It’s a slow week for Pacific-10 Conference games. Outside of the Oregon-Arizona State contest, only UCLA, Arizona, Stanford and USC play conference games.
Washington is in action against nonconference opponent Nevada. Currently, only Oregon State, Washington State and UCLA are undefeated in Pacific-10 Conference play.

UCLA (1-0 Pac-10, 3-2 )

at Arizona (0-2, 1-5)
Arizona looked like it might rebound from a tumultuous ride under the John Mackovic regime last Saturday against Washington State. Mackovic has been succeeded by former defensive coordinator Mike Hankwitz.
While it seemed like the Wildcats might break from tradition and make the game respectable, Arizona relapsed and lost control in the second half, losing to Washington State, 30-7. On the bright side, the Arizona offensive line shut down the Cougars’ 22-game streak of at least one quarterback sack.
Meanwhile, the Bruins made a statement against Washington last week. The Bruins came from behind to dominate the Huskies in every way. UCLA scored 24 points in the fourth quarter against Washington en route to the 46-16 win. It was the first time all year a team had scored against the Huskies in the final quarter.
“We feel that was a huge step for our team, and we want to make sure we can capitalize off of that leading to (Saturday),” UCLA head coach Karl Dorrell said. “We are finally getting the execution to along with all of those things that we’ve built.”
Last year, the Bruins shut down the Wildcats’ offense in a 37-7 route. Arizona had nine first downs and rushed for 12 yards. The Wildcats gave up six sacks in a late season meeting in Tucson.
“Our only concern is ourselves,” Dorrell said. “I think our foundation has been set for quite some time.”

Nevada (2-0, 3-2)

at Washington (1-1, 3-2)
The last time these two teams met, the Chicago Cubs’ streak of 95 years of playoff futility hadn’t begun. It was 109 years ago when Nevada and Washington last clashed, and quite a few things have changed.
Namely, offense.
Saturday’s matchup should be contrary to the team’s previous meeting.
Washington inched by Nevada in a 2-0 victory that featured no touchdowns.
Defense in the current matchup could be a concern.
“On defense I think they have great speed,” Washington head coach Keith Gilbertson said. “I spent time looking at their defense, and I’m impressed with their defensive speed.”
Washington wide receiver Reggie Williams ranks 10th all-time in Pac-10 receiving with 192 receptions. Williams has a catch in 30 consecutive games, spanning every game of his career with the Huskies.
“We can’t throw to (Williams) every time,” Gilbertson said. “Certainly Reggie is the lead dog, and we want to get him the ball.”
Washington is coming off a shocking 46-16 loss from last Saturday courtesy of UCLA.
“After last Saturday, we are not overlooking anybody,” Gilbertson said. “It’s good we have another game and have something to look forward to.”