Washington vs. UCLA prediction: Expert college football picks Friday

Washington vs. UCLA prediction: Expert college football picks Friday
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The visiting Washington Huskies face off against the UCLA Bruins on Friday night at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Here’s Pigskin Profit’s prediction and pick for the college football matchup:

Michael Penix Jr.Michael Penix Jr. USA TODAY Sports
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Washington (-2.5) over UCLA

Chip Kelly could only artificially inflate his record (22-25 at UCLA) with a soft schedule for so long.

The Bruins — one of only three undefeated and unranked power conference teams — won’t be able to slow the Huskies’ Michael Penix Jr. (1,388 passing yards, 12 touchdowns, one interception).

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They also won’t get help from an apathetic fan base unwilling to drive to home games held at the sport’s grandest venue.