I think Stanford wins the game, but I could really see UW giving them a run. I don't think Stanford has the running game that its had in previous years and UW has a real stout front seven. I think Stanford will be able to throw the ball down the field off play action. They finally have a deep threat this year. Stanford executes everything perfectly, one misstep, one poor gap fill, one slight moment of hesitation and they will burn you.
I don't think UW will have a great deal of success running the ball, their o line is still soft with their pad level and most of the yardage is scheme and Sankey being a beast. Stanford's front seven is amazing, they flow downhill, stay in their gaps and are smart and tough. Watching them against the WSU offensive line last week was a sobering experience(literally). If they are susceptible, its down the field. WSU stretched out their coverage downfield, hit a few passes and missed on some real opportunities, UW has better speed and better athletes at the WR position. They will have guys flashing open downfield, Price has to get the ball there.
The thing with Price has always been that he struggles against secondaries with great speed. Thats why Oregon always gives him trouble. He doesn't have the arm or the anticipation to squeeze the ball through tight windows. I think that will be an issue next week rather than this week. I think he will be ok tomorrow.
Hoping the Huskies win, but I think they will come up short, looking forward to a great game.