PAC-12 Power Rankings: Week 5

September 27, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Cody Kessler (6) avoids being brought down by Oregon State Beavers linebacker Jabral Johnson (44) during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

3. USC

After an embarrassing loss to Boston College, followed by a bye week, USC proved their abilities with a dominant win over Oregon State. In the win — which saw saftey Su’a Cravens elevate his game to a new level — the Trojans proved that their week three loss was simply an upset, and thus less worrisome than it may have originally indicated. Cody Kessler through a wonderful hail-mary touchdown on the last play of the second quarter, and USC seemingly vindicated their presence as a PAC-12 force.