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2010 was an eventful year for the PAC-10 conference, proving to many doubters that they do have some great teams that can compete against any other conference in the nation. At the top of that list is the Oregon Ducks who lost to Auburn in the national championship game.

While it is barely 2011, 2012 BCS National Championship odds are up now and so we take a look at the Pac-10.

The Ducks will have to replace more than half of their defensive starters, three offensive linemen and their top two receivers. Quarterback Darron Thomas and running back LaMichael James are returning though, so finding the end zone shouldn’t be a problem for the Ducks. Oregon’s odds of winning the 2011 national championship are +1,200.

2009 Total Offense Rank (yards per game): 49
2009 Total Defense Rank (yards per game): 72

The California Golden Bears lacked consistency during 2009. Cal won three games, lost two (blowouts), won 5 of 6 and then lost 2 more. The team needs to develop a more consistent effort and mindset if they are to have a shot at the PAC 10 title.

Senior quarterback Kevin Riley was a true “Jekyll and Hyde” last season. In the wins, he threw 15 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. In the losses, he threw three touchdowns and four interceptions. Junior Marvin Jones is a good receiver, but Riley must develop a rapport with other receivers to take pressure off the running game.