The Pac-12 Conference has released its latest power rankings, and the Washington Huskies remain at No. 5 while the Washington State Cougars have dropped to last place.
The Washington Huskies have had a strong season, with a record of 8-3 and a 5-3 conference record. They have been led by quarterback Jacob Eason, who has thrown for over 2,000 yards and 18 touchdowns this season. The Huskies have also been bolstered by a strong defense that ranks in the top 25 in the nation in total defense.
The Washington State Cougars, however, have had a much different season. They are currently 4-7 overall and 2-6 in conference play. Quarterback Anthony Gordon has thrown for over 4,000 yards and 37 touchdowns, but the Cougars have struggled to find consistency on defense. They rank near the bottom of the conference in total defense and have allowed over 30 points per game.
The Pac-12 Conference is one of the most competitive conferences in college football, and the Huskies and Cougars are both examples of teams that have had their ups and downs this season. The Huskies have been able to remain among the top teams in the conference, while the Cougars have struggled to find their footing.
It will be interesting to see how these two teams fare in the upcoming weeks as they look to finish out their seasons. The Huskies will look to continue their winning ways and solidify their spot in the top five of the conference, while the Cougars will look to turn things around and move up in the rankings.