PAC-12 Football Power Rankings week ending 11/30
4 Oregon Ducks (3–1) – 21st AP poll, 20th Coaches poll, 23rd BCS poll
Last game: (11/27) Last week’s game had so many levels of disappointment for Oregon. They lost, which took them out of the national playoff picture. Worse, the Ducks to in-state rival Oregon State, that’s never acceptable. Finally, UO blew a 12-point fourth quarter lead as well as a four-point lead with under a minute left. I could go on, but that’s enough misery for now.
This week: Oregon has the perfect opponent to take out their frustrations on, winless Cal. The Ducks have something to prove after last week’s shocker. Expect UO to put up plenty of points against their division rivals. Cal QB Chase Garbers may want to take out a life insurance policy because the Ducks are coming after him on Saturday.
3. Colorado Buffaloes (3–0, 2-0 in Pac-12)
Last game: (11/28) Colorado took advantage of a rare non-conference opponent last week. The Buffaloes remained undefeated with a 20-10 home win over San Diego State. The Aztecs were a last-minute substitute for USC, who didn’t have enough scholarship players available to play.
This week: The Buffs are in a fight for first place in the South Division with Southern Cal. Playing the conference cellar-dwellers, Arizona helps their chances. A win at Arizona likely puts the Buffs into the polls. It also makes things very interesting. Due to last week’s schedule change, Colorado lost its opportunity to prove it on the field against USC.