Gameday in the Pac-12, but not for the Huskies

This is the first of two consecutive Saturdays without a Huskies football game. They have a bye today, then obviously play on Thursday at USC before returning to a normal schedule for their Oct. 17 home game against Oregon.

Nevertheless, we have some UW links and notes to pass along, as well as a roundup of today’s Pac-12 action.

--- Here’s a notebook from the Los Angeles Times with an item about the upcoming UW-Steve Sarkisian reunion.

--- In basketball news, I posted this interview yesterday with UW freshman Matisse Thybulle. Also had this story in Friday’s newspaper from UW basketball media day.

--- And if you missed it, my weekly Pac-12 picks.

--- Sounds like Chris Petersen and the UW coaching staff are doing some recruiting during the bye week.

There are four Pac-12 games today ...

Washington State at California, 1 p.m., Pac-12 Networks -- The Cougars seek a turning-point win. Cal braces itself for WSU’s pass offense, against which it did not fare well last season.

Arizona State at UCLA, 4:30 p.m., FOX -- This is a matchup of ground games and turnovers. Here’s a scouting report and prediction from Doug Haller.

Oregon at Colorado, 7 p.m., ESPN -- The Ducks are still seeking their first victory over a Power 5 team. Colorado should be better equipped this season to compete with Oregon.

Arizona at Stanford, 7:30 p.m., Pac-12 Networks -- Cardinal linebacker Blake Martinez is motivated to play well against his hometown school. Time is of the essence for the Wildcats.

This story was originally published October 2, 2015 at 11:41 PM with the headline "Gameday in the Pac-12, but not for the Huskies."