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NORTH DIVISION
1) Oregon (ranked No. 5 in nation)
Big question: Can Marcus Mariota keep the offense rolling?
2) Stanford (No. 21)
Big question: How much will Cardinal miss Andrew Luck?
3) Washington
Big question: Is the defense really ready to compete in the Pac-12?
4) Washington State
Big question: Does Mike Leach have the horses to run his offense?
5) California
Big question: Has Jeff Tedford run out of magic in Berkeley?
6) Oregon State
Big question: Is Beavers’ dearth of talent catching up with Mike Riley?
SOUTH DIVISION
1) USC (ranked No. 1 in nation)
Big question: Will Trojans’ return to bowl season mean national title game?
2) Utah
Big question: Do Utes have enough offense to compliment shutdown D?
3) Arizona
Big question: Can Rich Rodriguez revitalize his career in Tucson?
4) UCLA
Big question: Is Jim Mora ready for the college game?
5) Arizona State
Big question: Can Cameron Marshall carry an offense that lost most of its weapons?
6) Colorado
Big question: Did late-season surge mean Buffaloes are ready to actually compete?
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