The Standings Projection
| Projected Order of Finish | Projected Record |
|---|---|
| 1. Oregon | 11-1 (8-1) |
| 2. USC | 10-2 (8-1) |
| 3. Washington | 9-3 (6-3) |
| 4. Utah | 8-4 (6-3) |
| 5. Oregon State | 9-3 (6-3) |
| 6. UCLA | 9-3 (6-3) |
| 7. Washington State | 6-6 (4-5) |
| 8. Arizona | 5-7 (3-6) |
| 9. California | 5-7 (3-6) |
| 10. Arizona State | 4-8 (2-7) |
| 11. Colorado | 3-9 (2-7) |
| 12. Stanford | 2-10 (0-9) |
The Team Breakdowns
Oregon
The talent that Oregon has accumulated via recruiting and the transfer portal is being underrated nationally. I think the Ducks will be much improved in the trenches in Dan Lanning’s second season, and I think that Bo Nix will be consistently excellent again. The skill position talent is electric, as the Ducks bring back Bucky Irving and Troy Franklin. I think Oregon will be in the playoff discussion late into the 2023 season.
Team MVPs
QB Bo Nix
RB Bucky Irving
WR Troy Franklin
DL Brandon Dorlus
CB Khyree Jackson
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 10 Bo Nix SR | 13 Ty Thompson RS SO |
| RB | 0 Bucky Irving JR | 22 Noah Whittington JR |
| WR-X | 11 Troy Franklin JR | 17 Kyler Kasper RS FR |
| WR-Z | 5 Traeshon Holden SR | 1 Kris Hutson JR |
| WR-H | 15 Tez Johnson SR | 0 Gary Bryant Jr. RS JR |
| TE | 3 Terrance Ferguson JR | 88 Patrick Herbert RS JR |
| LT | 76 Josh Conerly Jr. SO | 75 Faaope Laloulu RS SO |
| LG | 54 Junior Angilau RS SR | 55 Marcus Harper II JR |
| C | 58 Jackson Powers-Johnson JR | 72 Iapani Laloulu FR |
| RG | Nishad Strother RS SR | 74 Steven Jones RS SR |
| RT | 65 Ajani Cornelius RS JR | 71 George Silva JR |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| DE | 3 Brandon Dorlus SR | 10 Matayo Uiagalelei FR |
| NT | 50 Popo Aumavae RS SR | 55 Taki Taimani RS SR |
| DT | 98 Casey Rogers RS SR | 95 Keyon Ware-Hudson RS JR |
| JACK | 1 Jordan Burch SR | 90 Jake Shipley JR |
| WLB | 2 Jeffrey Bassa JR | 42 Connor Soelle RS SR |
| MLB | 4 Jestin Jacobs RS SR | 9 Jamal Hill SR |
| FCB | 15 Khyree Jackson SR | 0 Nikko Reed JR |
| FS | 00 Tysheem Johnson JR | 13 Bryan Addison RS SR |
| BS | 33 Evan Williams RS SR | 7 Steve Stephens IV RS SR |
| BCB | 8 Dontae Manning JR | 11 Trikweze Bridges RS JR |
| NB | 21 Cole Martin FR | 6 Jahlil Florence SO |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Dan Lanning |
| OC/QBs | Will Stein |
| DC/LBs | Tosh Lupoi |
| CO-OC/WRs | Junior Adams |
| CO-DC/Safeties | Chris Hampton |
| Special Teams/Nickels | Joe Lorig |
| RBs | Carlos Locklyn |
| CBs | Demetrice Martin |
| TEs | Drew Mehringer |
| OL | A’lique Terry |
| DL | Tony Tuioti |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 11
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 20
- Returning Production (Offense): 72% (36)
- Returning Production (Defense): 64% (59)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: YES (67%)
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 9 (2023), 13 (2022), 12 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 38.8 (4th PAC-12)
- Points Allowed: 27.4 (5th PAC-12)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 46.3 (5th PAC-12)
Projected Record: 11-1 (8-1), 1st PAC-12
USC
Caleb Williams is the best player in college football and USC very well may be the best offense in the country in 2023. Unfortunately for the Trojans, they will lose multiple games and miss out on the College Football Playoff again this season because they can’t tackle a folding chair. DC Alex Grinch will be fired after this season, but the damage will have already been done.
Team MVPs
QB Caleb Williams
RB Austin Jones
WR Dorian Singer
DL Bear Alexander
LB Mason Cobb
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 13 Caleb Williams JR | 7 Miller Moss RS SO |
| RB | 6 Austin Jones RS SR | 00 MarShawn Lloyd RS JR |
| WR-X | 2 Brenden Rice SR | 9 Michael Jackson III JR |
| WR-Z | 15 Dorian Singer JR | 1 Zachariah Branch FR |
| WR-SL | 4 Mario Williams JR | 16 Tahj Washington RS SR |
| TE | 87 Lake McRee RS SO | 0 Duce Robinson FR |
| LT | 71 Michael Tarquin RS SR | 72 Elijah Paige FR |
| LG | Emmanuel Pregnon RS SO | 66 Gino Quinones RS SR |
| C | 57 Justin Dedich RS SR | 78 Andrew Milek RS JR |
| RG | 52 Jarrett Kingston RS SR | 62 Cooper Lovelace RS SR |
| RT | 79 Jonah Monheim RS JR | 76 Mason Murphy RS SO |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| DE | 6 Anthony Lucas SO | 58 Solomon Tuliaupupu RS SR |
| NT | 92 Kyon Barrs RS SR | 31 Tyrone Taleni RS SR |
| DT | Bear Alexander SO | 99 Jack Sullivan RS SR |
| RUSH | 10 Jamil Muhammad RS SR | 44 Sam Greene FR |
| MLB | 13 Mason Cobb SR | 9 Raesjon Davis JR |
| WLB | 18 Eric Gentry JR | 53 Shane Lee RS SR |
| LCB | 22 Ceyair Wright RS SO | 1 Domani Jackson SO |
| SS | 7 Calen Bullock JR | 15 Anthony Beavers Jr. RS SO |
| FS | 27 Bryson Shaw RS SR | 4 Max Williams RS SR |
| RCB | 17 Christian Roland-Wallace RS SR | 14 Jacobe Covington RS JR |
| NB | 19 Jaylin Smith JR | 8 Zion Branch RS FR |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Lincoln Riley |
| OC/OL | Josh Henson |
| DC/Safeties | Alex Grinch |
| TEs | Zach Hanson |
| Inside WRs | Luke Huard |
| OLBs/Nickels | Roy Manning |
| RBs | Kiel McDonald |
| ILBs | Brian Odom |
| DL | Shaun Nua |
| Outside WRs | Dennis Simmons |
| DBs | Donte Williams |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 7
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 32
- Returning Production (Offense): 73% (31)
- Returning Production (Defense): 78% (10)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: YES (52%)
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 8 (2023), 70 (2022), 7 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 41.4 (1st PAC-12)
- Points Allowed: 27.9 (7th PAC-12)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 53.6% (2nd PAC-12)
Projected Record: 10-2 (8-1), 2nd PAC-12
Washington
Michael Penix is absolutely electric and the receivers are some of the best in the country. Kalen DeBoer is a terrific coach and he’s surrounded himself with an elite staff, including OC Ryan Grubb. Washington will be right in the mix in the PAC-12 again in 2023, but I think they miss out on the title game/playoff conversation because of some defensive inconsistencies.
Team MVPs
QB Michael Penix
WR Rome Odunze
WR Jalen McMillan
DL/EDGE Bralen Trice
CB Jabbar Muhammad
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 9 Michael Penix Jr. RS SR | 5 Dylan Morris RS JR |
| RB | 22 Cameron Davis RS JR | 7 Dillon Johnson SR |
| WR-X | 1 Rome Odunze JR | 12 Denzel Boston RS FR |
| WR-Z | 2 Ja’Lynn Polk JR | 4 Germie Bernard SO |
| WR-SL | 11 Jalen McMillan JR | 00 Giles Jackson SR |
| TE | 83 Devin Culp RS SR | 37 Jack Westover RS SR |
| LT | 55 Troy Fautanu RS JR | 75 Robert Wyrsch RS SO |
| LG | 77 Julius Buelow RS JR | 64 Gaard Memmelaar RS SO |
| C | 78 Matteo Mele RS SR | 72 Parker Brailsford RS FR |
| RG | 71 Nate Kalepo RS JR | 56 Geirean Hatchett RS SO |
| RT | 73 Roger Rosengarten RS SO | 65 Samuel Peacock RS SO |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| EDGE | 4 Zion Tupuola-Fetui RS SR | 15 Zach Durfee RS SO |
| NT | 99 Faatui Tuitele RS JR | 68 Ulumoo Ale RS SR |
| DT | 91 Tuli Letuligasenoa RS SR | 55 Jacob Bandes RS JR |
| EDGE | 8 Bralen Trice RS JR | 52 Voi Tunuufi JR |
| MLB | 5 Edefuan Ulofoshio RS SR | 10 Ralen Goforth GR |
| WLB | 11 Alphonzo Tuputala RS JR | 42 Carson Bruener JR |
| LCB | 25 Elijah Jackson RS SO | 9 Thaddeus Dixon SO |
| SS | 7 Dominique Hampton RS SR | 13 Kamren Fabiculanan RS JR |
| FS | 20 Asa Turner SR | 24 Makell Esteen RS SO |
| RCB | 1 Jabbar Muhammad SR | 22 Jaivion Green SO |
| HUSKY | 3 Mishael Powell RS JR | 12 Tristan Dunn RS FR |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Kalen DeBoer |
| OC/QBs | Ryan Grubb |
| CO-DC/LBs | William Inge |
| CO-DC/Safeties | Chuck Morrell |
| Special Teams/EDGE | Eric Schmidt |
| WRs | JaMarcus Shephard |
| DL | Inoke Breckterfield |
| CBs | Julius Brown |
| OL | Scott Huff |
| RBs | Lee Marks |
| TEs | Nick Sheridan |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 17
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 28
- Returning Production (Offense): 72% (37)
- Returning Production (Defense): 70% (33)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: NO
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 26 (2023), 95 (2022), 30 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 39.7 (2nd PAC-12)
- Points Allowed: 26.3 (4th PAC-12)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 56.8% (1st PAC-12)
Projected Record: 9-3 (6-3), 3rd PAC-12
Utah
Utah will be tough and physical as always in 2023, but the schedule is daunting. I have the Utes losing a non-conference game at Baylor in Week 2, and I think they also drop a couple of conference games. Overall, I expect the PAC-12 to cannibalize itself this season, and Utah will be a victim of that. If Cam Rising is healthy, Utah certainly could contend for a PAC-12 crown again in 2023, but I don’t think they will.
Team MVPs
QB Cam Rising
TE Brant Kuithe
LG Keaton Bills
DL Junior Tafuna
S Cole Bishop
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 7 Cameron Rising RS SR | 8 Brandon Rose RS FR * |
| RB | 3 Ja’Quinden Jackson RS SO | 2 Micah Bernard RS JR |
| WR-X | 17 Devaughn Vele RS JR | 12 Sidney Mbanasor RS FR |
| WR-Z | 10 Money Parks JR | 19 Luca Caldarella JR |
| WR-SL | 0 Mikey Matthews FR | 11 Makai Cope RS SO |
| TE | 80 Brant Kuithe SR | 87 Thomas Yassmin RS SR |
| LT | 59 Falcon Kaumatule RS JR | 76 Zereoue Williams RS SO |
| LG | 51 Keaton Bills RS JR | 73 Tanoa Togiai RS SO |
| C | 68 Jaren Kump JR | 61 Kolinu’u Faaiu RS SO |
| RG | 52 Michael Mokofisi RS SO | 55 Spencer Fano |
| RT | 78 Sataoa Laumea RS JR | 62 Solatoa Moea’l FR |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| LDE | 83 Jonah Elliss JR | 0 Logan Fano RS FR |
| LDT | 58 Junior Tafuna JR | 94 Tevita Fotu RS SO |
| RDT | 77 Simote Pepa RS SO | 95 Aliki Vimahi JR |
| RDE | 7 Van Fillinger RS JR | 81 Connor O’Toole JR |
| ROVER | 21 Karene Reid JR | 54 Hayden Furey SR |
| MAC | 20 Lander Barton SO | 14 Josh Calvert RS JR |
| STUD | 6 Justin Medlock RS FR | 45 Spencer Clegg RS FR |
| LCB | 4 JaTravis Broughton SR | 2 Kenzel Lawler RS SO |
| SS | 8 Cole Bishop JR | 24 Darrien Stewart RS SO |
| FS | 28 Sione Vaki SO | 15 Tao Johnson RS FR |
| RCB | 16 Zemaiah Vaugn JR | 23 Faybian Marks JR |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Kyle Whittingham |
| OC/QBs | Andy Ludwig |
| DC/Safeties | Morgan Scalley |
| OL | Jim Harding |
| Special Teams/CBs | Sharrieff Shah |
| TEs | Freddie Whittingham |
| DEs | Lewis Powell |
| DTs | Luther Eliss |
| LBs | Colton Swan |
| RBs | Quinton Ganther |
| WRs | Alvis Whitted |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 14
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 9
- Returning Production (Offense): 74% (26)
- Returning Production (Defense): 68% (41)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: NO
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 20 (2023), 34 (2022), 34 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 38.6 (5th PAC-12)
- Points Allowed: 20.4 (1st PAC-12)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 50.6% (4th PAC-12)
Projected Record: 8-4 (6-3), 4th PAC-12
Oregon State
D.J. Uiagalelei is a clear upgrade over anything the Oregon State Beavers had at QB last season, and Jonathan Smith is a terrific head coach. The running game will be incredible again, powered by a tough offensive line and the impressive elusiveness of RB Damien Martinez. The defense will be stout again, and it will result in an impressive swan song at the power level for Beaver football.
Team MVPs
QB D.J. Uiagalelei
RB Damien Martinez
LT Joshua Gray
DL James Rawls
CB Ryan Cooper
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 5 D.J. Uiagalelei SR | 17 Ben Gulbranson RS SO |
| RB | 6 Damien Martinez SO | 1 Deshaun Fenwick RS SR |
| WR-X | 2 Anthony Gould RS JR | 80 Trevor Pope RS SO |
| WR-Z | 13 Jesiah Irish RS SR | 18 Jeremiah Noga RS SO |
| WR-SL | 7 Silas Bolden JR | 20 Zachary Card FR |
| TE | 88 Jack Velling SO | 81 Jake Overman JR |
| LT | 67 Joshua Gray RS JR | |
| LG | 58 Heneli Bloomfield RS SR | 60 Marco Brewer RS SR |
| C | 70 Jake Levengood RS SR | 61 Tanner Miller RS JR |
| RG | 66 Grant Starck RS JR | 63 Luka Vincic RS FR |
| RT | 75 Taliese Fuaga JR | 73 Tyler Morano RS SO |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| LDE | 90 Sione Lolohea JR | 43 Takari Hickle RS FR |
| DT | 52 James Rawls RS SR | 45 Semisi Saluni JR |
| RDE | 95 Joe Golden RS SR | 99 Isaac Hodgins RS SR |
| LOLB | 6 Josh McCartan RS SR | 10 Andrew Chatfield Jr. RS SR |
| LILB | 55 Easton Mascarenas-Arnold JR | 42 Mason Tufaga RS SO |
| RILB | 20 John Miller JR | 9 Makiya Tongue RS JR |
| ROLB | 82 Cory Stover RS JR | 33 Oluwaseyi Omotosho RS JR |
| LCB | 4 Jaden Robinson RS SR | 27 Noble Thomas RS FR |
| SS | 28 Kitan Oladapo RS SR | 22 Wynston Russell |
| FS | 0 Akili Arnold RS JR | 23 Ryan Cooper Jr. SR |
| RCB | 25 Tyrice Ivy Jr. JR | 13 Joe Swen RS FR |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Jonathan Smith |
| OC/QBs | Brian Lindgren |
| DC/LBs | Trent Bray |
| RBs | Keith Bhonapha |
| Secondary | Blue Adams |
| Special Teams | Jake Cookus |
| WRs | Kefense Hynson |
| OL | Jim Michalczik |
| CBs | Anthony Perkins |
| DL | Legi Suiaunoa |
| TEs | Brian Wozniak |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 30
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 30
- Returning Production (Offense): 76% (23)
- Returning Production (Defense): 52% (92)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: NO
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 49 (2023), 53 (2022), 109 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 32.2 (6th PAC-12)
- Points Allowed: 21.4 (2nd PAC-12)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 43.8% (6th PAC-12)
Projected Record: 9-3 (6-3), 5th PAC-12
UCLA
Chip Kelly consistently churns out Top 20 offenses in the country, and 2023 will be no different. Whether it’s Ethan Garbers or five-star freshman Dante Moore at QB, the offense will be prolific once again. The defense will be bad, but they’ll improve thanks to a bevy of returning production. The schedule is very manageable by PAC-12 standards, which will lead to the Bruins accumulating nine wins in 2023.
Team MVPs
RB Carson Steele
WR J. Michael Sturdivant
LG Spencer Holstege
DL/EDGE Laiatu Latu
LB Darius Muasau
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 4 Ethan Garbers RS JR | 0 Dante Moore FR |
| RB | Carson Steele JR | 25 T.J. Harden SO |
| WR-X | J. Michael Sturdivant RS SO | 0 Kyle Ford RS SR |
| WR-Z | Kam Brown RS SR | 18 Jadyn Marshall RS FR |
| WR-SL | 17 Logan Loya SR | 2 Titus Mokiao-Atimalala JR |
| TE | 20 Carsen Ryan SO | 81 Hudson Habermehl RS SR |
| LT | Khadere Kounta SR | 75 Bruno Fina RS JR |
| LG | Spencer Holstege GR | 68 Noah Pulealii RS SO |
| C | 62 Duke Clemens SR | 52 Benjamin Roy Jr. RS SO |
| RG | 59 Siale Taupaki RS SR | Jake Wiley RS SR |
| RT | 72 Garrett DiGiorgio RS SO | 54 Josh Carlin RS SR |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| DE | 11 Gabriel Murphy RS SR | 12 Grayson Murphy RS SR |
| NT | 93 Jay Toia JR | 94 David Magna RS SR |
| DT | 58 Gary Smith III SR | Keanu Williams RS SO |
| EDGE | 15 Laiatu Latu RS SR | 35 Carl Jones Jr. SR |
| MLB | 53 Darius Muasau SR | 21 JonJon Vaughns SR |
| WLB | Oluwafemi Oladejo JR | 9 Choé Bryant-Strother RS JR |
| LCB | 6 John Humphrey SR | 24 Jaylin Davies RS SO |
| SS | Jordan Anderson SR | 27 Kamari Ramsey RS FR |
| FS | 23 Kenny Churchwell III RS SR | 14 Clint Stephens RS FR |
| RCB | 3 Devin Kirkwood JR | 31 Isaiah Newcombe RS SO |
| NB | 36 Alex Johnson RS SR | 19 D.J. Justice RS SO |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach/OC | Chip Kelly |
| DC | D’Anton Lynn |
| OL | Tim Drevno |
| TEs | Jeff Faris |
| RBs | DeShaun Foster |
| QBs | Ryan Gunderson |
| DL | Chad Kauha’aha’a |
| Special Teams/OLBs | Ikaika Malloe |
| WRs | Jerry Neuheisel |
| ILBs | Ken Norton Jr. |
| DBs | Brian Norwood |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 24
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 45
- Returning Production (Offense): 57% (88)
- Returning Production (Defense): 77% (13)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: NO
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 37 (2023), 61 (2022), 32 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 39.2 (3rd PAC-12)
- Points Allowed: 28.3 (8th PAC-12)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 50.9% (3rd PAC-12)
Projected Record: 9-3 (6-3), 6th PAC-12
Washington State
Jake Dickert is a good head coach and Cam Ward can make some plays with his legs, but there’s a clear drop off between the 6th and 7th best team in the PAC-12. Washington State will be a solid, bowl-eligible team in 2023 but nothing more.
Team MVPs
QB Cam Ward
DL Brennan Jackson
DL Ron Stone
CB Chau Smith-Wade
S Jaden Hicks
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 1 Cameron Ward JR | 10 John Mateer RS FR |
| RB | 25 Nakia Watson RS SR | 29 Jaylen Jenkins SO |
| WR-X | 2 Kyle Williams JR | 4 Tsion Nunnally RS SO |
| WR-Z | 6 Josh Kelly RS JR | 89 Leyton Smithson SO |
| WR-Y | DT Sheffield JR | 9 Isaiah Hamilton RS SR |
| TE | 24 Cooper Mathers JR | 42 Billy Riviere III RS JR |
| LT | 76 Esa Pole JR | 74 Zack Miller RS FR |
| LG | 61 Christian Hilborn RS SO | 57 Rodrick Tialavea RS SO |
| C | 77 Konner Gomness RS JR | 70 Devin Kylany RS SO |
| RG | 68 Christy Nkanu RS SR | 66 Ma’ake Fifita RS JR |
| RT | 79 Fa’alili Fa’amoe RS SO | 62 Luke Roaten RS FR |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| LDE | 10 Ron Stone Jr. RS SR | 20 Quinn Roff JR |
| LDT | 15 Nusi Malani JR | 82 Rashad McKenzie RS FR |
| RDT | 60 David Gusta RS SO | 00 Na’im Rodman SR |
| RDE | 80 Brennan Jackson RS SR | 95 Andrew Edson JR |
| WLB | 9 Ahmad McCullough RS SR | 52 Kyle Thornton RS JR |
| MLB | 8 Devin Richardson RS SR | 27 Hudson Cedarland RS FR |
| LCB | 29 Cam Lampkin SR | 23 Javan Robinson RS FR |
| SS | 25 Jaden Hicks RS SO | 32 Tanner Moku JR |
| FS | Sam Lockett III RS SR | Dominick Tatum RS SR |
| RCB | 6 Chau Smith-Wade JR | 5 Jamorri Colson RS SO |
| NB | 4 Kapena Gushiken JR | 2 Chris Jackson RS SR |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Jake Dickert |
| OC/QBs | Ben Arbuckle |
| DC/LBs | Jeff Schmedding |
| DTs | Pete Kaligis |
| Special Teams/TEs | Nick Whitworth |
| RBs | Mark Atuaia |
| CBs | Ray Brown |
| WRs | Nick Edwards |
| EDGE | Frank Maile |
| Safeties/Nickels | Jordan Malone |
| OL | Clay McGuire |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 58
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 49
- Returning Production (Offense): 70% (42)
- Returning Production (Defense): 51% (103)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: NO
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 63 (2023), 60 (2022), 61 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 26.1 (9th PAC-12)
- Points Allowed: 22.4 (3rd PAC-12)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 36.4% (10th PAC-12)
Projected Record: 6-6 (4-5), 7th PAC-12
Arizona
The Arizona offense will be high-powered and fun to watch with Jayden De Laura at QB and some intriguing skill position talent. Jedd Fisch is building something in Tucson, and the Wildcats will have some momentum heading into the Big 12 next season. With that being said, the schedule is tough this season and I think they’ll just miss out on a bowl in 2023.
Team MVPs
QB Jayden De Laura
RB Michael Wiley
WR Jacob Cowing
RT Jonah Savaiinaea
LB Justin Flowe
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 7 Jayden De Laura JR | 11 Noah Fifita RS FR |
| RB | 6 Michael Wiley SR | 3 Jonah Coleman SO |
| WR-X | 4 Tetairoa McMillan SO | 16 AJ Jones RS FR |
| WR-Z | 2 Jacob Cowing SR | 10 Malachi Riley FR |
| WR-F | 5 Montana Lemonious-Craig JR | 12 Kevin Green Jr. RS FR |
| TE | 84 Tanner McLachlan RS SR | 88 Keyan Burnett SO |
| LT | 77 Jordan Morgan SR | 62 Joseph Brojon RS SO |
| LG | 72 Wendell Moe RS FR | 65 Leif Magnuson RS SO |
| C | 75 Josh Baker JR | 78 Grayson Stovall RS FR |
| RG | 58 Sam Langi RS SR | 79 Raymond Pulido FR |
| RT | 71 Jonah Savaiinaea SO | 54 Jacob Reece RS FR |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| DE | 0 Taylor Upshaw GR | 99 Russell Davis II SO |
| NT | 50 Sio Nofoagatoto’a SR | 92 Tyler Manoa RS SR |
| DT | 98 Tiaoalii Savea JR | 45 Bill Norton RS SR |
| KAT | 48 Orin Patu RS SR | 90 Isaiah Ward RS FR |
| MLB | 10 Justin Flowe RS SO | 15 Daniel Heimuli JR |
| WLB | 5 Jacob Manu SO | 18 Kamuela Ka’aihue FR |
| FCB | 00 Dylan Wyatt RS SR | 23 Tacario Davis SO |
| SS | 9 Gunner Maldonado JR | 43 Dalton Johnson RS SO |
| FS | 4 Isaiah Taylor RS SO | 14 DJ Warnell Jr. JR |
| BCB | 7 Ephesians Prysock SO | 17 Charles Yates Jr. JR |
| STAR | 2 Treydan Stukes JR | 13 Martell Irby RS SR |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Jedd Fisch |
| OC/OL | Brennan Carroll |
| DC | Johnny Nansen |
| QBs | Jimmie Dougherty |
| Special Teams/TEs | Jordan Paopao |
| DBs | Chuck Cecil |
| WRs | Kevin Cummings |
| RBs | Scottie Graham |
| DL | Ricky Hunley |
| DEs/OLBs | Jason Kaufusi |
| CBs | John Richardson |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 70
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 83
- Returning Production (Offense): 77% (19)
- Returning Production (Defense): 41% (126)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: NO
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 40 (2023), 22 (2022), 76 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 31 (7th PAC-12)
- Points Allowed: 36.5 (11th PAC-12)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 42.2% (7th PAC-12)
Projected Record: 5-7 (3-6), 8th PAC-12
California
Cal will be one of the most boring teams in the country in 2023. The defense will be solid, but the offense will be atrocious once again. I don’t think they’ll be in the basement by Power Five terms, but they have the potential to be. I think Cal goes 5-7, but anything less than that could spell the end of Justin Wilcox’s tenure.
Team MVPs
RB Jaydn Ott
RG Sioape Vatikani
LB Jackson Sirmon
S Craig Woodson
DL Brett Johnson
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 5 Sam Jackson V RS SO | Ben Finley RS SO |
| RB | 6 Jaydn Ott SO | 21 Byron Cardwell RS SO |
| WR-X | 3 Jeremiah Hunter RS JR | 7 Brian Hightower RS SR |
| WR-Z | 00 Taj Davis RS SR | 14 Monroe Young RS SR |
| WR-SL | 11 Mavin Anderson RS SO | 82 Mason Mangum RS SO |
| TE | 88 J.T. Byrne RS SO | 85 Asher Alberding RS JR |
| LT | 63 Brayden Rohme RS JR | Martin Tine JR |
| LG | Matthew Wykoff RS SO | 60 Brian Driscoll RS JR |
| C | 73 Matthew Cindric RS SR | 65 Dylan Jemtegaard RS SO |
| RG | 71 Sioape Vatikani SO | 79 Ender Aguilar RS SO |
| RT | 72 T.J. Session RS SR | 77 Everett Johnson RS JR |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| LDT | 90 Brett Johnson RS JR | 99 Ethan Saunders JR |
| RDT | 91 Ricky Correia JR | 58 Stanley Saole-McKenzie RS SO |
| LOLB | 7 David Reese RS SR | 92 Myles Williams RS SO |
| LILB | 8 Jackson Sirmon RS SR | 53 Kaleb Elarms-Orr RS SO |
| RILB | 10 Sergio Allen RS SO | 42 Nate Rutchena JR |
| ROLB | 33 Myles Jernigan RS SR | 44 Xavier Carlton RS JR |
| LCB | 29 Jeremiah Earby SO | 15 Lu-Magia Hearns III JR |
| SS | Patrick McMorris SR | 13 Miles Williams RS JR |
| FS | 2 Craig Woodson RS JR | 23 Dejuan Butler RS JR |
| RCB | 3 Nohl Williams JR | 41 Isaiah Young RS JR |
| NB | 22 Matthew Littlejohn RS JR | 21 Collin Gamble RS JR |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Justin Wilcox |
| OC/QBs | Jake Spavital |
| DC/ILBs | Peter Simon |
| OL | Mike Bloesch |
| DBs | Terrence Brown |
| DL | Andrew Browning |
| TEs | Tim Plough |
| OLBs | Vic So’oto |
| RB | Aristotle Thompson |
| WRs | Burl Toler III |
| DBs | Tre Watson |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 54
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 62
- Returning Production (Offense): 63% (69)
- Returning Production (Defense): 79% (8)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: NO
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 79 (2023), 59 (2022), 29 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 23.9 (10th PAC-12)
- Points Allowed: 27.8 (6th PAC-12)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 35.3% (11th PAC-12)
Projected Record: 5-7 (3-6), 9th PAC-12
Arizona State
Jaden Rashada will be fun to watch, but the Sun Devils will be terrible in 2023. Kenny Dillingham might be a good option longterm, but it’s going to be a long season in Tempe.
Team MVPs
QB Jaden Rashada
RB Cameron Skattebo
DL Dashaun Mallory
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 5 Jaden Rashada FR | 10 Drew Pyne RS SO |
| RB | 4 Cameron Skattebo JR | 25 DeCarlos Brooks RS JR |
| WR-X | 2 Elijah Badger RS JR | 9 Troy Omeire RS JR |
| WR-Z | 1 Xavier Guillory RS JR | 0 Jordan Tyson SO |
| WR-Y | 20 Giovanni Sanders GR | 22 Melquan Stovall GR |
| TE | 12 Jalin Conyers RS JR | 80 Messiah Swinson RS SR |
| LT | 73 Isaia Glass JR | 72 Bram Walden RS SO |
| LG | 00 Sione Finau GR | 00 Cade Briggs RS SR |
| C | 79 Leif Fautanu RS JR | 64 Ben Bray RS JR |
| RG | 69 Joey Ramos RS SR | 57 Kyle Scott JR |
| RT | 65 Aaron Frost GR | 70 Emmit Bohle GR |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| LDE | 32 Prince Dorbah RS JR | 91 Michael Matus GR |
| NT | Dashaun Mallory GR | 58 C.J. Fite FR |
| DT | 96 Anthonie Cooper RS SR | 17 Sam Benjamin RS FR |
| RDE | 35 B.J. Green JR | 3 Clayton Smith RS SO |
| WLB | 66 James Djonkam JR | |
| MLB | 82 Travion Brown GR | 8 Will Shaffer RS JR |
| LCB | 9 Ro Torrence RS JR | 6 Macen Williams RS JR |
| SS | 2 Xavion Alford RS JR | 5 Chris Edmonds SR |
| FS | 7 Shamari Simmons RS SR | 18 Montana Warren FR |
| RCB | 10 Ed Woods RS JR | Isaiah Johnson RS SO |
| NB | 1 Jordan Clark RS SR | Demetries Ford SR |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Kenny Dillingham |
| OC/QBs | Beau Baldwin |
| DC | Brian Ward |
| Special Teams | Charlie Ragle |
| WRs | Ra’Shaad Samples |
| RBs | Shaun Aguano |
| OL | Saga Tuitele |
| LBs | A.J. Cooper |
| CBs | Bryan Carrington |
| DL | Vince Amey |
| TEs | Jason Mohns |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 63
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 60
- Returning Production (Offense): 59% (82)
- Returning Production (Defense): 46% (117)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: NO
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 44 (2023), 103 (2022), 53 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 26.1 (8th PAC-12)
- Points Allowed: 31.4 (9th PAC-12)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 39.1% (8th PAC-12)
Projected Record: 4-8 (2-7), 10th PAC-12
Colorado
Deion Sanders will be the topic of many headlines this season, but the on-field product is going to be horrific in Boulder. I have the Buffs winning three games this season, and I think the ceiling is five.
Team MVPs
QB Shedeur Sanders
RB Alton McCaskill
WR/CB Travis Hunter
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | Shedeur Sanders JR | Ryan Staub FR |
| RB | Alton McCaskill IV RS SO | Kavosiey Smoke RS SR |
| WR-X | 12 Travis Hunter SO | Javon Antonio RS SR |
| WR-Z | Xavier Weaver JR | Adam Hopkins FR |
| WR-SL | 5 Jimmy Horn Jr. JR | Willie Gaines SR |
| TE | 89 Louis Passarello RS SO | Elijah Yelverton RS SO |
| LT | Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan JR | Kareem Harden RS SO |
| LG | Tyler Brown RS SR | Reggie Young RS SR |
| C | Van Wells SO | Landon Bebee GR |
| RG | Jack Bailey RS SR | Jacki Wilty RS JR |
| RT | Savion Washington GR | Isaiah Jatta JR |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| EDGE | 44 Jordan Domineck GR | Taijh Alston GR |
| NT | Leonard Payne Jr. GR | Bishop Thomas RS FR |
| DT | 99 Shane Cokes GR | Chazz Wallace JR |
| EDGE | Derrick McLendon II RS SR | Sav’ell Smalls RS JR |
| MLB | Demouy Kennedy RS JR | Jeremiah Brown JR |
| WLB | 20 LaVonta Bentley GR | Brendan Gant RS SR |
| LCB | 12 Travis Hunter SO | Kyndrich Breedlove RS SO |
| SS | 43 Trevor Woods JR | Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig JR |
| FS | Shilo Sanders RS SR | Rodrick Ward RS SR |
| RCB | Cormani McClain FR | Omarion Cooper JR |
| NB | Myles Slusher SR | Jahquez Robinson RS JR |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Deion Sanders |
| OC/QBs | Sean Lewis |
| DC/Safeties | Charles Kelly |
| RBs | Gary Harrell |
| WRs | Brett Bartolone |
| TEs | Tim Brewster |
| LBs | Andre’ Hart |
| CBs | Kevin Mathis |
| OL | Bill O’Boyle |
| DTs | Sal Sunseri |
| DEs | Nick Williams |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 103
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 108
- Returning Production (Offense): 37% (125)
- Returning Production (Defense): 34% (131)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: NO
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 29 (2023), 47 (2022), 64 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 15.4 (12th PAC-12)
- Points Allowed: 44.5 (12th PAC-12)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 31.7% (12th PAC-12)
Projected Record: 3-9 (2-7), 11th PAC-12
Stanford
Benjamin Yurosek is a quality tight end, and Troy Taylor is a sharp football mind, but the talent just isn’t there for the Cardinal. It will be another year in the PAC-12 basement for Stanford in 2023.
Team MVPs
RB EJ Smith
TE Benjamin Yurosek
LB/EDGE David Bailey
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 11 Ari Patu RS SO | 14 Ashton Daniels SO |
| RB | 22 E.J. Smith RS JR | 2 Casey Filkins SR |
| WR-X | 5 John Humphreys SR | 24 Tiger Bachmeier FR |
| WR-Z | 00 Mudia Reuben SO | 82 Jayson Raines RS SO |
| WR-SL | 88 C.J. Hawkins SO | 26 Jason Thompson SO |
| TE | 84 Benjamin Yurosek SR | 86 Sam Roush SO |
| LT | Alec Bank GR | 71 Connor McLaughlin RS JR |
| LG | 57 Levi Rogers RS JR | 61 Trevor Mayberry JR |
| C | 77 Logan Berzins RS JR | 69 Jake Maikkula RS FR |
| RG | 52 Lucas Heyer RS FR | |
| RT | 76 Jack Leyrer RS SO | 74 James Pogorelc RS JR |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| EDGE | 92 Lance Keneley SR | 9 Aaron Armitage RS SO |
| LDT | 94 Anthony Franklin RS SO | 97 Zach Rowell RS FR |
| RDT | 40 Tobin Phillips RS JR | 98 Zach Buckey RS SO |
| EDGE | 23 David Bailey SO | 44 Ernest Cooper RS FR |
| MLB | 8 Tristan Sinclair RS SR | 30 Ese Dubre RS SO |
| WLB | Gaethan Bernadel JR | 10 Spencer Jorgensen SR |
| LCB | 36 Collin Wright RS FR | 19 Caleb Ellis RS SO |
| SS | 37 Scotty Edwards SO | 33 Alaka’i Gilman RS JR |
| FS | 32 Mitch Leigber RS SO | 20 Jaden Slocum RS SO |
| RCB | 31 Zahran Manley RS SR | 29 Terian Williams RS FR |
| NB | 27 Omari Porter RS JR | 18 Jimmy Wyrick RS SO |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach/OC/QBs | Troy Taylor |
| DC/OLBs | Bobby April |
| Special Teams/Safeties | Bob Gregory |
| RBs | Malcolm Agnew |
| TEs | Nate Byham |
| ILBs | Mark D’Onofrio |
| CO-OL | Al Netter |
| CO-OL | Viane Talamaivao |
| DL | Ross Kolodziej |
| WRs | Tyler Osborne |
| CBs | Paul Williams |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 95
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 77
- Returning Production (Offense): 27% (130)
- Returning Production (Defense): 43% (123)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: NO
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 46 (2023), 19 (2022), 21 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 21.3 (11th PAC-12)
- Points Allowed: 32.2 (10th PAC-12)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 37.8% (9th PAC-12)
Projected Record: 2-10 (0-9), 12th PAC-12
