Things in the South are much clearer as USC has distinguished themselves as the top team after securing their spot in the conference title game. In the North, there is potential for a three way tie between the Washington schools and Stanford.
1. USC (#12 in AP Poll, 9-2 overall, 7-1 conference)
Last week: won at Colorado, 38-24
The Trojans clinched the Pac-12 South and will have the benefit of having a bye week before the Pac-12 title game. Their game against Colorado wasn’t as nearly as close as the final score may indicate as the Trojans had a 27 point lead until mid-way through the third quarter.