Things are starting to heat up as we are now into conference play. Here are my week five Pac-12 power rankings.

1. #13 Oregon (3–1)

The Ducks were idle.

Next Opponent: vs California

2. #15 Washington (4-1)

The Huskies defense shutdown USC’s air raid offense in a 28-14 win in Seattle. Washington seems to have caught their rhythm since the loss to California.

Next Opponent: at Stanford

3. #17 Utah (4-1)

The Utes were angry after their loss to USC and it showed last Saturday in their dominating 38-13 win over Washington State. Utah remains the favorite in the south division.

Next Opponent: Idle

4. #20 Arizona State (4-1)

The Sun Devils out-gained California by over 100 yards in their 24-17 upset won. California lost starting QB Chase Garbers in the first half. But still an impressive win for Herm Edwards and the Sun Devils.

Next Opponent: Idle

5. California (4-1)

The Golden Bears’ run of getting out-gained and winning came to an end against Arizona State. Not only did they lose the game but starting QB Chase Garbers could be out awhile with a shoulder injury.

Next Opponent: at Oregon

6. USC (3-2)

Matt Fink’s three Interceptions were too much to overcome in the Trojans’ 28-14 loss to Washington. Quarterback Kedon Slovis should be back after the bye.

Next Opponent: Bye

7. Colorado (3-1)

The Buffaloes were idle.

Next Opponent: vs Arizona

8. Washington State (3-2)

The Cougars’ 32-point meltdown against UCLA carried over to Salt Lake City in their 38-13 loss to Utah. Head coach Mike Leach called out his players for being “soft” among other things after the game.

Next Opponent: Idle

9.  Arizona (3-1)

The Wildcats were without starting QB Khalil Tate and RB J.J. Taylor but still managed a 20-17 win over UCLA.

Next Opponent: at Colorado

10. Stanford (2-3)

The Cardinal got a hard fought 31-28 win over Oregon State with backup QB Davis Mills. But there is still a lot of concern with this Cardinal team. Stanford was out-gained 501-353 yards by the Beavers.

Next Opponent: vs Washington

11. UCLA (1-4)

The Bruins couldn’t take advantage of a hurt wildcats team and lost 20-17 in Tucson. It was a major let down considering the adversity they overcame at Washington State the week before.

12. Oregon State (1-3)

The Beavers are getting better despite their close loss to Stanford. Two of their three losses have come by three points.

Next Opponent: at UCLA