Oregon State has ascended to the first position in the Pac-12 power rankings following week 7. The team holds a 5-2 overall record and a 3-0 record within the conference.
Boise State follows in second place with a 5-1 overall record and a 2-0 conference record. The team's best win is reported to be Memphis, which holds a rating of 63rd in FBS. San Diego State moved up to third place with a 3-4 overall record and a 2-1 conference record, featuring a best win against Texas State.
Texas State is ranked fourth, holding a 3-3 overall record and a 1-1 conference record. Utah State sits in fifth place with a 2-4 overall record and a 1-1 conference record. Fresno State is ranked sixth after a 4-3 overall record and a 1-2 conference record, while Colorado State is ranked seventh with a 2-4 overall record and a 0-2 conference record.
Washington State holds the eighth position with a 1-6 overall record and a 0-3 conference record. The Pac-12 is ranked sixth out of eleven FBS conferences, with the eight teams averaging a -3.2 rating. The conference has a record of 15-17 against teams outside the conference and 0-12 against power-conference opponents.
The rankings are calculated based on the conference record, followed by a specific rating, strength of opposition, and quality of win. The rating is a points scale representing the expected margin against an average FBS team on a neutral field, built from the current season's performance.
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