The first week of conference play in the Pac-12 lived up to the hype with big statements made by the league’s contenders.

Washington State takes all the momentum they possibly can into their bye with a 4-0 record and two Top 20 wins so far. They’re playing like a Pac-12 contender.

On today’s episode of Locked On Pac-12, Spencer McLaughlin looks at the full slate of games from a loaded Week 4—which lived up to the hype.

Utah’s dominant defense showed up again and reminded everyone why they too can win the Pac-12 if QB Cam Rising is able to return.

Oregon and Washington were utterly dominant and it’s time to start getting excited about their October 14th meeting in Seattle.

But not every Pac-12 fanbase feels as good as the Ducks and Huskies today.

Plus, a word on why ‘reverse realignment’ undoing all the moves is not something to think about in the context of the Pac’s uncertain future.

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—More from Spencer McLaughlin—

• McLaughlin: Schedule in Works, What’s Next for OSU, WSU?

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• McLaughlin: Oregon Season Disappointing but Successful

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• McLaughlin: What Should Trent Bray’s Priorities Be at OSU?

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• McLaughlin: Breaking Down Oregon State’s Trent Bray Hire

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• McLaughlin: Washington-Oregon Winner a Lock for Playoff?

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• McLaughlin: Beavers Must Move Quickly to Find New Coach

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• McLaughlin: Final Pac-12 Regular-Season Games Upon Us

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• McLaughlin: Smith and Fisch Targets for Coveted HC Jobs

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• McLaughlin: Ducks Appear Ready for Beavers and Beyond

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• McLaughlin: Huskies Show They’re Playoff-Worthy Yet Again

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• McLaughlin: Future of Pac-2 Appears Murky Once Again

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• McLaughlin: Do Beavers or Huskies Have More to Lose?

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• McLaughlin: Futures of Beavs and Cougs Hanging in Balance

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• McLaughlin: College GameDay Passing on OSU-UW Absurd

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• McLaughlin: ESPN College GameDay to Corvallis Next Week?

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