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Pac-12 helmet stickers: Week 4

Recovered from the sensory overload that was college football Saturday? Time to re-live some of this weekend's star performances.

Nelson Spruce, WR, Colorado: Hawaii had no answer for the junior, who caught a school-record 13 passes for a career-best 172 yards in the Buffs' 21-12 win. Spruce's most explosive play came late in the first quarter, when Sefo Liufau found him for a 71-yard touchdown that gave the Buffs a lead they would not relinquish.

Travis Wilson, QB, Utah: His helmet popped off and his neck bent uncomfortably far out of its usual position during a nauseating second quarter spill, but Wilson returned to the game in the second half to assert total Utah control and get a rain-delayed 26-10 win at Michigan. A 28-yard touchdown strike to Dres Anderson highlighted Wilson's gutsy return, and the Utes knocked the big road monkey off their backs.

Special Teams Unit, Utah: Kaelin Clay's 116 return yards included a stunning, sideline-tightrope-walk of a punt return that kept Utah afloat while the offense was still sputtering in the first half. "Automatic" Andy Phillips booted four field goals to drive the nail into Michigan's rain-soaked coffin. The Utes have been spectacular in this third phase of the game.

Marcus Peters, CB, Washington: Georgia State outgained the Huskies 233-62 in the first half, but they led only 14-0 at that point. Washington may have Peters to thank for that manageable deficit, because he recorded two impressive interceptions in the first frame. The second featured a beautiful diving effort near the sideline and served as a prelude to the Dawgs' furious 45-point second half rally in a game they won 45-14.

Sean Mannion, QB, Oregon State: In a narrow escape over San Diego State last year, the Beavers went scoreless in the second and third quarters. This time, they outscored the Aztecs 21-0 over those middle two frames. Mannion executed Oregon State's adjustments with surgical precision, finishing 24-for-31 for 275 yards in his team's 28-7 win.

Austin Hill, WR, Arizona: He caught a game-winning Hail Mary. He should have the right to distribute helmet stickers, for crying out loud. Let's not forget about fellow receiver Cayleb Jones, whose 13 catches, 186 yards, and three touchdowns also spearheaded a 36-point fourth quarter. Oh, and the guy throwing all those passes may be icing his arm right now: Anu Solomon threw 73 times for 520 yards as the Wildcats shocked the Cal 49-45. A replay, just for fun.

Jared Goff, QB, Cal: Amidst the Arizona Hail Mary hoopla, it's important to not forget the strides Cal has made in the quarterback's sophomore season. The Bears' defense obviously collapsed, but Goff was spectacular for most of the contest: He delivered lasers downfield, averaging over 21 yards per completion and over 12 yards per attempt.

Marcus Mariota, QB, Oregon: His stat line was close to perfect in the face of ferocious Washington State pressure (seven sacks) -- 21-for-25, 329 yards, five touchdowns, and 58 more yards on the ground in the Ducks' 38-31 win. The Ducks could have very well lost this game considering how badly they were struggling up front, but Mariota's composure ended up Winning the Day (yes, that was intended). It never hurts to have track star Devon Allen on your side, either (20.3 yards per catch).

River Cracraft, WR, Washington State: The Cougars played the Ducks tough, and much of that can be credited to a series of fine Cracraft grabs against a very talented Oregon secondary. He finished with eight catches for 107 yards, and it seemed that every one of those receptions came in a clutch spot to keep Wazzu in the ballgame.