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Pac-12: Oregon moves to AP No. 1

This weekend’s most significant development in Pac-12 football occurred far from the conference’s footprint.

Alabama’s loss to Texas A&M pushed Oregon to No. 1 in the AP Top 25 and, more important, positioned the Ducks for a national championship opportunity.

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That development sets up an interesting three-week stretch for Oregon in the Pac-12 North, beginning with Saturday’s home game vs. Stanford (6 p.m. MST, ABC). The Ducks then will visit Oregon State and, presumably, host the Pac-12 title game.

In the Pac-12 South, UCLA hosts USC on Saturday (1 p.m. MST, Fox) with the winner claiming the division championship.

The Pac-12’s ranked teams: Oregon (No. 1), Stanford (No. 14), Oregon State (No. 15), UCLA (No. 17) and USC (No. 21).

A review of the weekend’s results:

Arizona 56, Colorado 31

In the absence of quarterback Matt Scott (concussion), Ka’Deem Carey rushed for 366 yards and five touchdowns as the Wildcats became bowl-eligible. Arizona led only 21-17 late in the first half before seizing control. The starting quarterbacks, Arizona’s B.J. Denker and Colorado’s Nick Hirschman, combined to complete 24 of 27 passes for 259 yards.

Stanford 27, Oregon State 23

The big story here was Stanford redshirt freshman Kevin Hogan passing for 254 yards and three touchdowns in his first start as the Cardinal rallied from a 23-14 deficit late in the third quarter. Stanford’s defense held OSU to 312 total yards.

USC 38, Arizona State 17

This was another huge day for USC’s Marqise Lee, who registered 227 yards of receiving and rushing, but the key number was ASU’s 250 total yards against a Trojan defense that had been skewered by Arizona and USC.

Oregon 59, Cal 17

The Ducks started slowly, by their standards, but still delivered their usual production – or better, in the case of quarterback Marcus Mariota, who threw for 377 yards and six touchdowns.

Washington 34, Utah 15

This was a six-point game in the third quarter with Washington punting, but a fumble by Utah’s Charles Henderson enabled the Huskies to take command. Washington went on to dominate the statistics with 437 total yards to Utah’s 188.

UCLA 44, Washington State 36

The Bruins gained only 334 total yards to WSU’s 524, but their 44-14 lead in the third quarter was sufficient. UCLA rushed for only 73 yards, but scored via a blocked field goal return and a fumble return.

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Arizona (Tucson Citizen)
» Arizona Wildcats running back Daniel Jenkins: ‘It was like I never left'
» Harvey Mason's son will play basketball for the Arizona Wildcats
» The opponent's view: Loss costs ASU Territorial Cup Series title, hurts regional host hopes
» Arizona beats ASU in baseball to win the all-sport Territorial Cup Series

Arizona St. (Arizona Republic)
» Arizonans in NCAA Softball Tournament: 2013
» Loss costs ASU Territorial Cup Series title, hurts regional host hopes
» Dallas Escobedo dominant again as ASU softball advances
» Late rally lifts ASU baseball over Arizona in Tempe

California (East Bay Tribune)
» Wilner: Pac-12 setting up new bowl game partnerships
» Record-setting Cal men's golf team, Saint Mary's both advance to NCAA Championship
» Cal softball team blanked by Michigan in NCAA tournament
» Cal, Saint Mary's set school records in leading 1-2 at NCAA men's golf regional

Colorado (Denver Post)
» Jordan Gehrke signs with CU Buffs, adds drama to QB situation
» Valor Christian golfer Victoria Glenn commits to CU Buffs
» Colorado Coaches Caravan offers insights on Buffs football, basketball
» CU Buffs golfers in sixth place in NCAA central regional

Oregon (Eugene Register-Guard)
» Links: Award watch lists for Grasu and Ifo, projections for the 2014 bowl lineup
» Links: DAT returning to the track, updating that Chip Kelly law, and more draft buzz
» Links: All-conference projection, draft outlooks and a bowl matchup shakeup
» Links: Mathis, Kelley help UO to Pac-12 track and field title

Oregon State (Corvallis Gazette-Times)
» OSU finalizes Spring Showcase schedule
» OSU athletes to take part in talent show
» OSU racquetball: Program accomplishes historic feat with sweep of team titles
» OSU athletics: Rebranding doesn't stray too far from tradition

Stanford (San Jose Mercury-News)
» Wilner: Pac-12 setting up new bowl game partnerships
» Record-setting Cal men's golf team, Saint Mary's both advance to NCAA Championship
» Stanford softball team loses to Nebraska, faces elimination
» Cal, Saint Mary's set school records in leading 1-2 at NCAA men's golf regional

UCLA (Los Angeles Daily News)
» VIRGINIA 4, UCLA 3: Bruins men's tennis team falls in NCAA final
» UCLA men's tennis makes NCAA final; women's squad falls short
» PAC-12 TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS: Bryshon Nellum remains on a roll for USC
» Former Valencia High star Max Homa leads Cal to Pac-12 men's golf title

USC (Los Angeles Daily News)
» Former USC star Robert Woods signs with Buffalo Bills
» PAC-12 TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS: Bryshon Nellum remains on a roll for USC
» COLLEGES: USC wins NCAA women's water polo crown
» Judge approves former Trojans football player Armond Armstead's lawsuit against USC

Washington (Seattle Times)
» UW alumni games set for June 23
» Seattle still rates among best in GM Survey...for fan support and late-game strategy
» Austin Seferian-Jenkins' pretrial hearing postponed until July | Northwest roundup
» UW golf star Chris Williams wins top college award

Washington State (Spokane Spokesman-Review)
» Jake Rodgers leaves WSU
» Just catch the dang ball
» Police: Mayes traffic accident 'relatively minor'
» An unexpected day in Cleveland



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