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ESPN: Weekend rewind: Pac-12

Taking stock of the seventh week of games in the Pac-12.

Team of the week: Oregon. The Ducks overcame injuries to running back LaMichael James -- before the game -- and quarterback Darron Thomas -- in the third quarter -- to beat No. 18 Arizona State 41-27. The Ducks won with backups and the defense stepping up, which is what happens with good teams.

Best game: Oregon-Arizona State. While the final margin was fairly decisive, Arizona State took a 24-21 lead just after Thomas went down. The game was a back-and-forth affair before the Sun Devils' defense seemed to wear ...

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