PAC-12 Football Power Rankings – Week Ending 10/10
7. Oregon State Beavers (4-2, 1-2)
Last Game: OSU 28 – Stanford 27
Oregon State went into this road game missing their starting quarterback, Chance Nolan. It took over half the game for the offense to really click with Ben Gulbranson under center.
Once OSU got it going, they dominated, ending with 442 yards, 192 of which came on the ground.
Tre’shaun Henderson’s 56-yard touchdown reception with 0:13 seconds left in the game finally put the Beavers ahead.
This Week vs. Washington State, 6 PM – Pac-12 Networks
This should be a really good game. These teams matchup well against each other.
OSU has one of the better rushing offenses in the conference. They’ll feed Wazzu a steady diet of Deshaun Fenwick and Jam Griffin.
The Beavers would probably feel better about their chances if Nolan plays this week.
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6. Washington Huskies (4-2, 1-2)
Last Game: ASU 42 – Washington 32
Going by the stat sheet alone, most people would think that Washington won this game handily.
They won total plays (87-62), time of possession (32-28), first downs (32-23), total yards (458-397), passing yards (324-241), and fewest penalties (4-10). Each team had one turnover.
In the end, ASU won the most important stat – final score.
Washington’s defense didn’t make stops when they needed them. The pass rush was almost non-existent, and ASU had too much time to find open receivers.
On the bright side, quarterback Michael Penix had his sixth straight 300-yard passing game. Receiver Rome Odunze had his third straight game with at least 8 receptions and over 100 yards (9 for 115). Additionally, Cam Davis ran 9 times for 77 yards (8.6 yards per carry) and 3 touchdowns
Sun Devil Stadium is the Washington Huskies Kryptonite. UW hasn’t won a game in Tempe since October 14, 2000.
This Week: vs. Arizona, 2:30 PM – Pac-12 Networks
The Huskies season that started so promising was derailed after their second straight loss. Both of those defeats came on the road. Put money on the fact that they will defend Husky Stadium with a vengeance.
While the cash is out, put some of it on Michael Penix. Washington’s signal caller didn’t have his best performance last week and still threw for over 300 yards.
Arizona gives up the second most points per game in the conference. Penix will attack the Wildcats’ defense with his cadre of talented receivers and tight ends.
Over the last two weeks, Washington’s pass rush disappeared. If for no other reason than pride, the front seven should be motivated to make some tackles for loss.
It’s gut-check time. Huskies fans will find out how big their player’s hearts are.
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