The Pac 12 missed the playoff for the second time. The conference looks top-heavy, so if one of the top teams runs the table or finishes with one loss, it should get back in. Washington, USC, and Stanford return healthy talent, as does Oregon. The rest of the conference should have decent parity.
North
| Team | Record (Conf) | Win-Shares (Conf) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Washington | 11-1 (9-0) | 8.55 (6.20) | 4.77 |
| 2. Stanford | 10-2 (8-1) | 8.32 (5.92) | 4.76 |
| 3. Oregon | 8-4 (5-4) | 8.09 (5.19) | 4.38 |
| 4. California | 7-5 (5-4) | 6.15 (4.05) | 4.13 |
| 5. Washington St | 6-6 (3-6) | 5.84 (3.54) | 3.90 |
| 6. Oregon St | 3-9 (1-8) | 4.5 (2.8) | 3.57 |
South
| Team | Record (Conf) | Win-Shares (Conf) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. USC | 9-3 (7-2) | 8.38 (6.27) | 4.63 |
| 2. Arizona | 6-6 (4-5) | 6.12 (4.07) | 3.90 |
| 3. Utah | 6-6 (3-6) | 5.50 (3.38) | 3.88 |
| 4. UCLA | 5-7 (3-6) | 6.58 (4.51) | 4.23 |
| 5. Colorado | 6-6 (3-6) | 6.15 (4.25) | 3.91 |
| 6. Arizona St | 4-8 (3-6) | 5.92 (3.82) | 4.00 |
Washington over USC in the championship and on to the playoff. USC and Stanford are top-10 teams, Oregon vies for a top-25 spot. 9 bowl teams.