PAC-12 Football Power Rankings – Week Ending 10/25
6. Oregon State Beavers (6-2, 3-2)
Last Game: OSU 42 â Colorado 9
Oregon State keeps winning without starting quarterback Chance Nolan. Last week the Beavers ran the ball down Colorado’s throat.
Running back Damien Martinez carried 22 times for 178 yards and three touchdowns. Meanwhile, OSU’s defense allowed only 1 touchdown, which came late in the third quarter when the Beavers were up by 32 points.
This Week: Bye
Oregon State kept themselves in the hunt for a ticket to the championship game. They have an extra week to prepare for Washington.
5. Washington Huskies (6-2, 3-2)
Last Game: Washington 28 â California 21
Cal’s defense made it their mission to take away the long ball. Even without going deep, the Washington Huskies and their dynamic quarterback Michael Penix effectively moved the ball.
Penix adapted, finding open receivers on short and middle-yardage routes. He finished 36-of-51 passing for 374 yards and 2 touchdowns.
When the Huskies needed their front six to step up, they responded. On Cal’s final two series, the pass rush put pressure on Jack Plummer, forcing bad throws. They punted once, then turned the ball over on downs.
Last Saturday was Washington’s first victory of 2022 away from home. With six wins, they are now bowl eligible.
This Week: Bye
Although the Huskies moved the ball well against California, they stalled out several times by settling for field goal attempts. That’s something they must work on during this bye week.
Another area of concern Washington needs to address is the secondary. Due to injuries, the Huskies have been forced to use several backups. Opposing offenses are taking advantage of their inexperience. An extra week might be the best medicine.