McAfee Picks USC Over Washington, Sees Motivation From Oregon Fallout
Pat McAfee chose USC to beat Washington on ESPN College GameDay, pointing to the Trojans' reaction to the Oregon game as a possible motivator. Kirk Herbstreit picked Washington, citing concerns about USC's defense. The No. 18 Trojans host the Huskies in prime time after both teams lost in Week 4.
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