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Pac-12 football standings after Week 2

The second full week of college football has come to an end, and the Pac-12 Conference once again had a successful weekend. Unfortunately, the Pac-12 lost some games after going 13-0 in Week 1 and Week Zero, so it was only a matter of time before some programs got in the loss column.

Washington State winning at home against Luke Fickell and Wisconsin was somewhat surprising, and Arizona gave Mississippi State a run for its money on the road before losing in overtime.

The finale was USC’s crushing victory over Stanford, 56-10, in a game where Caleb Williams played only the first half.

Here are the updated Pac-12 football standings after two full weeks of action:

STANFORD CARDINAL (1-1, 0-1 PAC-12)

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Sep 9, 2023; Los Angeles, Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Stanford got blown out by the USC Trojans in Los Angeles. Next week is a game against Troy Taylor’s former employer, Sacramento State.

CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS (1-1)

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Nov 3, 2018; Pullman, Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

Cal lost at home to Auburn, 14-10. The Golden Bears missed three field goals and scored just 10 points after having the ball inside the Auburn 40-yard line seven times.

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ARIZONA WILDCATS (1-1)

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Sep 2, 2023; Tucson, Mandatory Credit: Zac BonDurant-USA TODAY Sports

Arizona took Mississippi State to overtime on the road but ultimately lost the game. The Wildcats almost overcame four early turnovers.

ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS (1-1)

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Arizona State couldn’t get past Oklahoma State in Week 2. The rebuilding year in Tempe continues.

WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS (2-0)

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Oct 17, 2015; Pullman, WA, Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

Washington State is off to a 2-0 start after beating Luke Fickell and Wisconsin.

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WASHINGTON HUSKIES (2-0)

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Washington had zero problems in Week 2 against Tulsa.

UTAH UTES (2-0)

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Sep 9, 2023; Waco. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports

Utah defeated Baylor and the Utes once again had two backup QBs in the game with Cam Rising still out due to injury.

UCLA BRUINS (2-0)

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Sep 2, 2023; Pasadena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

The Bruins made easy work of San Diego State in San Diego with a 35-10 victory.

OREGON STATE BEAVERS (2-0)

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Oct 17, 2015; Pullman. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

UC Davis was never going to give Oregon State a run for its money, and the 55-7 final score was expected.

OREGON DUCKS (2-0)

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Oregon didn’t score 81 this week, but the Ducks did beat Texas Tech, 38-30, in Lubbock.

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COLORADO BUFFALOES (2-0)

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Sep 2, 2023; Fort Worth Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

The Buffs and Deion Sanders are off to a 2-0 start. They defeated Matt Rhule and Nebraska.

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USC TROJANS (3-0, 1-0 PAC-12)

Sep 9, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans tight end Lake McRee (87) celebrates with Southern California Trojans wide receiver Dorian Singer (15) and wide receiver Tahj Washington (16) after scoring on a 1-yard touchdown reception against the Stanford Cardinal in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 9, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans tight end Lake McRee (87) celebrates with Southern California Trojans wide receiver Dorian Singer (15) and wide receiver Tahj Washington (16) after scoring on a 1-yard touchdown reception against the Stanford Cardinal in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The Trojans scored 49 points in the first half. Enough said.

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