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Pac-12 football power rankings, Week 2: USC, Arizona shine in openers

By Dante Pryor

Dec 3, 2021; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Utah Utes players celebrate with the championship trophy after the 2021 Pac-12 Championship Game against the Utah Utes at Allegiant Stadium.Utah defeated Oregon 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2021; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Utah Utes players celebrate with the championship trophy after the 2021 Pac-12 Championship Game against the Utah Utes at Allegiant Stadium.Utah defeated Oregon 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 3, 2022; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Oregon State Beavers tight end Luke Musgrave (88) makes a catch in the end zone for a touchdown while being defended by Boise State Broncos cornerback Tyreque Jones (21) during the first half at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2022; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Oregon State Beavers tight end Luke Musgrave (88) makes a catch in the end zone for a touchdown while being defended by Boise State Broncos cornerback Tyreque Jones (21) during the first half at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Washington State Cougars (1-0)

The Washington State Cougars won a close game against the Idaho Vandals 24-17. The game did appear to be a “don’t put too much on tape” sort of game. The Cougars looked pretty good on the ground, with Nakia Watson running for over 100 yards. Transfer quarterback Cameron Ward was solid, throwing for 215 yards and three touchdowns.

The Cougars will learn how good they are next week when they travel to Camp Randall Stadium to play the Wisconsin Badgers.

4. UCLA Bruins (1-0)

The Bruins slept through the first quarter of their game against Bowling Green. The Bruins woke up in the second quarter and outscored the Falcons 38-7 the rest of the game. Veteran quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson looked outstanding, scoring four total touchdowns.

The Bruins host Alabama State and South Alabama before traveling to Boulder for their season opener against the Buffaloes.

3. Oregon State Beavers (1-0)

The season opener for the Oregon State Beavers could not have gone any better in their 34-17 win against Boise State. Quarterback Chance Nolan threw for 251 yards, and two touchdowns and the defense forced five turnovers in the win. Head coach Johnathan Smith wants to prove he can sustain success in Corvallis.

The Beavers could be undefeated going into Pac-12 play if they can get past Mountain West contender Fresno State next week.

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