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Pac-12 Analysis
Pac-12 title race
The race right now
| # | Team | Conf | GB | Left | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Boise State BroncosBoise State | 1-0 | 0 | 6 | 4-1 |
| 2 |  Fresno State BulldogsFresno State | 1-0 | 0 | 6 | 4-1 |
| 3 |  Oregon State BeaversOregon State | 1-0 | 0 | 6 | 3-2 |
| 4 |  San Diego State AztecsSan Diego State | 1-0 | 0 | 6 | 2-3 |
| 5 |  Texas State BobcatsTexas State | 0-1 | 1 | 6 | 2-3 |
| 6 |  Colorado State RamsColorado State | 0-1 | 1 | 6 | 2-3 |
| 7 |  Washington State CougarsWashington State | 0-1 | 1 | 6 | 1-4 |
| 8 |  Utah State AggiesUtah State | 0-1 | 1 | 6 | 1-4 |
Top two (highlighted) meet in the Pac-12 Championship Game. GB is games back of second place in conference play. "Left" counts remaining conference games of a 7-game slate.
Each team's position
Model it yourself
Set the remaining conference games and see who reaches the title game with the Pac-12 title race calculator, or track the live table on the standings page.
Who is in position for the Pac-12 Championship Game, how far back everyone else is, and how many conference games are left. Updated as the results come in.
4 teams share the Pac-12 lead at 1-0 in conference play: Boise State, Fresno State, Oregon State, San Diego State. The top two at the end of the regular season meet in the Pac-12 Championship Game.
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Frequently asked questions
Who leads the Pac-12 right now?
4 teams share the Pac-12 lead at 1-0 in conference play: Boise State, Fresno State, Oregon State, San Diego State. The full race is below.
How is the Pac-12 Championship Game decided?
The top two teams in the final Pac-12 standings meet in the Pac-12 Championship Game in December. Ties in the standings are broken by the conference's tiebreaker procedure, which starts with head-to-head results.
Does the Pac-12 champion make the College Football Playoff?
The Pac-12 champion is in the running for a College Football Playoff spot, and the selection committee's rankings decide the field.