Each year the Columbian sports staff, and the newsroom’s resident Florida Gator fan, put our college football credibility on the line. Here’s our predictions for the Northwest teams, Pac-12 champ and national champ.
Lou Brancaccio, Editor
Washington 7-5
Washington State 4-8
Oregon 11-1
Oregon State 8-4
Pac-12 champ: USC
National champ: Florida
You’re either a Gator or you’re Gator bait. Florida goes 11-1 in regular season beats Alabama in the SEC championship game then crushes turncoat Meyer and Ohio State to win it all.
Micah Rice, Sports Editor
Washington 8-4
Washington State 3-9
Oregon 12-0
Oregon State 7-5
Pac-12 champ: Oregon
National champ: Ohio State
With a pathetic schedule, Ohio State coasts to the BCS title game, where they squeak by Oregon. SEC heads explode when their one-loss champ is left out. Finally, national unity in bidding the BCS good riddance.
Tim Martinez, Assistant Sports Editor
Washington 8-4
Washington State 5-7
Oregon 10-2
Oregon State 8-4
Pac-12 champ: Stanford
National champ: Texas A&M
The Aggies and Johnny Football prevail. Write it down. Sign it on the dotted line. It’s money in the bank.
