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2020 Football Preview – PAC 12 Handicapping
Looking for 2020 PAC 12 Conference Predictions? Here at Cappers Picks, we’re trying to preview and handicap every CFB conference for the 2020 season. Let’s look at the most maligned conference in the country, the PAC 12.
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The PAC 12 seems to be waiting for USC to find its form again. Until then Oregon might be the best team in the league.
After those teams, there is a large group of teams that could be capable of winning a division and sneaking into the title game but if they had to play, USC or Oregon they would be significant underdogs.
There are lots of questions to be answered for sure. The one I am most interested in is whether Stanford has run its course as being relevant nationally.
2020 PAC 12 Conference Predictions: USC +250
Oregon might have slightly better odds but I think USC is the favourite here because they are the most set at the quarterback position.
Kedon Slovis was supposed to be a depth play last year, but he took the job due to injury and now the position is his. He showed more last season than JT Daniels did in his freshman season the year before. His weapons are really good too.
To win the league the Trojans need more on defense but they do not need everything to come together and be playoff good. I can seem them losing only one or two games in the league and landing in the PAC 12 title game pretty easily. Utah rebuilding helps too.
2020 PAC 12 Conference Predictions: Oregon +225
Justin Herbert was just the #6 pick in the draft. He was maligned for never being elite but you still just don’t replace a player like that with ease.
It looks like Anthony Brown, formerly of Boston College will be the guy who will get the shot to do so. He is lucky as he gets to play behind an offensive line that really sets the tone for the team. Penei Sewell might be the best player in America this season.
The Oregon defense is always going to be in the shadow of the offense, even though we are a long way from Chip Kelly’s tenure. Last year they were really sharp and should be again. Losing Troy Dye hurts, he was the soul of the defense. However, Kayvon Thibodeaux is their most talented player. 9 sacks as a frosh proved he was a difference-maker too. He can give them even more.
2020 PAC 12 Conference Predictions: Arizona State +1000
Herm Edwards is not a joke as a college football coach. He might have to prove that every season but he has put together a talented team with an experienced staff.
Jayden Daniels was really good as a freshman last season. Circumstances might prevent the leap we often see from second year players but he does not need that to be among the best quarterbacks in the PAC 12. Arizona State has set a nice floor of success the last couple of seasons. Now they have to prove they have a higher ceiling. I can see it coming together, thought 2021 might be the year they are most dangerous.
2020 PAC 12 Conference Predictions: Washington +350
It was a surprise when Chris Petersen stepped down but that was way back in December. Going with Jimmy Lake as his replacement ensured continuity, which has turned out to be even more important.
Jacob Eason was not a bust last season but he was not a huge boon last year either. Getting a replacement that can be effective is all this team needs. Eason had the big arm but also made a lot of mistakes.
Lake is a defensive coach and Washington has always been able to recruit on that side of the ball. This defense is not going to be epic but they are going to be more than good enough to win. Assuming a full schedule the Huskies get Oregon and USC at home.
2020 PAC 12 Conference Futures Betting Odds
- Oregon +220
- USC +250
- Washington +350
- Utah +500
- Arizona State +1000
- Washington State +1500
- UCLA +1800
- California +1800
- Arizona +2500
- Stanford +3000
- Oregon State +7500
- Colorado +15000
2020 PAC 12 Conference Predictions: Money on USC and Oregon (Bet Now at any of our Reviewed Online Sportsbooks!)
Both of these selections are chalky but at over +200 it is not like you are paying a huge premium. They are the two best teams on paper.
I considered going with Arizona State and USC, doubling up on the South Division because I do not see another team emerging in that group, sorry Utah, not this year. Getting a team into the title game is key because then you can hedge if you want.
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