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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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EL PASO, TEXAS – DECEMBER 30: Quarterback Dorian, Thompson-Robinson #1 of the UCLA Bruins, pitches the ball to running back Keegan Jones #22 during the second half of the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl game between the Pittsburgh Panthers and the Bruins at Sun Bowl Stadium on December 30, 2022, in El Paso, Texas. The Panthers defeated the Bruins 37-35. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)
EL PASO, TEXAS – DECEMBER 30: Quarterback Dorian, Thompson-Robinson #1 of the UCLA Bruins, pitches the ball to running back Keegan Jones #22 during the second half of the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl game between the Pittsburgh Panthers and the Bruins at Sun Bowl Stadium on December 30, 2022, in El Paso, Texas. The Panthers defeated the Bruins 37-35. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images) /

6. UCLA Bruins

Record: 9-4, 6-3

Team Leaders

Passing: Dorian Thompson-Robinson, 3169 YDs, 27 TDs

Rushing: Zach Charbonnet, 1359 YDs, 14 TDs

Receiving: Jake Bobo, 57 Rec, 817 YDs, 7 TDs

Tackles: Darius Muasau, 91 total tackles

Interceptions: Jaylin Davies, 3

Sacks: Laiatu Latu, 10.5

Key Wins: V. Utah 42-32, V. Washington 40-32

Bad Losses: V. Arizona 34-28, V. USC 48-45

Season Overview: The Bruins had their best season since 2014 under coach Chip Kelly. Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson proved he had another step in his development, posting career highs in completion percentage, passing yards, rushing yards, touchdown passes, and rushing touchdowns. Two close losses to Arizona and USC changed the season’s trajectory for UCLA.

2023 Outlook: The Bruins have loads of questions to answer in their final season in the Pac-12. Is Dante Moore the day-one starter, or will Collin Schlee be the bridge? How much does the staff believe in the running back room without Zach Charbonnet? UCLA does return a veteran defense that should be every bit as good as it was last season.

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