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In crucial moments, Nix used quarterback keepers in the first half against Oregon State, quietly propelling the Ducks to victory

The Pac-12 championship game featuring No. 3 Washington and No. 5 Oregon in Las Vegas on Friday is historic. They are the highest ranked teams to play for the title.

For a conference just about on its last legs, the Pac-12 is having a heck of a final kick. No. 3 Washington (12-0) and No. 5 Oregon (11-1), two of the four conference teams ranked in the AP Top 25, meet Friday for an almost certain spot in the College Football Playoff. The Pac-12 has not placed a team in the playoffs since the Huskies made it in the 2016 season.

Oregon is a heavy favorite as the rivals duel with a CFP berth at stake.

For a conference just about on its last legs, the Pac-12 is having a heck of a final kick. No. 3 Washington (12-0) and No. 5 Oregon (11-1), two of the four conference teams ranked in the AP Top 25, meet Friday for an almost certain spot in the College Football Playoff. The Pac-12 has not placed a team in the playoffs since the Huskies made it in the 2016 season.

Mike Elko isn't exactly an impressive hire by Texas A&M.

College football odds, picks and prediction for Oregon Ducks vs Washington Huskies. Pac-12 Championship betting free pick and game analysis.

The Ducks are favored by nine points as the rivals collide Friday night with a playoff berth at stake.

How effective will Lanning’s team be without its superstar quarterback?

The top three teams (UW, Oregon and Arizona) all won their regular-season finales, while the teams at the bottom of the standings kept losing.