Boise State leads Pac-12 Week 5 power rankings

Boise State took control of the College Football Playoff race in the Week 5 Pac-12 power rankings, placing the Broncos at the center of the conference picture.

Week 5 development

The ranking marks a change in the Pac-12 race as the season reaches Week 5. Boise State is identified as the team in control of the College Football Playoff race.

What the ranking means

Power rankings are a comparison of teams at a specific point in a season. This Week 5 assessment places Boise State ahead of the other teams considered in the Pac-12 race for the College Football Playoff.

The ranking is a snapshot, not a final postseason decision. Boise State’s position can change as the season continues and teams play additional games.