Nick Bartlett’s 2025 Week 4 SuperWest Fearless Predictions

No. 17 Texas Tech at No. 16 Utah

Saturday, September 20
9:00 am PT, FOX

We thought we knew one thing about Utah after their win towards UCLA. We all know nothing. Fox’s Massive Midday sport will likely be a possibility for everybody to search out out who the Utes actually are.

U of U has gotten off to a quick begin, however they haven’t performed anybody good but. This contest will likely be a possibility for Devon Dampier to showcase himself on the Nationwide Stage.

Dampier has been stable for Utah, throwing for 682 yards, seven touchdowns, and no interceptions. He’s additionally added 198 and one landing together with his toes.

The Utes have an excellent O-line, however they are going to be examined by Texas Tech’s defensive entrance, which is fueled by a bunch of low season transfers. Defensive finish David Bailey and Romello Peak are tied for the staff lead with 2.5 sacks.

The Utes may also must include Tech’s explosive offense, led by Behren Morton, who has thrown for 923 yards, 11 touchdowns, and one interception.

Morton is complemented by a mess of expertise on the talent positions, with Adam Hill and Coy Eakin because the main contributors.

U of U had a tough introduction to the Massive-12; it’s time for them to reintroduce themselves.

Raider Crimson will get swamped by the MUSS.

Utah 38, Texas Tech 28

UNLV at Miami (OH)

Saturday, September 20
9:00 AM PT, ESPNU

This is a lure sport for UNLV.

The Rebels have gotten off to a sizzling begin, however they haven’t performed a top quality opponent but. Miami (OH) is on the alternative ship, getting off to a gradual begin however going through stable competitors.

The RedHawks have had profitable campaigns their final two years, and that is their residence opener. UNLV can’t afford to sleep on them.

The important thing to this contest for the Rebels is scoring early. UNLV is averaging 35.3 factors per sport, however has regarded inconsistent at occasions.

It’s laborious to know what to make of Miami’s protection via two video games; they struggled towards Rutgers however performed effectively towards Wisconsin.

If Anthony Colandrea can restrict turnovers, the Rebels ought to be in a great spot. Jai’Den Thomas is UNLV’s greatest participant on offense, and he ought to have an enormous day because the Hawk protection ranks 103rd towards the run.

Jaden Bradley has additionally stepped up at wideout. Bradley has 13 catches for 262 yards and is averaging simply over 20 yards per reception. UNLV’s scoring protection is ranked 86th within the nation.

This sport ought to show difficult, however the Rebels like magic.

UNLV pulls a Houdini.

UNLV 28, Miami (OH) 24

Arizona State at Baylor

Saturday, September 20
4:30 pm PT, FOX

If Arizona State desires to make the Faculty Soccer Playoff, this looks like a must-win sport. The Solar Devils enter this contest as slight underdogs, however they is likely to be the higher staff.

This matchup presents a possibility to make amends for the Mississippi State loss, and extra importantly, the Bears are a convention foe.

Sam Leavitt might want to play higher in Waco than he did in Starkville, the place he threw for 82 yards, one landing, and two interceptions towards the Bulldogs.

ASU may also must hold its floor sport rolling. They obtained it going within the second half towards the Dawgs and saved it firing towards Texas State.

Raleek Brown continues to be dominant on the bottom. He ran for 144 yards and one landing towards the Bobcats. They need to be capable of exploit Baylor operating the ball. The Bears enter this contest ranked a hundred and fifteenth in rush protection.

BU’s offense averages 38.0 factors per sport and is led by Sawyer Robertson. Baylor additionally options talent place standouts in Bryson Washington, Ashtyn Hawkins, and Josh Cameron.

Arizona State will management the road of scrimmage and look good in Waco.

Sparky burns Bruiser.

Arizona State 35, Baylor 27

Oregon State at No. 6 Oregon

Saturday, September 20
12:30 PM PT, Massive Ten Community

Oregon State soccer is in a tough spot.  Whereas this season isn’t misplaced, it’s fairly near being gone.

The Beavs’ remaining schedule is not any cakewalk, with Oregon, Houston, Appalachian State, and Wake Forest looming of their subsequent 4 matchups. They most likely want two wins amongst them to go bowling.

Oregon State must discover a approach to acquire some momentum earlier than getting into the brand new Pac-12, and thankfully, the schedule will get a lot simpler down the stretch.

Maalik Murphy’s confidence is the important thing to salvaging what’s left of the season. He went 9-3 at Duke and didn’t come to Corvallis to lose.

If he can carry out effectively towards the Geese, it might inspire the remainder of the gamers to point out some struggle.

The Beavers might not be capable of flip their season round, however crazier issues have occurred. They gotta have coronary heart.

The Geese are within the reverse pond. UO has destroyed everybody on their schedule, and is the one program from the “OG” Pac-12 that’s represented effectively within the Massive Ten.

Dante Moore has carried out effectively up to now, throwing for 657 yards, seven touchdowns, and one interception. Oregon has mainly been good this yr,

On this yr’s version of the “unnamed rivalry,” the Geese fly away from the Beavs.

Oregon 49, Oregon State 14

BYU at East Carolina

Saturday, September 20
4:30 pm PT, ESPN2

This isn’t a rivalry matchup, however BYU owes East Carolina one. The Pirates have the Cougars’ quantity: ECU has overwhelmed the Cougs the final two occasions they’ve performed, together with a 2022 victory in LaVell Edwards Stadium.

East Carolina additionally knocked off BYU in Greenville in 2017, when a backup quarterback named Gardner Minshew got here in and took over the competition.

For this yr’s matchup, one of the best unit on the sphere ought to show to be the Cougar protection. They’re solely permitting 1.5 factors per sport, greatest within the nation. BYU’s victory over Stanford additionally seems to be extra respectable now.

It must also show fascinating to see how Bear Bachmeier performs on this contest. East Carolina’s protection is barely permitting 9.0 factors per sport. Bachmeier has performed effectively in a sport supervisor function, throwing for 272 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions.

LJ Martin has jumped out of the gate, dashing for 241 yards. ECU includes a pass-heavy offense led by Katin Houser, who has thrown for 973 yards, 5 touchdowns, and one interception.

Johnny Depp might by no means seize Utah.

The Cougars do their factor. 

BYU 31, East Carolina 17

Washington at Washington State

Saturday, September 20
4:30 PM PT, CBS

As a Washington State alum, I’m peeved by our fanbase proper now. It looks like plenty of the Cougars devoted are falling into the negativity lure. I imply, we’re 2-1.

As humbling because the loss to North Texas was, the Imply Inexperienced is just not an FCS staff. They’re additionally undefeated.

The Cougs haven’t any time to lick their paws, as they host Washington within the Apple Cup this week. WSU most likely gained’t win the competition, however they gotta try to compete.

If Washington State can hold its morale afloat, the Cougs might nonetheless make a bowl sport with winnable video games towards Colorado State, Louisiana Tech, and Oregon State, twice.

Initially of the season, many Coug followers would’ve been comfortable to be 2-1 three video games in. They should fill out Martin Stadium subsequent week and symbolize this system. Little doubt, Husky followers would fill theirs.

It’s simple to neglect that Mike Leach had three shedding seasons in Pullman earlier than swinging his sword. He additionally misplaced the 2015 opener to Portland State.

As ugly as final week was, Washington State might nonetheless be alright. Actual Cougs don’t stop.

The Huskies don’t care who performs signal-caller for the Cougs; they’re searching for revenge. The Dawgs misplaced a heartbreaker final yr within the Apple Cup, once they obtained stopped on a 4th and 1 on a speed-option name by Jedd Fisch.

Many Husky followers felt the decision value them the sport. Demond Williams Jr., Jonah Coleman, and Denzel Boston all keep in mind that loss in Seattle.

I might love to choose my Cougs, however the line feels correct for this matchup.

The Huskies take over Pullman.

Washington 42, WSU 21

Stanford at Virginia

Saturday, September 20
4:30 PM PT, ACC Community

The Cardinal obtained a vital win over Boston Faculty final week, and amazingly, as dangerous as their season began, they’re at present undefeated atop the ACC.

Stanford’s offense stepped up towards the Eagles, with Micah Ford main the best way on the bottom, dashing for 157 yards and a landing.

Cardinal quarterback Ben Gulbranson confirmed encouraging flashes from his Oregon State days, managing the sport whereas throwing for 186 yards and a landing, with no interceptions.

The Tree had two receivers end with a minimum of seventy receiving yards in Sam Roush and Bryce Farrell, every of whom hauled in a landing cross.

Stanford’s protection struggled within the first half, however rebounded sufficient to carry BC scoreless within the second.

If the Cardinal offense can proceed to carry out at this clip, they might pull an upset deeper of their convention schedule.

Stanford travels to Charlottesville subsequent in what ought to be one other winnable matchup. If Tree can get a win on the highway, it could create some buzz on the farm.

Virginia is 2-1 with a notable win towards Coastal Carolina, and a loss towards NC State. The Cavaliers are led by sign caller Chandler Morris, and halfback J’Mari Taylor on offense.

Harrison Waylee and Cam Ross add manufacturing on the talent positions. UV’s protection is permitting 19.3 factors per sport. That is most likely one of many few winnable matchups left on the Cardinal’s schedule, however Virginia’s an excessive amount of.

Cavman chops some wooden.

Virginia 35, Stanford 21

Michigan State at No. 25 USC

Saturday, September 20
8:00 PM PT, FOX

USC could possibly be again this yr, however a loss this Saturday ends that notion.

The Trojans enter this matchup with a 3-0 mark, together with a large highway victory towards Purdue. Michigan State additionally enters this contest undefeated, however they’ve lacked consistency.

The Spartans haven’t regarded nice in any outing, and barely squeaked by Boston Faculty at residence.

The important thing for SC is to attain early factors. After final season, they wish to get the Coliseum on their facet as quickly as potential. Jayden Maiava has gotten off to a sizzling begin, throwing for 989 yards, six touchdowns, and no interceptions.

He’s additionally added two touchdowns on the bottom. This sport might show robust for the Spartans as they’re affected by a number of accidents. Makhi Frazier, Nick Marsh, and a few linemen are all listed as questionable.

The important thing to USC’s protection is stopping Aidan Chiles. He has made a number of errors, however he can take over a sport; he mixed for 5 touchdowns towards Boston Faculty. Wideout Omari Kelly might must make a number of performs to complement the offense.

USC is second within the nation in each sacks and tackles for loss, and MSU’s offensive line lacks consistency.

Traveler runs wild. 

USC 42, Michigan State 27

Fresno State at Hawai’i

Saturday, September 20
9:00 pm PT, Spectrum

Fresno State is likely to be ignored proper now, after their opening loss to Kansas, they’ve bounced again with three straight victories, together with a win in Corvallis.

Because the season progresses, the Bulldogs would possibly show to be a shock staff within the Mountain West, nevertheless it all begins in Manoa.

Fresno is barely favored on this contest, however something can occur in a rivalry, notably contemplating that is the final time Hawaii will seemingly host this sport.

Bulldogs quarterback E.J. Warner is beginning to discover his rhythm after an abysmal begin to the season. Warner has thrown for 716 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions.

However the focus of Fresno State’s offense is their dual-headed dashing assault, Rayshon Luke and Bryson Donelson. The duo has mixed for 549 yards and 7 touchdowns on the bottom.

Micah Alejado ought to be again at quarterback for the Rainbow Warriors which provides intrigue to this matchup. Pofele Ashlock has been one of the best participant on offense for the Bows, with 26 receptions, 235 yards, and three touchdowns.

The Bulldogs fell off the grid when Jeff Tedford stepped apart, however Matt Entz is bringing them again.

The “Mai Tai” is native to California.

Fresno State 31, Hawai’i 24