Pac-12 Power Rankings: Stanford on top, USC peaking at right time?
By Gabe Encinas
Nov 7, 2015; Corvallis, OR, USA; UCLA running back Sos Jamabo (1) celebrates with running backs Nate Starks (23) and Paul Perkins (24) after scoring a touchdown against the Oregon State Beavers during the third quarter at Reser Stadium. UCLA won 41-0. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
UCLA is also quietly 7-2, and they’re still in the hunt for the Pac-12 South. They’ll need a lot to happen from Utah, but it’s still possible. Josh Rosen and the defense keep this team inconsistent, but they did just shut out Oregon State on the road. Shutting out Oregon State is nothing to be extremely proud of, as they’ve been last in these power rankings for weeks now, but that’s still impressive on the road, for a defense as banged up as UCLA’s.
When Josh Rosen is on, this team can go head-to-head with anyone. It makes you wonder what this team could have been, with guys like Eddie Vanderdoes, Myles Jack, and Fabian Morneau. This team has all the tools, it just needs Josh Rosen to feel more comfortable, which has happened in every game it seems like
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