Boise State, Oregon State lead early Pac-12 football power rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 8:31 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026

The Pac-12 conference commenced its football season with its initial games in Week 5. Boise State secured a victory over Utah State, 37-18, maintaining its position at the top of the rankings. Oregon State also performed strongly, defeating Colorado State, 56-26, showcasing a potent offense led by quarterback Braden Atkinson. Fresno State triumphed over Washington State, 26-6, bolstering its record to four wins in a row. San Diego State overcame Texas State with a late-game comeback, while Colorado State faced challenges with a third consecutive loss. Next matches include San Diego State at Oregon State and Utah State against Washington State on Friday.
- •Boise State beats Utah State, 37-18, to stay at No. 1.
- •Oregon State wins against Colorado State, 56-26.
- •Fresno State achieves four consecutive wins after defeating Washington State.
- •San Diego State snaps losing streak with a comeback win.
- •Colorado State suffers third straight loss, adjusting coaching strategies.
- 8:31 AMYahoo Sports — Pac-12 football power rankings: What we learned from first week of conference games
"Pac-12 conference play is underway, and there were some surprising performances along with the powers looking strong.
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