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

By Dante Pryor

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)
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 17, 2022; Inglewood, CA, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback Cameron Ward (1) rolls out to throw a pass against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2022; Inglewood, CA, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback Cameron Ward (1) rolls out to throw a pass against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /

7. Washington State Cougars

Record: 7-6, 4-5

Team Leaders

Passing: Cameron Ward, 3232 YDs, 23 TDs

Rushing: Nakia Watson, 769 YDs, 9 TDs

Receiving: Robert Ferrel 56 Rec., De’Zaun Stribling, 602 YDs, 5 TDs

Tackles: Daiyn Henly, 104 Total Tackles6

Interceptions: Sam Lockett III, 3

Sacks: Brenan Jackson, 6

Key Wins: @ Wisconsin 17-14

Bad Losses: Oregon 44-41

Season Overview: Starting quarterback Cameron Ward took some time to adjust to Power Five football, but when he did, he was one of the better quarterbacks in the Pac-12. Head coach Jake Dickert got the Cougars to the postseason in his first entire season as head coach. The Cougars played Utah and Oregon within one score and upset Wisconsin, ranked #19 at the time. The biggest positive from the season was how well the defense played. They allowed 30 points just three times.

2023 Outlook: How different will the offense look under new offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle? Former offensive coordinator Eric Morris is the new head coach at North Texas, but he was also Ward’s head coach at Incarnate Word. The Cougar defense is experienced and should have success again this season. If Ward and the offense are more consistent, Wazzu should make some noise in the Pac-12.

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