No changes in the rankings this week. Just the way it goes sometimes, I guess.
So I tried spicing things up visually by going with helmets instead of logos…
NORTH DIVISION
1. #7 Stanford (4-0)
Last week: W 45-19 v. UCLA
Next up: v. Colorado
Prediction: The Cardinal continue their terrifying dominance over inferior foes.
2. #9 Oregon (3-1)
Last week: Bye Week
Next up: v. California
Prediction: The Ducks give Cal the ass-whoopin’ they deserve, and appropriately they do it in all new gear.
3. Washington (4-1)
Last week: W 31-14 @ Utah
Next up: Bye Week
4. California (3-1)
Last week: Bye Week
Next up: @ #9 Oregon
Prediction: The Bears get blasted to smithereens and then hit up the Duck Store to buy new shirts and hats.
5. Washington State (3-1)
Last week: W 31-27 @ Colorado
Next up: @ UCLA
Prediction: The Cougs find themselves one win closer to a bowl bid.
6. Oregon State (0-4)
Last week: L 20-35 @ #25 Arizona St
Next up: v. Arizona
Prediction: The Beavers fall victim to a good team that’s desperate for a win.
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SOUTH DIVISION
1. #22 Arizona State (4-1)
Last week: W 35-20 v. Oregon St
Next up: @ Utah
Prediction: ASU wins in Salt Lake City, and takes a firm grasp on the South Division race.
2. USC (4-1)
Last week: W 48-41 v. Arizona
Next up: Bye Week
3. Utah (2-2)
Last week: L 14-31 v. Washington
Next up: v. #22 Arizona St
Prediction: The Utes can’t get it done at home without their starting QB.
4. UCLA (2-3)
Last week: L 19-45 @ #6 Stanford
Next up: v. Washington St
Prediction: The Bruins’ D gets beat by another team with a superior offense
5. Arizona (1-4)
Last week: L 41-48 @ USC
Next up: @ Oregon St
Prediction: The Wildcats get their first win over an FBS foe in ten tries.
6. Colorado (1-4)
Last week: L 27-31 v. Washington St
Next up: @ #7 Stanford
Prediction: The Buffaloes are once again deprived of their first Pac-12 win.
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Last week’s picks: 4-1
Season record: 34-9
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