[Austroturf]

I'm impressed by everyone's optimism here.  We beat UW and all of a sudden people are predicting a two touchdown win...

FWIW, the line is Stanford -7, which strikes me as about right.  I'd probably go 28-21 or 28-24.

BC

If I am optimistic (two TD victory), it is because the Cardinal defense showed up against the Huskies and is not suffering any major injuries.  Scarlett was also able to run against a Husky defense that is supposed to be stout, quite unlike UCLA's defense.  Hence, I expect Scarlett to have another career day if the O-line does its job.  We beat UW by 10 at home.  A two TD margin against UCLA should be possible.  Of course, there is the QB question looming.  If West is under center the entire game, that could very well limit our offensive production.    

I am not worried about this being a trap game.  For a team that started out 1-3 and looked to be heading toward a miserable season, every game (regardless of the opponent) is a must-win.  You cannot be looking past anybody.  Every home game needs to be a W (except for maybe Notre Dame) if the 2019 Cardinal want to make a bowl game.  Going 4-2 down the stretch is still feasible; but every game needs to have a circle around it.

[Austroturf]

I'm impressed by everyone's optimism here.  We beat UW and all of a sudden people are predicting a two touchdown win...

FWIW, the line is Stanford -7, which strikes me as about right.  I'd probably go 28-21 or 28-24.

BC

If I am optimistic (two TD victory), it is because the Cardinal defense showed up against the Huskies and is not suffering any major injuries.  Scarlett was also able to run against a Husky defense that is supposed to be stout, quite unlike UCLA's defense.  Hence, I expect Scarlett to have another career day if the O-line does its job.  We beat UW by 10 at home.  A two TD margin against UCLA should be possible.  Of course, there is the QB question looming.  If West is under center the entire game, that could very well limit our offensive production.    

I am not worried about this being a trap game.  For a team that started out 1-3 and looked to be heading toward a miserable season, every game (regardless of the opponent) is a must-win.  You cannot be looking past anybody.  Every home game needs to be a W (except for maybe Notre Dame) if the 2019 Cardinal want to make a bowl game.  Going 4-2 down the stretch is still feasible; but every game needs to have a circle around it.