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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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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 17: Quarterback Ben Gulbranson #17 of the Oregon State Beavers displays his MVP championship trophy after the team defeated the Florida Gators 30-3 in the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium on December 17, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 17: Quarterback Ben Gulbranson #17 of the Oregon State Beavers displays his MVP championship trophy after the team defeated the Florida Gators 30-3 in the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium on December 17, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) /

5. Oregon State Beavers

Record: 10-3, 6-3

Team Leaders

Passing: Ben Gulbranson, 1455 YDs, 9 TDs

Rushing: Damien Martinez, 982 YDs, 7 TDs

Receiving: Tre’Shaun Harrison, 604 YDs, 4 TDs

Tackles: Omar Speights, 83 Total Tackles

Interceptions: Jaydon Grant, Ryan Cooper, Jr., 3

Sacks: Riley Sharp, 3

Key Wins: V. Oregon 38-34

Bad Losses: USC 17-14, Washington 27-24

Season Overview: Beavers head coach Johnathan Smith wanted to prove that 2021 was not a fluke. Not only did Oregon State prove that true, but they also won 10 games and their bowl. The Beavers did all of this with mediocre — and bad at times — quarterback play. That USC game might have played out differently if they had a quarterback who could take care of the football.

2023 Outlook: Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei returns to the west coast with the Beavers. Smith and Oregon State produce a ton and have a quarterback seeking a renaissance in his career. Uiagalelei could be the piece that elevates the Beavers to the top of the conference.

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