The regular season ended last Saturday and while a few unexpected things happened in the Conference of Champions, there was one thing everybody assumed would occur did occur.
As soon as Caleb Williams transferred to USC, it was assumed that he would be the No. 1 quarterback in the Pac-12 when all was said and done. Not only is he the top QB, but he may also win the Heisman.
He did have a few challengers, however.
Bo Nix had a great chance to upset Williams if he wasn’t injured. Washington’s Michael Penix, Jr. had a much better season than anyone expected in Seattle.
There were some disappointments. JT Shrout? Tanner McKee? DTR? In truth, other than the top three signal callers, it wasn’t a banner year for quarterbacks on the West Coast. Hopefully, 2023 will be better and there are bound to be a lot of new faces.
Here is the final edition of the quarterback ratings, according to PFF.com.
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JT Shrout – Colorado
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Pass: 48.9
Run: 41.0
Overall: 46.1
Last week: Shrout missed the Utah game due to injury.
What’s next? Thankfully, the off-season. Colorado finished 1-11 and is looking for a new coach.
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Ben Gulbranson – Oregon State
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Pass: 60.0
Run: 59.3
Overall: 61.2
Last week: Despite throwing for just 60 yards on 13 attempts and two interceptions, Gulbranson and the Beavers managed to upset the Ducks 38-34.
What’s next? OSU awaits to see what bowl game it will go to.
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Cameron Ward – Washington State
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Pass: 59.1
Run: 68.5
Overall: 62.0
Last week: In his first Apple Cup, Ward was 33-of-52 for 322 yards and two touchdowns, but he was sacked six times in the 51-33 loss to the Huskies.
What’s next? The Cougars finished 7-5 and will be in a bowl game to be determined.