Boise State, Oregon State emerge as Pac-12 title favorites

Week 6 rankings slot Beavers at 1a, Broncos at 1b

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Will any other Pac-12 team catch up to Boise State or Oregon State? Broncos and Beavers are clear conference title favor Via @usatodaysports on X

What happened: Oregon State and Boise State hold the top two spots in the Week 6 Pac-12 power rankings. Fresno State sits third, with Texas State, Colorado State and San Diego State bunched behind.

Why it matters: A two-team breakaway narrows the conference title path entering the second half. The top pair now holds tiebreak leverage over Fresno State and the rest of the chasing pack.

By the numbers: Week 6 Pac-12 power rankings: 1a. Oregon State, 1b. Boise State, 3. Fresno State, 4. Texas State, 5. Colorado State, 6. San Diego State.

What to watch: Watch whether Fresno State closes the gap in Week 7 and forces a three-team race.

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