Chantel Jennings, ESPN Staff Writer 9y

Pac-12 morning links

We've got another holiday to worry about. It seems Thanksgiving Day is upon us.

I haven't even finished eating all of my Halloween candy.

Leading off

Depth Chart Wednesday! Depth Chart Wednesday! Depth Chart Wednesday! Let's get to it. Note: UCLA doesn't celebrate Depth Chart Wednesday.

  • Arizona

  • Arizona State

  • California (page 11 of the game notes)

  • Colorado

  • Oregon (game notes not updated, will update if it becomes available)

  • Oregon State (page 34 of the game notes)

  • Stanford

  • USC (page 19 of the game notes)

  • Utah (page 11 of the game notes)

  • Washington (page 9 of the game notes)

  • Washington State (page 10 of the game notes)

Awards season is in full swing

OK, there are a lot of these to get through, but stick with us. We can do it together.

There's a very good representation of the Pac-12 among these lists. If a Pac-12 player is a finalist, he's listed as the first name on the list (just an FYI).

MAXWELL AWARD: Given to the top player in college football (as considered by the Maxwell Football Club and voting panel).

  1. Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota -- 3,103 passing yards, 32 TD, 2 INT, 597 rushing yards, 97 carries, 9 rushing TDMississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott -- 2,1714 passing yards, 23 TD, 10 INT, 891 rushing yards, 171 carries, 12 rushing TD

  2. Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon -- 254 carries, 2,109 yards, 25 TD

BEDNARIK AWARD: Given to the top defensive player in college football (again, as considered by the Maxwell Football Club and voting panel).

  1. Arizona linebacker Scooby Wright III -- 126 tackles, 22 TFL, 12 sacks, 5 forced fumbles

  2. Ohio State defensive end Joey Bosa -- 43 tackles, 18 TFL, 11.5 sacks, 3 forced fumbles

  3. Clemson defensive end Vic Beasley -- 24 tackles, 15.5 TFL, 9 sacks, 1 forced fumble

RAY GUY: Given to the top college punter. Yards per punt season average follows each finalist's name.

  1. Tom Hackett (Utah) -- 46.5

  2. JK Scott (Alabama) -- 46.8

  3. Scott Arellano (BYU) -- 44.6

  4. Scott Harding (Hawaii) -- 41.5

  5. Austin Rehkow (Idaho) -- 47.8

  6. Justin Vogel (Miami) -- 44.0

  7. Tyler Wedel (Northern Illinois) -- 41.9

  8. Cameron Johnston (Ohio State) -- 43.6

  9. Drew Kaser (Texas A&M) -- 44.4

  10. Alex Kinal (Wake Forest) -- 43.8

OUTLAND: Given to the top interior lineman (offense or defense).

  1. Texas defensive tackle Malcom Brown

  2. Auburn center Reese Dismukes

  3. Iowa tackle Brandon Scherff

DAVEY O'BRIEN: Given to the best college quarterback

  1. Mariota (see stats above)

  2. Prescott (see stats above)

  3. TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin -- 3,021 passing yards, 24 TD, 5 INT, 122 rushing attempts, 548 yards, 7 TD

JIM THORPE AWARD: Given to the top defensive back in college football.

  1. Oregon cornerback Ifo Ekpre-Olomu -- 54 tackles, 1 TFL, 2 INT, 7 pass break ups

  2. Alabama safety Landon Collins -- 75 tackles, 2.5 TFL, 3 INT, 5 pass break ups

  3. Louisville safety Jerod Holliman -- 32 tackles, 2 TFL, 13 INT, 3 pass break ups

News/notes/team reports

  • The verdict is in and Arizona-Arizona State is the most heated rivalry in college football.

  • A look at that Arizona-ASU rivalry from different members of both teams.

  • The good and the bad at California under Sonny Dykes.

  • Colorado has a lot to play for in its final home game.

  • Revisiting the Civil War from 1920-39.

  • A few coaches have been on both sides of the Civil War.

  • A look at Stanford through the eyes of its next opponent.

  • UCLA is looking forward to overcoming some struggles against the Cardinal.

  • A list of what USC should be thankful for this season.

  • Some suggestions for Kyle Whittingham in regard to Travis Wilson and the offense.

  • A quick overview of the Washington-Washington State match up.

  • A former Wazzu RB shares some memories of the Apple Cup.

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