With just a day to go until the Sun Devils’ season opener, we offer our predictions for the season. Think you can do better? Commit your prognostications to paper in the comments.

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Pac-10 Standings

As tough as it is to admit, ASU’s schedule may be too much to overcome. If ASU can march into the Coliseum and upset USC then anything is possible. But the season will likely turn on whether the Devils can get by Oregon at home. We think they can.

As we grit our teeth in frustration, here we go with our predicted Pac-10 standings.

1. Southern Cal
2. Arizona State
3. Oregon
4. UCLA
5. Stanford
6. California
7. Oregon State
8. Washington
9. Arizona
10. Washington State

BCS Championship

Moving on to the national stage, it’s all about the Sooners. We like Oklahoma and USC in the BCS national championship game, but the Trojans won’t be able to get by Oklahoma for the title in Dolphins Stadium.

Heisman Trophy

Keeping with Oklahoma, Sam Bradford is our pick for the Heisman. He’ll be the quarterback on the only undefeated team in the nation, and he’ll likely improve on last year’s staggering numbers (3,121 yards, 36 touchdowns, 8 interceptions).

Now it’s your turn

Think you can do better? Predict the Pac-10 standings, BCS Championship matchup and Heisman Trophy winner in the comments below!

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