Pac-12 Power Rankings: USC loss clears stage for a new No. 1 team out west

USC’s loss to Utah sets up an epic battle between the Oregon Ducks and UCLA Bruins at Autzen Stadium on Saturday for Pac-12 top dog.

Here we go. USC’s loss to Utah — albeit in the final minute at a deliriously crazy Rice-Eccles Stadium — sets up a new top two in the Pac-12 power rankings.

And they’re squaring off at Autzen Stadium on Saturday.

The Oregon Ducks and UCLA Bruins are now the top two teams in our power rankings, even though both had a bye this past week. Game day, we have an idea.

Elsewhere around the conference, Stanford beat Notre Dame in a result that would have sounded a lot more impressive about a month ago.

Washington’s defense was horrific once again, but Michael Penix had a ridiculous game and led the Huskies to a win over Arizona.

And Colorado won! It was an ugly, ugly game that went into overtime against Cal, but at least the Buffs will not have a zero in the win column.

Here is our full look at the Pac-12 power rankings after Week 7.