PAC-12 Football Power Rankings week ending 12/6
10. California Golden Bears (1-3)
Last game: Cal got their first win of the year. Better yet, it was an upset over 23rd ranked Oregon. A third quarter, 28-yard touchdown pass from Chase Garbers to Nikko Remigio was the only score in the second half. It gave the Golden Bears a lead they never lost.
This week: California travels to Pullman, Washington, to play the final game of the day. The teams have a combined record of 2-5. Someone takes a big step toward a bowl game.
9. Utah Utes (1-2)
Last game: Is scoring three field goals and a touchdown in the first half good? Not really. Utah could have put this game to bed early, but the Utes had two drives stall inside OSU’s 10-yard line, which resulted in field goals.
That was before the Britain Covey show got warmed up. Utah scored on their first possession of the second half on an eight-yard from Jake Bentley to Covey. The 5-8 junior from Provo, Utah, opened the fourth quarter with an electrifying 64-yard punt return for a touchdown to give the Utes a lead they never relinquished.
This week: It’s the early risers game this week for Utah. They visit undefeated Colorado for a 10:00 a.m. kickoff.