The 2016 college football season just ended Monday night, but it's never too early to look ahead to next season. Here's our early projection of how the Pac-12 Power Rankings will look in 2017:
1. USC: The Trojans were the best team in the conference over the final three months of the season, and with Sam Darnold returning at quarterback they will be the favorite headed into next season. He will be operating behind a rebuilt offensive line, but that won’t stop Darnold from beginning the season as the Heisman Trophy favorite.
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