PAC-12 Football Power Rankings – Week Ending 10/17
10. California Golden Bears (3–3, 1-2)
Last Game: Colorado 20 – California 13
It was snooze-fest throughout the first half as the teams went to the locker room 0-0. Cal kicked a field goal as time expired to tie the contest at 13-all. Unfortunately, they lost in overtime.
Midseason Leaders
- Passing: Jack Plummer – 137 of 224 for 1,509 yards with 9 touchdowns, 3 interceptions, and 18 sacks.
- Rushing: Jaydn Ott – 89 attempts, 580 yards, 5 touchdowns.
- Receiving: Jeremiah Hunter – 30 receptions, 448 yards, 2 touchdowns.
- Defense: Jackson Sirmon – 52 tackles, Xavier Carlton – 3 sacks.
This Week: vs. Washington, 7:30 PM – ESPN
On the bright side, Cal plays a team that struggles away from home. However, after USC’s loss, Washington still has a shot at the Pac-12 Championship Game and will go all out to take down the Bears.
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9. Arizona State Sun Devils (2-4, 1-2)
Last Week: Bye
Last Game: ASU 42 – Washington 32 (10/2)
The Sun Devils showed Washington and the rest of the Pac-12 that they might be down but are far from out. Starting quarterback Emory Jones went down early in the game, and Trenton Bourguet came off the bench to spark his team with 3 touchdown passes.
ASU scored more points in this game than they combined for in the two previous weeks (45-38).
Midseason Leaders
- Passing: Emory Jones – 96 of 151 for 1,120 yards with 4 touchdowns, 3 interceptions, and 14 sacks.
- Rushing: Xazavian Valladay – 96 attempts, 566 yards, 6 touchdowns.
- Receiving: Elijhah Badger – 31 receptions, 372 yards, 3 touchdowns.
- Defense: Kyle Soelle – 73 tackles.
This Week: at Stanford, 1:00 PM – Pac-12 Networks
ASU had an entire week to build off their win over Washington. Doubling up won’t be easy on the road at Stanford Stadium.