Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey (5) leaps over the line of scrimmage trying to score near the end zone against Southern California during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Last week: Defeated USC 27-10

This week: at UCLA (Saturday, 5 p.m., ABC)

Comment: Stanford and Washington look like the class of the conference at this early juncture — and they play each other next week! First things first, though: The Cardinal have to get past the pesky Bruins, whom Zack and I believe are the next-best squad (Jon … not so much). If Stanford rushes for 302 yards again — as it did last week against USC — the Cardinal won’t lose. QB Ryan Burns attempted only 15 passes in that game.  


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