It was nearly a disastrous week for the Pac-12 conference, but the top teams prevailed, keeping the chances for a College Football Playoff berth alive and well.
The marquee game of the weekend was between the No. 7 USC Trojans and the Oregon State Beavers. It certainly lived up to the billing. Lincoln Riley’s squad needed a late score to secure the 3-point win over a dangerous Beavers squad that will likely find a way into the top 25 this week. Will USC see its ranking fall after struggling to put away the Beavers?
Up north, the No. 18 Oregon Ducks avoided a major letdown against Washington State, scoring 21 points in the final 4 minutes of the game to seal the victory.
The Washington Huskies and Utah Utes took care of business, while California and Arizona got into a shootout in the desert.
After four weeks of action, we’ve had some movement in the Pac-12 power rankings, including a new team at the top this week. Let’s get into it: