Wisconsin at UCLA discussion

Very interested in this game and wanted to see if others had thoughts on it.

My initial lean is on Wisconsin as UCLA just came off of a huge upset of Oregon and I would expect there to be a bit of a letdown here. Meanwhile, Wisconsin is coming off of a bye week so they've had 2 weeks to prepare for UCLA.  Also, UCLA lost Nico Iamaleava and from what I've read it will be quite difficult to replace him as the coaching staff put a ton of responsibility on Nico in terms of making certain reads and such.

However, what gives me pause is UCLA will have the coaching edge here as Bob Chesney has looked to be right up there with folks like Curt Cignetti. You know his team will be ready. Wisconsin's coach Luke Fickell has been just ok. Also, Wisconsin's QB Colton Joseph can be a bit turnover prone at times.

From an X's and O's standpoint this game is strength on strength. UCLA has a fantastic run game and Wisconsin has a phenomenal run defense. Beyond that, there are a lot of unknowns for each team.

Any insiders and folks who follow each school closely have any thoughts?

I was going to be on UCLA until their news on qb. No play for me now. Just think there are to many what ifs now and there are better games to have a shot  at.  I thought the Bruins had a good shot at winning their next 4 ,but way to many questions now.  Good luck to whichever way you go,just a no play for me.  

whisky

What are your thoughts on Wake Forest vs Cal this weekend?

The line says it all. Non ranked team going west only 2 pt dog to the # 12 team undefeated! Yes I know the qb, but Wisconsin may make a huge run in the Big 10 this year as they have been injury riddled the last couple! And yes that defense is pretty good!

So we are going to put Wisconsin on some pedestal? No chance. They beat a terrible MSU team and were down 17-0 at Penn State before they just collapsed. Does anyone remember Notre Dame just boat racing them week 1. I am going to say that Wisconsin loses the next 3 games by wide margins. This game will be the closest of them. Low scoring 27-10 type game. USC will take care of them 35-13. Iowa 42-6, they absolutely have Fickell's number. I expect their QB to turn the ball over at least 6 times in the next 3 games.

@CalBear2009

 My thoughts are Wisc qb has 10 passing TD’s and 5 interceptions.UCLA has 10 interceptions.Finally it’s less than field goal and UCLA is back home in almost a month. I like to approach some games in college with that emotional angle also.

UCLA staying on the left coast and feeling good about winning, the sunshine and their own beds instead of travel, jetlage, etc....

Line is an over reaction because most teams backup can operate a pretty good offense if they have balanced play in the backfield and receiver position.

That said, Joseph is good....watch him play. Wisky's defense is good .... Oregon and Wisconsin are different styles of team so styles make the matchup and this line reflects that. 

Flip a coin, but I lean the better coach preparation and stability of home field in UCLA on a skinny line.

UCLA has a Championship Level Coach, something they have never had before, there's nothing for us to worry about. This is the most fun bet on the board

I stay away from games like this. New QB, no way I take a side 

OMG 

i Know QBs

UCLA's QB's are nice!