PAC-12 Football Power Rankings week ending 9/19
Chip Clark
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7. UCLA Bruins (3-0)
Last Game: UCLA closed out the early season cupcake schedule with a narrow 32-31 win over visiting South Alabama. As a matter of fact, USA held a 31-23 several minutes into the fourth quarter.
From there, Dorian Thompson-Robinson hit Logan Loya for an 8-yard score, DTR’s third touchdown pass of the day, pulling UCLA within two.
It still took a 24-yard field goal as time expired for the Bruins to seize victory. Consider this game a huge wake-up call.
This Week: The Bruins head east to take on winless Colorado at Folsom Field. It’s a soft opponent before the gauntlet UCLA has ahead of them.
In the following three weeks, UCLA plays against ranked teams Washington, Utah, and Oregon. That makes Colorado a huge trap game. Chip Kelly’s team can’t get caught looking ahead.
UCLA WINS ON A LAST SECOND FIELD GOAL!! South Alabama’s sickos fake field goal attempt backfires. pic.twitter.com/etrMNXfcTw
— Sickos Committee (@SickosCommittee) September 17, 2022
6. Oregon State Beavers (3–0)
Last Game: Montana State came to Corvallis and got stomped 68-28 for their troubles. Beavers quarterback Chance Nolan showed why he’s one of the better quarterbacks in the conference. The junior threw for 276 yards and 4 touchdowns in three quarters.
This Week: Oregon State is on a roll with three wins to open the 2022 season.
Can OSU handle the offensive explosion they are about to face? Using a common opponent, the Beavers narrowly beat Fresno State two weeks ago, while USC handled them rather easily last Saturday. It’s a good bet that the streak ends Saturday.
10 TDs by 8 players: Oregon State thumps Montana State https://t.co/xA8ENcss9H pic.twitter.com/uUMcCPDBdV
— KOIN News (@KOINNews) September 18, 2022
5. #13 Utah Utes (2-1)
Last Game: In Saturday’s late game, Utah made quick work of potential Pac-12 addition San Diego State. The Utes scored 35 unanswered points through three quarters en route to a 35-7 blowout.
This Week: Utah hits the road for a very winnable game in Tempe, Arizona. The Utes are a focused team under Kyle Wittingham. This should be Utah’s first step in defending their Pac-12 Championship.