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Ackerman: In the End, USC’s Playmakers Made Plays Again
> The Trojans’ talent bailed out questionable coaching decisions on Saturday

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USC football needed contributions from up and down the roster to turn a game seemingly destined for heartbreak into exhilaration.

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Mora: Why Utah Football is Running Back U
> The evidence: Devontae Booker, Joe Willams, and Zack Moss

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Since 2014, Utah football has produced several NFL-caliber running backs, some who are still in the league.

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Courtney: What Christian Burkhalter’s Flip to UCLA Means for Oregon
> The Ducks have had three recruits decommit in the last two weeks

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Oregon’s 2021 recruiting class has shrunk to 20 commits, though it still ranks fifth nationally per 247Sports’ Composite Team Rankings.

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Schoeler: Cougar Football Position Rankings
> Evaluating this team is tough because there have been so many ups and downs

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From the biggest strength to the glaring weakness, here are the position rankings for the 2020 Washington State football team.

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Vilardo: Week 6 Pac-12 Football Statistical Matchup Notes
> A look at this weekend's Conference matchups by the numbers

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etting points in the Red Zone or keeping opponents off the board in the Red Zone is critical to success.

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Root: WSU Freshman Hoops Grades after First Two Weeks
> Four of the six freshmen on WSU’s roster have made their official debuts this season

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There’s plenty of data to assess a report card for each of Washington State’s men’s basketball freshmen in the first two weeks of Pac-12 play.

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Doss: Ready or Not the 2020 Pac-12 Women’s Hoops Season is Off and Running
> Quarantines and scheduling are still major thorns in the sides of Pac-12 coaches

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It was a positive week for Pac-12 women’s basketball as every team except Washington State played at least one conference game.

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Miller: Week 6 Pac-12 Football Picks and Previews
> The Oregon-Washington game remains in jeopardy pending test results

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When news broke on Wednesday that Washington football players had tested positive for COVID-19, conspiracy theories abounded.

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Miller: Week 3 Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Previews
> With conference play already beginning, the window for error is quickly closing

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Continuing to hold strong in nonconference play will help the Pac-12 get up to six invitations to this year’s Big Dance, though that number could dwindle quickly with embarrassing losses.

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Ackerman: Fired-Up USC has ‘the Juice’
> The Trojans’ energy in Week 5 showed they want the smoke of whatever comes their way

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oming into USC’s Week 5’s matchup with Washington State—known universally as the only Sunday Night Football game that mattered this

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SportsPac12 Players of the Week (Week 5)
> The top offensive, defensive, and freshman players as chosen by our senior football writers

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SportsPac12 Players of the Week are voted on by our senior football writers based on nominations from student broadcasters at Dash Sports TV.

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Jack Follman’s Updated CFB Top 25 (Pac-12 Week 6)
> Only three Pac-12 teams remain in Follman's independent College Football rankings

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The USC Trojans have had their struggles, but their 16-point win at Utah looks like a nice Pac-12 football win right now.

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2020 Pac-12 Football Power Rankings: Week 6
> Our three senior Pac-12 football writers rank the teams based on recent performances

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While the Pac-12 North Division winner could potentially have two loses, the South may finish with two undefeated teams in Colorado and USC.

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Courtney: Postmortem Takeaways from Oregon’s Loss to Cal
> The Ducks have now lost back-to-back games for the first time since 2018

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Washington’s loss to Stanford, coupled with Oregon State’s loss at Utah, keeps the Ducks in the hunt and in control of their own destiny.

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Courtney: How does Jadarrius Perkins’ Decommitment Impact 2021 Duck Class?
> Many expected the 3-star JUCO prospect to push for immediate playing time

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Oregon football suffered its second decommitment from their 2021 recruiting class in six days in 3-star JUCO prospect Jadarrius Perkins.

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SportsPac12 Senior Football Writers Roundtable: Mid-Season Observations
> A candid discussion on the state of Pac-12 football with two weeks to go

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With remaining games against Stanford and Oregon, does Washington have the offensive firepower to win the Pac-12?

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Mora: 2020 Midseason Grades for Utah Football
> Special teams grade out well, but the defense needs work, and the offense is all but failing

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Utah football prides itself on having some of the best specialists in the nation, and this year isn’t an exception.

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Schoeler: Deon McIntosh Embodies the WSU ‘Next Man Up’ Mentality
> The redshirt senior has done a stellar job of replacing the injured Max Borghi at running back

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WSU fans were disappointed when Max Borghi was not able to play, but they’re all aboard the Deon McIntosh bandwagon now.

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Miller: 2020 Pac-12 Week 5 Football Picks and Previews
> After missing three straight games, Arizona State is finally set to host UCLA on Saturday

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With the Conference out of the CFP hunt, and the cancellation bowl games, many Pac-12 teams are now playing for pride and improvement.

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Vilardo: Week 5 Pac-12 Football Statistical Matchup Notes
> A look at this weekend's Conference matchups by the numbers

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The Pac-12 currently has six teams with a turnover margin of at least +1.0 per game, and four teams with more than one turnover per game.

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Courtney: Burning Week 5 Questions for Oregon at Cal
> It's gut-check time for Mario Cristobal's coaching staff and players

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The Oregon football team must dramatically improve in the areas of tackling and tighten up in coverage against Cal.

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Connon: Why Demetric Felton is a Candidate for Offensive Player of the Year
> His 809 all-purpose yards and five touchdowns stand out among others in the mix

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Demetric Felton has launched himself into the conversation for Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year, and should be among the favorites.

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Miller: Week 1 Pac-12 Men’s Basketball in Review
> The Conference went a collective 16-6, with some impressive wins and surprising loses

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Colorado put together two strong performances in Manhattan, Kansas, including a true road win over Kansas State.

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Ackerman: Midseason Awards for USC Football
> These players have stood out for the Trojans through three games

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Four weeks into the 2020 Pac-12 football schedule, and it feels like a good time to hand out some midseason awards.

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Miller: Week 2 Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Previews
> Conference play begins early this shortened season amidst more nonconference tilts

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The regular-season Pac-12 basketball champion is usually determined by just a few games, making these early season contests meaningful.

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Courtney: How Kyron Ware-Hudson’s Decommitment Impacts Oregon’s 2021 Class
> The Ducks still have three 4-star receivers in their 2021 recruiting class

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Though decommitments from long-standing prospects can be difficult to stomach, the sky in Eugene is by no means falling.

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SportsPac12 Players of the Week (Week 4)
> The top offensive, defensive, and freshman players as chosen by our senior football writers

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SportsPac12 Players of the Week are voted on by our senior football writers based on nominations from student broadcasters at Dash Sports TV.

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Jacks Follman’s Updated CFB Top 25 (Pac-12 Week 5)
> Four Pac-12 teams remain in Follman's independent College Football rankings

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The USC Trojans have had their struggles, but their 16-point win at Utah looks like a nice Pac-12 football win right now.

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2020 Pac-12 Football Power Rankings: Week 5
> Our three senior Pac-12 football writers rank the teams based on recent performances

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Pac-12 football Power Rankings have changed rapidly in this shortened season, and a win this week could dramatically alter things.

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Courtney: Postgame Takeaways from Oregon’s Loss to OSU
> Beavers, Jermar Jefferson make Ducks pay for inconsistent play and lapses in key situations

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Some serious chickens came home to roost for the 2020 Oregon Ducks on a foggy Black Friday night of Pac-12 football in Corvallis.

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Miller: Buffs Have Talent to Contend for Pac-12 Title, Make Tournament Run
> To take the next step, Colorado must win more Conference games on the road in 2020-21

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ac-12 men’s basketball is underway, and we continue previewing the 2020 season for all 12 teams with the Colorado Buffaloes.

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Miller: 2020-21 Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Outlook and Week 1 Previews
> Washington gets a big opportunity early with a recently added game with No. 2 Baylor

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It’s too early to predict how many teams the Pac-12 will send to the Big Dance, the picture will begin to take shape over the next six weeks.

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Miller: 2020 Pac-12 Week 4 Football Picks and Previews
> Utes vs. Huskies highlights the games this weekend, which now includes CU vs. SDSU

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There are still three regular season games remaining and the Pac-12 Championship to catapult UO into a New Year’s Six Bowl.

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Schoeler: Predicting the Rest of the Washington State Football Season
> Given the chance, the Cougars will turn some heads in what's left of their season

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ougar football has decided to take a break for two weeks and, frankly, it sucks. But I choose to be

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Vilardo: Week 4 Pac-12 Football Statistical Matchup Notes
> A look at this weekend's Conference matchups by the numbers

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he Pac-12 enters the fourth week of play with some uncertainty, both in the schedule and in the league’s ability

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Courtney: Burning questions for Oregon entering Week 4 at Oregon State
> All eyes will be on Oregon true freshman linebacker Noah Sewell Friday night in Corvallis

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Oregon football has dominated the series with Oregon State in recent years, winning 11 of the last 12 meetings since 2008.

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Root: Top Candidates to Replace CJ Elleby as WSU’s Leading Scorer in 2020-21
> The departure of the second-round NBA Draft pick left big shoes to fill on the Palouse

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As Kyle Smith continues to push his three main pillars of WSU basketball, it’s logical to ask who will fill CJ Elleby’s shoes.

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Courtney: Improvement for Ducks on Defense Hinges on Health of Noah Sewell
> His injury scare shows the razor-thin tight rope Oregon is walking on defense

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A stunning lack of penetration and pass rush from the front seven has come to define this Oregon defense through the first three games.

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SportsPac12 Players of the Week (Week 3)
> The top offensive, defensive, and freshman players as chosen by our senior football writers

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SportsPac12 Players of the Week are voted on by our senior football writers based on nominations from student broadcasters at Dash Sports TV.

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Jacks Follman’s Updated CFB Top 25 (Pac-12 Week 4)
> Five Pac-12 teams remain in Follman's independent College Football rankings

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Few teams in Pac-12 history have won the Conference with a new starter at QB, and the Trojan offense should be very good.

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2020 Pac-12 Football Power Rankings: Week 4
> Our three senior Pac-12 football writers rank the teams based on recent performances

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Yet another week opens with a cancellation, as the Pac-12 Conference announced that Washington State would be unable to play Washington.

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Ackerman: USC’s Performance against Utah was Promising Moving Forward
> The sky's the limit if the Trojans continue to play the way they did last week

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On Saturday, USC finally gave its fans what they’d been waiting for all season, and should’ve gotten earlier: a nice, comfortable win.

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Perez: Chip Kelly’s Bold and Risky Play-Calling Just What the Bruins Needed
> Better to be aggressive and make mistakes than to settle for the safety of what doesn't work

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UCLA coach Chip Kelly needs to trust his team to be more aggressive because it at least makes the Bruins competitive again.

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Courtney: Postgame Takeaways from Oregon’s Win over UCLA
> The Ducks got all they wanted from the Bruins on both sides of the ball on Saturday

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Some cracks were revealed in the dam relating to Oregon’s chances of crashing the College Football playoff.

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Miller: Stellar Recruiting Class Gives Stanford Hoops Pac-12 Title Hopes
> The key may be staying healthy and avoiding foul trouble to overcome a lack of depth

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With the nation’s 17th best recruiting class, the Cardinal appear set for their best season since 2007-08.

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Miller: Beavs Must Compensate for Loss of Tres Tinkle and Kylor Kelley
> With Ethan Thompson returning, OSU may still surprise some teams, if newcomers step up

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Beavers now Ethan Thompson’s team to lead, and his chemistry with the incoming JC transfers will be vital to OSU’s success.

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SportsPac12 Senior Football Writers Roundtable: Early-Season Observations
> A candid discussion about the Pac-12 CFP chances and the Conference race

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ith a third of this shortened 2020 Pac-12 football season complete, our senior football writers—Dane Miller, Jack Follman, and Nick

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Courtney: Burning Week 3 Questions for Oregon vs. UCLA
> The Ducks look to reverse their turnover trend and play better defense vs. the Bruins

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ith two weeks down and at least four more weeks to go (hopefully), the 11th-ranked Oregon Ducks return to Eugene