grand total of 13 points.

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Iowa Hawkeyes 2013 NCAA Football Gambling Odds & Predictions

2013-14 Football Previews – (Big 10) – Hawkeyes

It’s tough to figure out the Iowa Hawkeyes. Kirk Ferentz was seen as one of college football’s top coaches a few years ago when the Hawkeyes were shocking the Big Ten and playing like one of the nation’s top teams.