Pac-12's northern schools still factor into title game chase

Oregon State head coach Jonathan Smith watches during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boise State Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Corvallis, Ore. Oregon State won 34-17. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning leaves the field after an NCAA college football game against BYU, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)

Washington State head coach Jake Dickert reacts after Colorado State missed a field goal during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer, left, and linebacker Cam Bright celebrate after an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Seattle. Washington won 39-28. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)