Stanford at USC

The Stanford Cardinal won just eight games last year, and finished without a 1,000 yard rusher for the first time since 2007. They are going to need a big year from QB Kevin Hogan who has been an up-and-down entity through his first two seasons. Stanford has a new kicker, punter, and a lot of question marks on defense, as well as defensive depth. USC has all the weapons offensively to really have an impact in this game. Cody Kessler is a big-time QB, and has one of the top offensive lines in the country, and the Trojans will be one of the top offensive units in the country. Stanford has struggled offensively in two games, but the defense has played well, but against a pair of bankrupt offensive teams. That all changes this week. The Trojans fit a 97-33 ATS situation, and have line value here as well. Steve Sarkisian is 10-1 ATS in his coaching career as a favorite in the 3.5 to 10 point range. Make the play on USC.