Pac-12 football picks and spreads for Week 7 of the 2015 college football season. A top 20 showdown between UCLA and Stanford will kick things off on Thursday night. The Bruins are trying to stay in the South Division race, while the Cardinal are hoping to extend their lead in the North Division. Scroll down for this week’s Pac-12 picks.

---

UCLA vs. Stanford

Date: Thursday, October 15

Kickoff: 10:30 p.m. ET

Venue: Stanford Stadium

Since the opening week loss to Northwestern, Stanford has been clicking on both sides of the ball. UCLA will be the best defense the Cardinal have faced so far this season, and the Bruins will count on RB Paul Perkins to keep the chains moving. Stanford’s physicality will wear down UCLA for the win.

Pick: Stanford

Spread: Stanford -6.5

For final score prediction, check out our UCLA vs. Stanford game preview.

Washington State vs. Oregon State

Date: Saturday, October 17

Kickoff: 4:00 p.m. ET

Venue: Martin Stadium

Cougars QB Luke Falk has been solid, throwing 15 TDs on the year and only two interceptions. The Oregon State defensive backfield has been steady and will put up a challenge. It won’t be enough,though, as the Beavers drop their third straight game, and fourth of the season.

Pick: Washington State

Spread: Washington State -8

For final score prediction, check out our Washington State vs. Oregon State game preview.

Notre Dame vs. USC

Date: Saturday, October 17

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET

Venue: Notre Dame Stadium

It has been a long week for USC, which fired Steve Sarkisian earlier in the week, and it could get a lot longer when the Trojans travel to take on a strong Notre Dame team. The Fighting Irish responded from their only loss of the season (Clemson) by beating Navy, 41-24, last week.

Pick: Notre Dame

Spread: Notre Dame -6.5

For final score prediction, check out our Notre Dame vs. USC game preview.

Arizona vs. Colorado

Date: Saturday, October 17

Kickoff: 9:00 p.m. ET

Venue: Folsom Field

QB Anu Solomon is back behind center for the Wildcats, making the offensive attack much more potent. The Colorado defense has given up at least 41 points in the last two games, and will come close to doing so again. Arizona wins on the road.

Pick: Arizona

Spread: Arizona -8

For final score prediction, check out our Arizona vs. Colorado game preview.

Utah vs. Arizona State

Date: Saturday, October 17

Kickoff: 10:00 p.m. ET

Venue: Rice-Eccles Stadium

Utah is arguably the hottest team in the nation right now. The Utes have started the season 5-0 and are now ranked No. 4 in the AP Top 25. After a slow start, Arizona State has been playing well behind QB Mike Bercovici, who has thrown for over 1,600 yards and 14 TDs. But the Sun Devils won’t play well enough this week to knock off the Utes.

Pick: Utah

Spread: Utah -7

For final score prediction, check out our Utah vs. Arizona State game preview.

Oregon vs. Washington

Date: Saturday, October 17

Kickoff: 10:30 p.m. ET

Venue: Husky Stadium

Is this the year that Washington finally knocks off Oregon? Yes. The Huskies defense will stifle the Ducks to win a close one at home.

Pick: Washington

Spread: Washington -1.5

For final score prediction, check out our Oregon vs. Washington game preview.