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Auburndawg's Pre-Camp PAC-12 Power Rankings!
Yesterday at 9:26 AM
Welcome to another great year of college football!
These rankings are based on what we know today about each of these teams. Things can change dramatically based on developments, such as injuries, during training camp, and then again when we see all the new players, particularly all the new QBs around the league, actually play a game.
A definite talent gap has developed in recent years in the PAC-12. The LA schools, Stanford, Oregon, UW, and lately ASU. recruit at a consistently higher level than the other five teams.

1. USC. Yes, they have rookie a QB and have to replace about half the defense. But everyone other than the QB is back on offense. All that 5 star talent, and now they may finally have a competent coach.
2. Washington. Dawgs have fewer question marks than any of the other upper division programs. Virtually the entire defense is back, and the D will be dominant. The problem last year was too many rookies on offense. Time has solved that problem, as experienced players return at every position. And we get John Ross back. Jake Browning 2016 will be a major upgrade over Jake Browning 2015. And in year three this is 100% a Chris Petersen team, which is a very good thing.
3. UCLA. The Bruins return most of their defense, and their QB. But they lose most of their O-line and receivers. Based having a returning QB, and strong overall talent, I start them out just ahead of Oregon and Stanford.
4. Stanford. I understand the respect for Stanford's program, but they lose just about their entire offense, other than McCaffrey, and half their defense. With that number of question marks you have to assume they take at least one step back this year.
5. Oregon. The only thing that kept Oregon from being mediocre last year was Vernon Adams. He is gone, and so is their entire defensive front 7. Yes, there is a lot of talent in this program, but just like Stanford, you have to assume they fall back a bit.


6. WSU. Cougs lose a few key guys on defense, but other than that they have few question marks. They will be dangerous as long as Falk stays healthy. Will he make it to the Apple Cup this year?
7. Arizona. This team returns their QB and virtually everyone else, other than Scooby Wright.
8. ASU. New QB. New offensive line. New D coordinator. 6 new starters on defense. ASU takes a step back.
9. Utah. New QB. No Devontae Booker. Utes are well coached, but that only goes so far.
10. Cal. No Goff. All the WRs are gone.

11. Colorado
12. Oregon State.