Last year a newly expanded PAC 12 saw two teams (Stanford and Oregon) from its newly minted North Division dominate the conference. Yes, USC held its own out of the South, but the Trojans probationary limitations prohibited them from competing for the conference title. Thus, Oregon and Stanford ran away...

USC went 4-1 against its division brethren and 7-2 in conference play last year, but it was not able to represent the South Division in the PAC 12 Championship Game due to its probation status. The Trojans, no longer in football purgatory, are all but a lock, according to the latest 2012 PAC 12 South...