It seems like a just a week ago, we were writing about a third Pac-12 North team atop our rankings. Oh, it was. Oregon had no staying power, though, so now a fourth North team ascends to the top whether it wants the target or not. North teams were 4-2 last week including cross-division wins by Stanford and Washington.
Jeff Metcalfe ranks all 12 teams in the conference after the eighth week of the season.
12. Oregon State (1-6, 0-4 Pac-12)
Yes, we were the ones suggesting the Beavers might have a chance to outscore California for their first Pac-12 win since 2016.