PAC-12 Power Rankings: Week 5

Sep 20, 2014; Pullman, WA, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) is sacked by Washington State Cougars linebacker Darryl Monroe (13) during the first half at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

1. Oregon

The last time Oregon hit the gridiron, star quarterback Marcus Mariota was sacked seven times. That’s almost as many sacks as championships LeBron James promised Miami! That is also atrocious, and the Ducks are lucky they were playing WSU, because they may not have escaped with a win if that wasn’t the case. Nonetheless, a win is a win, and until October 11th, when Mariota and Co. Visit the Rose Bowl to take on the UCLA Bruins, Oregon is likely going to remain the PAC-12’s #1 team, not to mention the conference favorite.