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Pac-12 football rankings approach the big shakeup on November 19

Pac-12 football rankings approach the big shakeup on November 19

USC football is in a fascinating in-between position right now. What we mean by that is that the Trojans have not looked good at all on defense the past few weeks, but are obviously limited at linebacker, particularly given the absence of Eric Gentry from the lineup. If Gentry returns, this defense could be better, but it’s hard to say for sure, given the regression we have seen in the secondary.

At any rate, USC is about to play Colorado, the worst team in the Pac-12. It will be hard to take any big lessons from that game. We’re at a point where the next true revelatory moment for this team will be the UCLA game on Nov. 19.

With that in mind, let’s unveil the new Pac-12 football rankings after Week 10:

12

COLORADO

USC needs to blow out the Buffs to give Miller Moss some work and rest some starters in the fourth quarter.

11

CALIFORNIA

The Golden Bears gave USC a battle, but they still have to be ranked No. 11 because they lost to Colorado and don’t have good nonconference wins.

10

ARIZONA

Arizona would almost certainly beat Stanford if the two teams played, but remember: We rank teams based on their resumes and what they have actually accomplished.

Arizona’s only Pac-12 win is over Colorado. Stanford beat Arizona State.

Arizona has a solid win over San Diego State. Stanford won at Notre Dame.

Arizona lost to Cal. Stanford has not … at least not yet.

Stanford has the slightly better resume.

9

ARIZONA STATE

The Sun Devils’ win over Washington looks better and better. They have two Pac-12 wins. Stanford has only one.

However, Stanford won head-to-head and won at Notre Dame. Stanford has to be ranked ahead of Arizona State.

8

STANFORD

Stanford would likely get drilled by…

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