# Pac-12 Power Rankings: Oregon State Threatens Boise State

> Oregon State's 48-30 win over Washington State puts them in a tight race with Boise State for Pac-12 supremacy.
- Title: Pac-12 Power Rankings: Oregon State Threatens Boise State
- Summary: Oregon State's 48-30 win over Washington State puts them in a tight race with Boise State for Pac-12 supremacy. Oregon State's strong performance against…
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- Source: Boise State Broncos On SI — https://si.com/college/boise-state/football/pac-12-football-power-rankings-oregon-state-threatening-no-21-boise-state-at-the-top
- Published: 2026-10-19T15:31:51+00:00
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- Topics: pac-12, oregon state, boise state, football, power rankings, byes, mountain daylight time, sports
## Pac-12 Power Rankings
Oregon State and Boise State are the top two teams in the Pac-12 football power rankings for Week 8.
## Boise State
Boise State (5-1, 2-0) is ranked No. 1 with a bye week ahead of their Nov. 14 game against Oregon State.
## Oregon State
Oregon State (5-2, 3-0) beat Washington State 48-30 on Oct. 17 and is on bye week before their Nov. 14 matchup with Boise State.
## Boise State's Strength
Dylan Riley, the No. 4 runner nationally, has 835 yards and six touchdowns this season.
## Oregon State's Performance
Oregon State led by 27 points in the first half and has Braden Atkinson leading FBS in passing by nearly 600 yards.
## Next Matchup
Boise State will play Washington State on Nov. 14 at 4 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time.
## Oregon State's Next Move
Oregon State is on bye week while Boise State travels to Washington State for their next game.
## Pac-12 Standings
The Pac-12 has 12 teams with Boise State and Oregon State leading the conference standings.
## Key Players
Jesse Legree remains the nation’s leading receiver with 46 catches for 1,040 yards and 14 touchdowns.
## Key takeaway

Oregon State's strong performance against Washington State positions them as a top contender to close the gap on Boise State in the Pac-12 football rankings.