Pac-12 Football: Final Power Rankings of the 2022 Season

By Dante Pryor | Jan 24, 2023

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 02: Cameron Rising #7 of the Utah Utes smells a rose after the PAC-12 Championship football game against the USC Trojans at Allegiant Stadium on December 02, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Utah Utes won 47-24. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /

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Dec 29, 2022; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Washington Huskies players celebrate after the 2022 Alamo Bowl against the Texas Longhorns at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Washington Huskies

Record: 11-2, 7-2

Team Leaders

Passing: Michael Penix, Jr., 4641 YDs, 31 TDs

Rushing: Wayne Taulapapa, 887 YDs, 11 TDs

Receiving: Jalen McMillan 79 Rec, 9 TDs, Rome Odzune, 1145 YDs

Tackles: Alex Cook, 82 total tackles

Interceptions: Asa Turner, 2

Sacks: Bralen Trice, 9

Key Wins: V. Oregon 37-34, V Texas 27-20

Bad Losses: @ Arizona State 45-38

Season Overview: Kalen DeBoer injected life into what was a stagnant offense in 2022. The Huskies had their best season since they went to the Rose Bowl in 2018. DeBoer reconnected with quarterback Michael Penix, J . and he was dynamic in Seattle. Had they not gotten upset by Arizona State, Washington’s season might have been different.

2023 Outlook: Big Penix energy is back in 2023. Leading receivers Jaylin Polk and Rome Odunze return to an offense that averaged nearly 40 points per game. As good as the pass rush was, the secondary was mediocre which is ironic since the Huskies put so many defensive backs in the NFL.

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