Pac 12 Power Rankings Week 4: Three teams remain undefeated

The USC Trojans are falling down that slippery slope. They have lost to Alabama, Stanford and now Utah. Those aren’t bad teams to lose to, but when you consider they have been outscored 117-88 it takes on a new meaning. With teams not named Idaho State, the Trojans have been outscored 110-43. The Trojans, however, led the whole game and led 24-10 at one point in the third quarter. Unfortunately, a 14-3 fourth quarter led Utah to another win, with the Utes now 4-0 on the season.

Quarterback Sam Darnold played reasonably well. He did not throw for a touchdown but also didn’t give up an interception. Darnold finished with 18 for 26 passing and 253 yards. He also rushed for 41 yards and a score.

The running back position was supposed to be owned by Ronald Jones II. However, he was outplayed by Justin Davis. The senior had 126-yards and a touchdown against the Utes, while Jones finished with just 15-yards.

At the wide receiver spot, there should have been more promise there as well. JuJu Smith-Schuster is one of the top receivers in the Pac-12, but in his first three games, he just has not gotten it done. He had one of his better games against Utah as he finished with 98 yards on eight receptions. On the season, he has 19 receptions for 197 yards and two touchdowns. Both those scores came against Utah State.

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