Pac-12 Week 3 comparison lacks results for a fair ranking

What the comparison would measure

A Week 3 power ranking of Pac-12 football teams would compare how conference teams performed against opponents from the Power Four conferences. It would then place those results alongside the results of the Pac-12’s chief rival.

What is needed for a fair order

The comparison requires the teams involved, their Week 3 opponents and the final results of those games. Scores would show whether a team won or lost and provide the basic record needed to distinguish one result from another.

Why the details matter

A ranking can change depending on the strength of each opponent and the outcome of each game. Without those details, there is no factual basis for ordering the Pac-12 teams or deciding how their Week 3 results compare with the rival conference’s results.