SALT LAKE CITY — A weekend like this was bound to happen.

Week 11 gave the standings a shakeup. The top teams — Stanford and Utah — fell to their opponents. Utah's loss causes the most drama, making the South division up for grabs.

Here's a look at what happened in Week 11.

Oregon (7-3, 5-2 Pac-12) at Stanford (8-2, 7-1)

Score: Oregon 38, Stanford 36

Game recap: The fourth quarter wasn't the best for the Cardinal, who fumbled two snaps. Oregon capitalized and then Joe Walker saved the day. The Ducks linebacker broke up Stanford quarterback Kevin Hogan's last-second two-point conversion try to tight end Austin Hooper.

Key stat: The winner here was the leader in the turnover margin. Stanford gave up the ball three times, whereas Oregon lost the ball just once.

Conference implications: Oregon is coming back to life and is seeking an opportunity to win the Pac-12 North. Win out and the Ducks have a chance to quack their way to the top.

So long, College Football Playoffs. Stanford was the Pac-12's hope of seeing the higher-ranked postseason. Instead, the Cardinal now seek to make it to the Rose Bowl and can clinch the North division with a win over California next week.

Next opponent: Oregon hosts USC; Stanford hosts California.

Oregon State (2-8, 0-7) at California (6-4, 3-4)

Score: California 54, Oregon State 24

Game recap: The Bears eased their way to postseason opportunity, racking up 760 offensive yards. Their quarterback, Jared Goff, had a season-best game to go with the win. Oregon State struggled, never holding the lead.

Key stat: Goff had his best game of the season with 453 yards and six passing touchdowns.

Conference implications: After weeks of trying, California is now bowl eligible. The win may have been against the conference's worst team, but it gives the Bears momentum as they gear up for a North division rivalry game against Stanford.

Try as they might, the Beavers haven't been able to pull it together against Pac-12 opponents. They finish the season against Washington and Oregon — both teams that make it seem like the Corvallis-based team will be stripped of any conference wins this season.

Next opponent: Oregon State hosts Washington; California travels to Stanford.

USC (7-3, 5-2) at Colorado (4-7, 1-6)

Score: USC 27, Colorado 24

Game recap: It was a familar ending for the Buffaloes, who were unable to finish. The Buffs had a 17-6 halftime lead — an impressive feat after losing starting quarterback Sefo Liufau in the first quarter — but the Trojans didn't back down. USC came back fighting to beat Colorado by three points.

Key stat: USC quarterback finished 17 of 27 for 204 yards with three touchdowns — all of which came in the second half — and an interception.

Conference implications: The Trojans' win over Utah a few weeks ago is looking very meaningful. With the Utes falling again this week, USC now holds the tiebreaker. They need to win out, but this team has proved it can overcome adversity and fight.

It's impressive Colorado hung around with USC. Yes, having a double-digit lead heading into halftime and losing the game is a letdown. This marks the 10th straight conference game the Buffs, who are now eliminated from bowl eligibility, have lost at home.

Next opponent: USC travels to Oregon; Colorado travels to Washington State.

Utah (8-2, 5-2) at Arizona (6-5, 3-5)

Score: Arizona 37, Utah 30

Game recap: The Utes have struggled against the Wildcats the past three consecutive seasons. This year is no different. In a game that ended in double overtime, Arizona was able to score first and defend its end zone to continue its winning streak against Utah.

Key stat: Arizona receiver Cayleb Jones caught five passes for 126 yards and a touchdown.

Conference implications: In a fight to become bowl eligible, Arizona was able to defeat a Top 10 team — the fifth time at home — with its backup quarterback and extra quarters.

Rip off the Band-Aid quickly so the Utes don't feel as much pain. They no longer sit alone at the top of the South standings or control their destination. UCLA — Utah's next opponent — and USC — tiebreaker winner against the Utes — are lingering.

Next opponent:Arizona travels to Arizona State; Utah hosts UCLA.

Washington (4-6, 2-5) at Arizona State (5-5, 3-4)

Score: Arizona State 27, Washington 17

Game recap: Scoring 24 unanswered points was much-needed and just what the Sun Devils did to end their three-game losing streak. Washington quarterback Jake Browning threw three interceptions in the second half. The Huskies also fumbled the ball, giving Arizona State the chance to come back and win.

Key stat: The Sun Devils' linebackers had a day. Christian Sam led the team with 12 tackles. Antonio Longino added two sacks and four tackles for loss.

Conference implication: Arizona State started terribly, punting seven times on the first eight drives. The Sun Devils woke up after halftime and gave themselves a good spot to earn life in the postseason.

Washington's inexperience showed in this game. It'll take a bit, but the Huskies will be a threat after they finish rebuilding.

Next opponent: Washington travels to Oregon State; Arizona State hosts Arizona.

Washington State (7-3, 5-2) at UCLA (7-3, 4-3)

Score: Washington 31, UCLA 27

Game recap: With a minute left in the game, Bruins quarterback Josh Rosen threw a 37-yard touchdown pass to take a three-point lead. Instead of settling for a field goal to put the game into overtime, Washington State gutted 75 yards down the field. Quarterback Luke Falk sent a 21-yard pass to Gabe Marks with three seconds left to secure the win.

Key stat: Falk's game-winning touchdown pass gave him the school's single-season record for touchdown passes with 35.

Conference implications: For the Cougars, this is a great win against a ranked team. It helps their bowl eligibility and gives them a chance to tie for first place in the Pac-12 North, even though they'd lose the tiebreaker.

UCLA's loss is a letdown, but it's still in a good place. If the Bruins win out — beating Utah next week and USC the week after — they will find themselves on top of the South division.

Next opponent: Washington State hosts Colorado; UCLA travels to Utah.

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