My simulations see the red-hot Cougars beating injury-depleted Oregon about 60 percent of the time Saturday night. Let's skip laying the points and play the meager money line.

Two seasons ago, Washington State made headlines with an overtime win as steep underdogs in Eugene. That performance was followed up by a 51-33 blowout over Oregon. After an upset over USC last week, this is a turning-point game for the Cougars to push themselves into the top 10. Instead, look for the seniors and coaching change to Willie Taggart to pay dividends for the home Ducks.