By Nick Bartlett, SuperWest Sports activities
Wise is the fan who consults Nick’s No-Nonsense predictions earlier than watching this weekend’s video games.
All through the 2025 faculty soccer season, I provide you with my just-for-fun picks for contests involving one of the best groups within the West throughout 5 conferences.
These groups embrace Arizona, ASU, BYU, Colorado, and Utah within the Huge 12; Oregon, UCLA, USC, and Washington within the Huge Ten; Cal and Stanford within the ACC; Oregon State and WSU within the Pac-12; and all the Mountain West.
I went 6-4 within the 10 video games I previewed for Week 10. That brings my general document to 70-33 on the season, good for 68%.
This week, I make picks for the next 10 video games:
- Northwestern at USC
- BYU at Texas Tech
- Oregon at Iowa
- Kansas at Arizona
- Washington at Wisconsin
- Stanford at North Carolina
- California at Louisville
- Nebraska at UCLA
- UNLV at Colorado State
- San Diego State at Hawai’i
Additionally, you will need to learn my previews of ACC and Pac-12 video games, Stephen Vilardo’s preview of the Mountain West and Huge Ten matchups, and Dane Miller’s previews of the Huge 12 contests.
As all the time, my alternatives include my greatest game-score guesses and simply sufficient commentary to maintain me from consuming an excessive amount of espresso right here within the South Shore District of Seattle.
I’m already on my second cup, so let’s get on with the picks!
Northwestern at No. 19 USC 
Friday, November 7
6:00 PM PT, FOX
Oh, that’s a giant sport, I mumble to myself after seeing Northwestern’s document. The Wildcats enter this contest with a 2-3 mark within the Huge Ten, barely shedding to Nebraska final week.
USC enters having knocked off Nebraska final Saturday. They’ve performed three out of their final 4 on the street.
The important thing to this matchup must be whether or not NU can tally sufficient factors to maintain tempo with SC. Northwestern is 0-3 when giving up greater than 23 factors, and it feels probably that the Trojans will eclipse this quantity.
The Wildcats should convert on third downs and restrict turnovers to assist their protection. NU has eight turnovers in its three losses. The one downside with this technique is that USC is healthier than Northwestern on the bottom.
SC ranks twentieth in dashing yards per sport, whereas NU is twenty ninth. The Trojans have two halfbacks who’ve rushed for over 500 yards this season. Waymond Jordan leads the group with 576 dashing yards and 5 dashing touchdowns. King Miller’s additionally a risk.
Makai Lemon is USC’s greatest participant on offense. Lemon ranks sixth nationally in receiving yards. Halfback Caleb Komolafe is the Wildcats’ greatest participant on offense.
Northwestern is healthier than I assumed, however that doesn’t change something.
Traveler bucks Willie.
USC 38, Northwestern 27
No. 7 BYU at No. 8 Texas Tech
Saturday, November 8
9:00 AM PT, ABC
The most costly ticket in faculty soccer this week may be present in Lubbock, Texas. Mike Leach is smiling someplace with a pirate sword and power concoction by his facet.
BYU enters this matchup undefeated. Texas Tech’s solely loss got here at Arizona State however they had been with out their beginning quarterback Behren Morton.
The important thing for the Cougars on this contest is defending the ball. Texas Tech has the second-best protection based on FEI, they usually rank third within the nation in turnovers compelled.
The Cougs will even want a plan to decelerate David Bailey, who has been a terror at defensive finish. Bailey leads the nation in sacks with 11.5 and has a sack in each sport this yr.
Bear Bachmeier should additionally create chunk performs along with his arm. Bachmeier’s regular dashing model probably received’t show efficient in opposition to Tech, which is first in dashing yards allowed nationally.
That signifies that Chase Roberts and Parker Kingston might want to make a few contested grabs. The duo has mixed for 1,107 receiving yards and eight touchdowns.
Texas Tech ranks thirty seventh in move yards allowed per sport, whereas BYU is nineteenth nationally in factors scored per contest.
The Huge 12 could implement a high quality, however Cosmo will get worn out by a tortilla.
Texas Tech 35, BYU 17
No. 9 Oregon at No. 20 Iowa 
Saturday, November 8
12:30 PM PT, CBS
If this contest had been final month, Oregon in all probability can be favored by much more. The Geese regarded beatable within the month of October, with a loss to Indiana and an unsightly win in opposition to Wisconsin.
Iowa began 3-2 this season, however they’ve received their final three contests to push their document to 6-2. The Hawkeyes trounced Minnesota by 38 final week.
The important thing to this matchup ought to come right down to UO’s dashing assault. Oregon has a number of halfbacks who can influence the sport. Noah Whittington, Dierre Hill Jr., and Jordon Davison every have over 350 yards dashing this season.
The Geese rank ninth in dashing yards per sport nationally. It must be attention-grabbing to see who controls the road of scrimmage as a result of Iowa ranks tenth defensively in the identical statistic.
Flipping the sector, the Hawkeyes might want to discover a technique to get manufacturing from their passing assault.
UI will probably be capable to transfer the ball on the bottom with the mix of Kamari Moulton and Mark Gronowski, however to maintain tempo with Oregon, they’ll want to attach on some passes.
Iowa’s a stout group, however they lack productiveness at wideout. UO permits the fewest passing yards per sport nationally.
“Quack Diddle O so, quack quack quack,” geese eat corn.
Oregon 28, Iowa 24
Kansas at Arizona
Saturday, November 8
12:30 PM PT, ESPN2
This sport isn’t the largest matchup within the Huge 12 this week, however it’s nonetheless significant. Each of those groups are combating for his or her bowl eligibility. Each of those squads received final week, however misplaced their two earlier contests.
Arizona obliterated Colorado, and Kansas cruised over Oklahoma State. The important thing to this contest must be whether or not the Jayhawks can cease the Wildcats’ passing assault.
KU’s secondary ranks 76th in passing yards allowed per sport, they usually’ll should be able to cease Noah Fifita. Fifita’s a veteran quarterback who will get a number of receivers concerned.
Javin Whatley and Kris Hutson lead the group; they’ve mixed for 759 receiving yards and 7 receiving touchdowns. Fifita’s thrown for over 2,000 yards and 21 touchdowns this yr.
One other factor to observe on this contest is that if Kansas can get their floor sport going. The Jayhawks rank seventy fifth nationally in dashing yards per sport, however it feels very important they get transferring in opposition to a harmful Arizona secondary.
It’ll probably additionally assist Jalon Daniels get again into rhythm. He’s solely thrown for 229 yards in his final two outings.
Daniels has had yr, although; he’s thrown for 1,991 yards, 20 touchdowns, and three interceptions. He’s additionally added 271 yards and two touchdowns on the bottom.
In a traditional basketball matchup, Huge Jay will get denied by Wilma.
Wilbur retains his woman.
Arizona 42, Kansas 24
No. 23 Washington at Wisconsin 
Saturday, November 8
1:30 PM PT, Huge Ten Community
Washington’s again within the High 25, and in the event that they’d like to remain there, they should beat Wisconsin this week.
Though the Badgers have misplaced six in a row, they might upset the Huskies. Wisconsin performed Oregon powerful in Eugene every week in the past. The Dawgs are coming off a bye after beating Illinois two weeks in the past.
The important thing to this matchup is whether or not Wisconsin can rating sufficient factors to maintain tempo with the Dawgs. In 5 convention video games, the Badgers have solely tallied 27 factors.
If house UW goes to tug off an upset, they’ll want whoever performs quarterback to have their greatest efficiency of the yr. Away UW ranks nineteenth in dashing yards allowed per sport, so if Wisconsin proves one-dimensional, they’ll be in hassle.
The Badgers’ greatest participant on offense might be Dilin Jones. Jones leads the group in dashing yards and touchdowns with 300 and two.
Residence UW ranks 127th in passing yards per sport. For away UW, the method stays the identical. They’ll depend on the mix of Demond Williams Jr., Jonah Coleman, and Denzel Boston. Dezmen Roebuck has been enhancing at wideout as effectively.
Wisconsin’s strong in opposition to the run, however ranks 76th in passing yards allowed per sport. The Huskies haven’t regarded good on the street, however the Badgers haven’t regarded good wherever.
Harry cuts the cheese.
Washington 35, Wisconsin 14
Stanford at North Carolina
Saturday, November eighth
1:30 PM PT, The CW
Even although Stanford misplaced to Pittsburgh, they’ve continued to enhance all through the season. Nobody anticipated the Cardinal to compete this yr, however they’ve been respectable, notching two ACC wins.
The important thing for this matchup, in addition to the reminder of the season, would be the improvement of Elijah Brown. Brown has began one contest throughout his collegiate profession, and he’s performed in 5 others.
If he can discover his rhythm from the soar, Stanford may win in Chapel Hill and take again “The Huge Recreation.”
The Tree ought to be capable to compete in opposition to North Carolina, which ranks 121st nationally in factors scored per contest. They’ve struggled each passing and dashing the ball, rating 114th and a hundred and tenth in yards per sport, respectively.
The Tar Heels’ most outstanding duo on offense is Gio Lopez and Jordan Shipp. Shipp leads all UNC receivers with 384 receiving yards and three touchdowns. North Carolina’s strong in opposition to the run, however ranks fifty fifth in passing yards allowed per sport.
It is a good feet-wetting matchup for Brown. The Tar Heels have the higher defensive unit, however each groups battle to attain, so it must be a good one. If Stanford continues to struggle, they might steal one down the stretch.
However not in Chapel Hill.
North Carolina 28, Stanford 20
California at No. 15 Louisville
Saturday, November 8
4:00 PM PT, ESPN2
The Golden Bears performed the Cavaliers powerful, however threw a pick-six on their closing drive.
California’s schedule will get difficult to shut the yr, which places this system in an attention-grabbing place.
Cal begins this stretch by touring to Louisville this week. The Cardinals have received their final three video games, together with a notable victory at Miami in mid-October.
UL encompasses a balanced offense that ought to be capable to exploit a Bears protection that allowed 73 factors in opposition to the 2 Virginia faculties. Louisville prefers to maneuver the ball by way of the air, rating forty fourth in passing yards per sport, however they’re respectable on the bottom.
The Cardinals are 68th nationally in dashing yards per contest. Isaac Brown’s an issue at halfback, having rushed for 782 yards and 5 touchdowns this yr. Brown’s averaging a scalding 8.6 yards per carry.
Louisville’s quarterback is Miller Moss, and the previous Trojan is having a formidable yr. Moss has thrown for 1,929 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. He’s additionally added six touchdowns on the bottom.
California hopes that its passing assault will be capable to transfer the ball in opposition to UL’s passing protection, which ranks sixteenth in yards allowed per sport. Cal’s been hoping for lots of issues, however it simply ain’t occurring.
Louie Louie the Cardinal.
Louisville 31, California 21
Nebraska Cornhuskers at UCLA Bruins
Saturday, November 8
6:00 PM PT, FOX
These packages are completely different from each other, and their respective seasons may finish on reverse ends of the spectrum.
The Bruins began their yr because the laughing inventory of school soccer, however received three straight after DeShaun Foster obtained fired. Indiana trounced them final week.
Nebraska has had a good begin to the yr at 6-3, however its beginning quarterback, Dylan Raiola, simply obtained injured for the season. We’re about to seek out out if they will stay aggressive.
TJ Lateef will likely be Raiola’s substitute. Lateef has by no means began a sport on the collegiate degree. The Cornhuskers ought to take into account giving just a few additional touches to Emmett Johnson. Johnson leads the group in dashing yards with 1,002 and 10 dashing touchdowns.
He’ll probably be capable to exploit a UCLA protection that ranks one hundred and twentieth in dashing yards allowed per sport, even when they’re stacking the field. The Bruins ought to comply with an identical sport plan as a result of the Huskers rank 96th in the identical statistic.
From a logical standpoint, whoever wins the run sport ought to win this matchup. LA’s three victories have all come after they have no less than 30 dashing makes an attempt. Merely put, Nico Iamaleava ought to be capable to deal with Lateef.
The Cornhuskers eat an excessive amount of at Roscoe’s.
UCLA 21, Nebraska 20
UNLV at Colorado State
Saturday, November 8
6:30 PM PT, FS1
This matchup is important to the rest of UNLV’s season. The Rebels have misplaced their final two contests after beginning 6-0. If LV desires to maintain themselves within the Mountain West race, they gotta win in opposition to Colorado State.
CSU has to seek out itself after the firing of Jay Norvell. The Rams misplaced their first outing beneath Tyson Summers, 28-0, in Laramie. CSU’s hurting proper now.
The important thing for UNLV is to benefit from the ache. LV’s protection has been subpar this yr; they permit 2.48 factors per drive. This usually can be an issue, however Colorado State probably received’t be capable to capitalize.
Within the final seven quarters, they’ve scored 12 factors. They rank 123rd nationally in factors scored per contest. This could take strain off of UNLV’s offense; it’s straightforward to play whenever you don’t have to attain lots.
Jai’Den Thomas ought to be capable to benefit from a Rams dashing protection that ranks 112th in yards per sport. Thomas has rushed for 649 yards and 7 touchdowns this yr.
The Rebels even have a strong passing assault led by Anthony Colandrea, they usually rank twenty seventh in passing yards per sport. Rounding out the trio is Jaden Bradley at receiver.
This sport made fearless predictions as a result of UNLV can nonetheless make noise within the Mountain West, they usually’ll accomplish that by quieting Fort Collins. The
Rebels seize CAM.
UNLV 42, Colorado State 14
San Diego State at Hawai’i 
Saturday, November 8
8:00 PM PT, Spectrum
If Hawaii had received final week, this sport would’ve confirmed monumental. However with Boise State’s surprising loss at house in opposition to Fresno State, San Diego State is in first place within the Mountain West.
The Aztecs are 6-1, and have reeled off six straight victories after shedding to Washington State, Jayden Denegal’s first begin.
The important thing to this contest must be whether or not Hawaii can transfer the ball by way of the air. SDSU ranks ninth within the nation in move yards allowed per sport. Gamers like Chris Johnson, Dalesean Staley, and Dwayne McDougle are all playmakers.
Bow’s quarterback Micah Alejado will should be cautious the place he throws the ball. San Diego State is tied 14th nationally with 10 interceptions. Alejado’s strong, however he’ll want his prime two receivers to make performs on this sport.
Pofele Ashlock and Jackson Harris are the Rainbow Warriors’ greatest two wideouts; the combo has mixed for 1,199 receiving yards and 13 landing receptions. UH ranks seventh nationally in passing yards per sport.
On offense, SDSU will look to take advantage of Hawaii’s secondary. The Aztecs battle to move the ball, however they’ve one harmful receiver in Jordan Napier. Napier has 45 receptions, 610 receiving yards and two landing receptions.
To select in opposition to San Diego State feels just a little Tlaxcalans.
The Aztecs blade by way of the rainbow.
San Diego State 28, Hawai’i 17
Writes about soccer and basketball as a Senior Author and hosts “The Nick Bartlett Present” for SuperWest Sports activities.
