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Pac-12 2016 season
Final Pac-12 standings, 2016
| # | Team | CONF | W-L | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Washington Huskiesz | 8-1 | 12-2 | .857 | 585 | 248 |
| 2 |  Colorado Buffaloes | 8-1 | 10-4 | .714 | 435 | 304 |
| 3 |  USC Trojans | 7-2 | 10-3 | .769 | 447 | 315 |
| 4 |  Washington State Cougars | 7-2 | 8-5 | .615 | 496 | 343 |
| 5 |  Stanford Cardinal | 6-3 | 10-3 | .769 | 342 | 265 |
| 6 |  Utah Utes | 5-4 | 9-4 | .692 | 388 | 311 |
| 7 |  Oregon State Beavers | 3-6 | 4-8 | .333 | 314 | 366 |
| 8 |  California Golden Bears | 3-6 | 5-7 | .417 | 445 | 511 |
| 9 |  Oregon Ducks | 2-7 | 4-8 | .333 | 425 | 497 |
| 10 |  Arizona State Sun Devils | 2-7 | 5-7 | .417 | 400 | 478 |
| 11 |  UCLA Bruins | 2-7 | 4-8 | .333 | 299 | 330 |
| 12 |  Arizona Wildcats | 1-8 | 3-9 | .250 | 297 | 460 |
Source: CollegeFootballData. CONF is the Pac-12 record, which orders the table. z = Pac-12 champion.
How 2016 fits the bigger picture
2016 is one season in the Pac-12 story. See every Pac-12 winner in Pac-12 champions by year, how the national titles split in Pac-12 national championships by team, and the current race on the live standings.
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How the Pac-12 finished in 2016: the champion, the final table and the records that decided it.
Quick answer
Washington won the Pac-12 in 2016, finishing 8-1 in conference play (12-2 overall). The full final standings for all 12 teams are below.
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Pac-12 2016: the season in one place
Washington won the Pac-12 in 2016, finishing 8-1 in conference play (12-2 overall). The final table, ordered by conference record, read 1. Washington 8-1 (12-2), 2. Colorado 8-1 (10-4), 3. USC 7-2 (10-3), 4. Washington State 7-2 (8-5), 5. Stanford 6-3 (10-3), 6. Utah 5-4 (9-4), 7. Oregon State 3-6 (4-8), 8. California 3-6 (5-7), 9. Oregon 2-7 (4-8), 10. Arizona State 2-7 (5-7), 11. UCLA 2-7 (4-8), 12. Arizona 1-8 (3-9). This Pac-12 2016 archive sits alongside the History Vault and the live standings, so you can compare any season with the current race.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won the Pac-12 in 2016?
Washington won the Pac-12 in 2016, finishing 8-1 in conference play (12-2 overall).
What were the final Pac-12 standings in 2016?
1. Washington 8-1 (12-2), 2. Colorado 8-1 (10-4), 3. USC 7-2 (10-3), 4. Washington State 7-2 (8-5), 5. Stanford 6-3 (10-3), 6. Utah 5-4 (9-4), 7. Oregon State 3-6 (4-8), 8. California 3-6 (5-7), 9. Oregon 2-7 (4-8), 10. Arizona State 2-7 (5-7), 11. UCLA 2-7 (4-8), 12. Arizona 1-8 (3-9). Conference record first, overall record in brackets.
How is the Pac-12 decided?
The table is ordered by conference record, with head-to-head the first tiebreaker. The top two teams meet in the Pac-12 Championship Game for the title.