PAC-12 Football Power Rankings week ending 11/30
7. Washington State Cougars (1–1)
Last game: (11/14) – The Washington State Cougars have to be kicking themselves. They had Oregon on the ropes at home and let the game get away from them. Holding a 19–7 lead with 20 seconds left in the first half, UO receiver Jaylon Redd beat the secondary for a 59-yard completion to WSU’s three-yard line. One play later, the Ducks punched it into the endzone. That score provided the momentum Oregon needed to take control of the game.
This week: The Cougs have been licking their wounds for three weeks due to COVID-19. On the positive side, they play another team that’s been ravaged by the coronavirus. On the negative side, it’s an away game against 16th ranked USC in Los Angeles.
6. UCLA Bruins (2–2)
Last game: (11/28) After an early screw-up, UCLA dominated hapless Arizona. Trampled might be a better phrase. The Bruins ran for 281 yards, including 206 on 32 carries (6.4 yards-per-carry) by senior Demetric Felton. Defensively, UCLA limited Arizona to 143 yards and three points in the second half.
This week: A road trip to Tempe, Arizona, is scheduled. It’s been almost a month since Arizona State played their only game of 2020.
5. Oregon State Beavers (2–2)
Last game: (11/27) Wow, what a game for Oregon State. The Beavers upended in-state rival and, at the time, ninth-ranked Oregon 41-38. Running back, Jermar Jefferson once again put on a show with 226 yards and a touchdown on 29 carries.
This week: The Beavers will try to rise above the .500 mark in conference play for the first time since last November. They may have to do it without quarterback Tristan Gebbia who is doubtful for the game with a hamstring injury. No matter who the QB is, Utah will get a steady diet of the Pac-12’s leading rusher Jefferson.