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Pac 12 Football: Week 2 Power Rankings

By Michael Valverde

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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Sep 5, 2015; Berkeley, CA, USA; California Golden Bears running back Tre Watson (5) carries the ball against the Grambling State Tigers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 5, 2015; Berkeley, CA, USA; California Golden Bears running back Tre Watson (5) carries the ball against the Grambling State Tigers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

The Cal Bears couldn’t stop the run with a fleet or armored trucks and America’s top snipers. They have given up 582 yards on the ground which is 124th in the nation in rushing yards allowed. On the other hand, Cal quarterback QB Davis Webb threw for 522 yards on 5 TDs on 72 attempts.

Webb isn’t as good as his predecessor (Jared Goff), but he has been a standout for the offense. He leads the Pac-12 in both yards (963) and touchdowns (nine) and has completed 63 percent of his passes. Webb is second in the nation in both yards and touchdowns also second in yards per game.

Bears offense looks just as good overall as well. In the first two games, they are averaging 481.5 yards and Cal has also averaged 617 total yards this season. The Cal Bears can turn their season around if they can learn how to keep running backs looking like Marshall Faulk and breaking his records.

Donell Pumphrey is a solid runner and even though he is a San Diego Aztec-like Faulk, it doesn’t mean he should be able to run for 281-yards and scored three touchdowns. Next up for the Golden Bears will be the Texas Longhorns. Texas is fourth in the Big 12 and 56th in the nation in rushing offense. Another long day at the office it seems for this Cal team.

Next: 9. Arizona

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