Pac 12 Football: Week 2 Power Rankings

Sep 3, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; UC Davis Aggies cornerback Isiah Olave (5) tackles Oregon Ducks running back Royce Freeman (21) in the first half at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; UC Davis Aggies cornerback Isiah Olave (5) tackles Oregon Ducks running back Royce Freeman (21) in the first half at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports /
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September 2, 2016; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal head coach David Shaw (right) instructs quarterback Ryan Burns (17) against the Kansas State Wildcats during the fourth quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
September 2, 2016; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal head coach David Shaw (right) instructs quarterback Ryan Burns (17) against the Kansas State Wildcats during the fourth quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

The Cardinals had a bye, but the schedule looks brutal in the next five weeks (vs. USC, at UCLA, at Washington, vs. Washington State and at Notre Dame). Stanford took USC out twice last season, let’s see if they can do it again.

If they can win out in this tough stretch of five games, then Stanford could very well be in the College Football Playoff conversation by the end of the season.