5 Bold Predictions For Arizona State Football vs. Oregon State

5 Bold Predictions For Arizona State Football vs. Oregon State

By Mark Boone

5 Bold Predictions For Arizona State vs. Oregon State

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Arizona State is fresh off of an impressive win over Notre Dame last weekend, while Oregon State struggles to keep their head above water. Here are five bold predictions for the Pac 12 meeting this Saturday in Corvallis.

5. QB Taylor Kelly Will Set the Pace Early

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5. QB Taylor Kelly Will Set the Pace Early

Arizona State Taylor Kelly
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Arizona State QB Taylor Kelly will move the ball downfield early by repeatedly targeting his key receivers. He should find one of them in the end zone within the few five minutes of play.

4. ASU Will Lead By 21 Early

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4. ASU Will Lead By 21 Early

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ASU's explosive offense will lead Oregon State by at least three touchdowns by the end of the first half.

3. D.J. Foster Will Rush Over 200 Yards

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3. D.J. Foster Will Rush Over 200 Yards

ASU D.J. Foster
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D.J. Foster heads the Sun Devils' ground assault with 821 yards for the season. He rushed for over 200 yards earlier in the season against New Mexico. Expect to see another stellar running performance against Oregon State.

2. Demario Richard Continues To Improve

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2. Demario Richard Continues To Improve

ASU Demario Richard
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The freshman RB shows signs of improvement every week. He rushed for more than 100 yards two weeks ago against Utah, and Richard will have a similar game against Oregon.

1. Jaelen Strong Will Win Battles Downfield

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1. Jaelen Strong Will Win Battles Downfield

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Star WR Jaelen Strong has nine TDs and 62 receptions this season. The Beavers' pass defenders are going to lose a lot of battles against him.

Mark Boone is a NCAAF/Pac-12 writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @MarkBoone99, “Like” him on Facebook, or add him to your network on Google. 

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