(Rick Bowmer, AP)

(Rick Bowmer, AP)

The Pac-12 takes center stage this week with two games featuring ranked opponents.

No. 11 UCLA has moved into the national title discussion with three wins to open the season. Now the Bruins must go on the road to face No. 16 Arizona.

No. 13 Oregon can’t afford a loss if it wants to stay in the race for the College Football Playoff. The Ducks, who may again be without starting quarterback Vernon Adams, hosts 17th-ranked Utah.

Other notable games to watch this weekend: No. 2 TCU traveling to unbeaten Texas Tech, No. 15 Texas A&M at Arkansas and No. 22 Oklahoma State visiting Texas.

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