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Pac-12 champions by year
Key takeaways
- 2 different programs have won the Pac-12 in the seasons on record (2011-2025).
- Oregon State leads current members with 1 title.
- The title is decided by the Pac-12 Championship Game between the top two teams in the standings.
1 Most titles Oregon State
2025 Reigning champion Washington State (7-6)
2 Different champions 2011-2025
Pac-12 titles by program
| Team | Titles | Years won |
|---|---|---|
 Oregon State Beavers | 1 | 2024 |
 Washington State Cougars | 1 | 2025 |
 Boise State Broncos | 0 | - |
 Colorado State Rams | 0 | - |
 Fresno State Bulldogs | 0 | - |
 San Diego State Aztecs | 0 | - |
 Texas State Bobcats | 0 | - |
 Utah State Aggies | 0 | - |
Every Pac-12 champion, year by year
| Season | Champion | Record | Next in standings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Washington State Cougars | 7-6 | Oregon State |
| 2024 | Oregon State Beavers | 5-7 | Washington State |
| 2023 |  Washington Huskies | 14-1 |  Oregon |
| 2022 |  Utah Utes | 10-4 |  USC |
| 2021 |  California Golden Bears | 5-7 | Utah |
| 2020 | USC Trojans | 5-1 | Washington |
| 2019 | Oregon Ducks | 12-2 | Utah |
| 2018 |  Stanford Cardinal | 9-4 | Washington |
| 2017 | USC Trojans | 11-3 | Stanford |
| 2016 | Washington Huskies | 12-2 |  Colorado |
| 2015 | Stanford Cardinal | 12-2 | Oregon |
| 2014 | Oregon Ducks | 13-2 |  Arizona |
| 2013 | Stanford Cardinal | 11-3 |  Arizona State |
| 2012 | Stanford Cardinal | 12-2 | Oregon |
| 2011 | Oregon Ducks | 12-2 | Stanford |
Source: CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub, retrieved 2026-10-09. The current season is tracked live on the standings.
How this year's race is shaping up
The two teams at the top of the final conference standings meet in the Pac-12 Championship Game, and the winner takes the title. See who leads now on the Pac-12 standings, model the finish with the title race calculator, or read how the conference's national championships are split.
Across the 15 Pac-12 seasons on record (2011-2025), Oregon State has won the conference most often among current members, with 1 title. Washington State has 1 title. The most recent champion is Washington State (2025).
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Frequently asked questions
Who has won the Pac-12 the most?
Among current members, Oregon State, with 1 Pac-12 title in the seasons on record (2011-2025).
Who won the most recent Pac-12 title?
Washington State won the Pac-12 in 2025 at 7-6.
How is the Pac-12 champion decided?
The top two teams in the final Pac-12 standings meet in the Pac-12 Championship Game, and the winner is the conference champion.