Week No. 11 is upon us in college football. Here are my Pac-12 power rankings after 10 weeks of play.
1. #8 Utah (8-1)
The Utah Utes came roaring back after trailing Washington 14-3 early to defeat the Huskies, 33-28, in Seattle. The win broke a 4-game losing streak to Washington. Utah is back on top of the South Division with their playoff hopes still alive.
Next Opponent: Idle
2. #7 Oregon (8-1)
The Ducks played their best game of the year, crushing USC, 56-24. After two close wins against the Washington schools, some (including myself) questioned how much they had left in the tank traveling to USC. Question answered.
Next Opponent: Idle
3. Washington (5-4)
The Huskies blew a 14-3 lead to the Utes and lost their second consecutive game. Washington can’t seem to finish games and their record shows that. But despite being 5-4 they still might be the third best team in the conference.
Next Opponent: at Oregon State
4. Arizona State (5-3)
After two consecutive losses, Arizona State must regroup after their bye week.
Next Opponent: vs USC
5. USC (5-4)
The Trojans were embarrassed by the Ducks Saturday night. USC’s four turnovers resulted in a 56-24 loss that not many saw coming. It’s only a matter of time for Clay Helton right?
Next Opponent: at Arizona State
6. UCLA (4-5)
The Bruins handled Colorado, 31-14, at home last Saturday. UCLA has won three in-a-row and a bowl game is not out of the question. And did you know that UCLA controls their own destiny in the South Division?
Next Opponent: Idle
7. Washington State (4-4)
The Cougars were idle last week.
Next Opponent: at California
8. Stanford (4-4)
The Cardinal were idle last week.
Next Opponent: at Colorado
9. Oregon State (4-4)
A lot of credit goes to Head Coach Jonathan Smith as he has the Beavers two wins away from an unexpected bowl birth. Oregon State hammered Arizona, 56-38, in Tucson. Corvallis should be rocking this Friday night.
Next Opponent: vs Washington.
10. California (4-4)
The Golden Bears were on bye last week.
Next Opponent: vs Washington State
11. Arizona (4-5)
The Wildcats have lost four games in-a-row after their 56-38 defeat to Oregon State. All four losses have come by double-digits.
Next Opponent: Idle
12. Colorado (3-6)
The Buffaloes have lost five in-a-row and for the most part haven’t been competitive. Colorado’s latest loss, a 31-14 defeat to UCLA. Is this the week the streak ends?
Next Opponent: vs Stanford
