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Pac 12 Football: Preseason 2016 Conference Power Rankings

By Ryan Young

Dec 5, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) scores a 28 yard reception and touchdown against the Southern California Trojans in the fourth quarter of the Pac-12 Conference football championship game at Levi
Dec 5, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) scores a 28 yard reception and touchdown against the Southern California Trojans in the fourth quarter of the Pac-12 Conference football championship game at Levi /
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Nov 14, 2015; Tempe, AZ, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Devin Lucien (15) runs past Washington Huskies defensive back Kevin King (20) on a 32 yard touchdown during the second half at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2015; Tempe, AZ, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Devin Lucien (15) runs past Washington Huskies defensive back Kevin King (20) on a 32 yard touchdown during the second half at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /
  • Last Season Record: 6-7 Overall, 4-5 Pac-12
  • Season Opener: Northern Arizona | Sept. 3
  • Key Games: at Arizona, Cal, Utah, at Washington

The Sun Devils finished with a losing record last season, which brought a lot of disappointment to the program.

This season is critical if the Sun Devils want to stay in the top half of the conference — and they have potential to do it too.

The offense, though, has a lot of question marks. The Sun Devils are without a quarterback, bringing uncertainty to the entire offense. Plus, the top-two receivers and most of the offensive line from last season are gone.

The defense is slightly better. With a solid group returning on the defensive line and linebackers, the Sun Devils shouldn’t have a problem putting pressure on the ball. However, they’re young in the secondary, and that could kill them later on.

So while Arizona State has potential to contend in the Pac-12 South, it’ll take some convincing to sell me on them.

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