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PAC-12 Football Power Rankings week of 11/14 – Emerald City Swagger

By Jordan Cordano

Max Borghi, Washington State Cougars, PAC-12. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Max Borghi, Washington State Cougars, PAC-12. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /
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Manny Wilkins, Arizona State Sun Devils. Wilton Speight, UCLA Bruins. PAC-12. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images) /

Every week for the remainder of the college football season, Emerald City Swagger Staff will put out our weekly PAC-12 power rankings.

Let’s take a look at our updated weekly PAC-12 rankings headed into the weekend. With only three teams in the conference ranked in the top-25, there are still some games left to determine  position for some important bowl games and also a potential playoff birth for WSU.

Pinch-hitting for Ed Stein while he is on the disabled list is Jordan Cordano.

12. Oregon State Beavers (2-8,1-6)

Last week: The Beavers ran into a mad Stanford team and were stomped into the ground down at the farm, losing 48-17. OSU never got things rolling and fell behind quickly.

This week: at #18 Washington.

Note: The Beavers face a tough road challenge in back to back weeks, this time having to travel to Seattle and face the #18 Washington Huskies. The Huskies have something to prove and all OSU has, is trying to save face.

11. UCLA Bruins (2-8 overall, 2-5 PAC-12)

Last week: UCLA is getting better week by week despite what their record indicates. That showed with a spirited, competitive game down in Tempe versus the ASU Sun Devils. Unfortunately, the Bruins ended up with another loss in a close one 31-28.

This week: vs. USC.

Note: The Bruins host USC in a game that could swing either way. The Trojans have not separated themselves at all this year in the PAC-12 south despite their highly recruited talent. Chip Kelly will look to lead his team to a win over their cross-town rivals.

10. Colorado Buffaloes (5-5, 2-5)

Last week: The Buffs looked to be a PAC-12 South champion contender, earlier in the season when they started 2-0 in league play. Those hopes have come crashing down after a fifth straight loss, this time to the roaring Cougars at home. The game wasn’t close as WSU won 31-7.

This week: vs #19 Utah

Note: Another tough home matchup featuring another ranked team coming to Boulder. The #19 Utah Utes are coming off a big win over Oregon despite losing both their starting QB and RB for the season. It will be another tough matchup that I don’t believe the Buffs can handle.

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