Author: Spencer McLaughlin

In the game formerly known as the Civil War, Oregon State at Reser Stadium in Corvallis has the opportunity to play spoiler for the Ducks.

Neither the Sun Devils nor the Wildcats are going to play in a bowl, making Friday night in Tucson the last game of the year for both teams.

There would be benefits and drawbacks to the Pac-12’s reputation if the Trojans were to end the year amidst the top 4 teams in the CFP.

Oregon State has an offensive-minded head coach, but it is the Beaver defense that has led them to their 8-3 record so far.

The Pac-12 will once again have six teams ranked in the latest CFB Playoff rankings, with all eyes focused on where USC will land.

The game of the week in the Pac-12 delivered, with USC walking out of the Rose Bowl with a thrilling 48-45 win over UCLA on Saturday night.

Nix’s heroics were other-worldly, but this was by far the best defensive performance the Ducks have had all season.

The Battle for L.A. has the most national attention amid a fantastic lineup of league games on Saturday, with USC’s CFP hopes on the line.

The Pac-12 has six teams in the latest iteration of the College Football Playoff top 25 rankings, more than any other conference in America.

Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Pac-12 Network analyst and commentator Yogi Roth to discuss the state of Pac-12 Football.

A look at what could be to come if the Ducks get back to playing the sort of football we saw on their 8-game winning streak.

The playoff hopes might be on life support for the Pac-12, but there’s an upside to one outcome in particular on Saturday going forward.

The Ducks still control their own fate to get to the Pac-12 Title game, but now are on thin ice after suffering their first conference loss.

Many factors played into a loss that Dan Lanning said was “100% on him,” but there was one that stood out above the rest.

Washington, now back in the Top 25 with its prolific offense, will look to go into Autzen Stadium on Saturday and keep pace with the Ducks.

Spencer McLaughlin goes over the biggest factors and players for Oregon football going into its Top 25 showdown with Washington.

The Trojans may be getting too much CFP respect based on their resume by being put four slots ahead of UCLA, which handled Utah at home.

The biggest question mark for the Oregon Ducks as they look at 2023 recruiting pursuits is who will be playing quarterback next season.

Which two Pac-12 football teams would be the most likely pair to appear in NY6 games this season given the championship landscape?

Spencer and Rob look at challenge Washington brings with their prolific passing offense led by transfer QB Michael Penix Jr. at the helm.

To get into the College Football Playoff in 2022, Oregon Football has to have more take place than just winning out and finishing 12-1.

The schools furthest north in the Pac-12 had a superb weekend, while some a bit further south are asking questions or looking for answers.

Oregon Football went into Boulder as a big favorite against the Buffs, and they snagged a 49-10 victory that never really felt in question.

Another domino in the conference realignment/negotiations has fallen with the Big 12 having announced their new media rights deal.

The Ducks are in Boulder this weekend to take on a Colorado team that has managed just one win this season, and Oregon is a heavy favorite.

Oregon State is ranked for the first time since 2013, and this week could be the biggest singular game of Jonathan Smith’s tenure.

The fallout from the first College Football Playoff rankings of the 2022 season and what it means for the Oregon Ducks going forward.

The Bruins travel to Tempe to take on a surprisingly feisty Arizona State team playing under an interim head coach in Shaun Aguano.

Could either Dan Lanning (who has an SEC background) or Kenny Dillingham (who coached at Auburn) be lured away?

Auburn has parted ways with head coach Bryan Harsin after a 9-12 record with the team and is now on the prowl for a new leader.

Pac-12-leading Oregon has looked seemingly unbeatable after the questions brought about by this season’s opening game against Georgia.

There were chances to see upsets all over the Pac-12 Football slate this past weekend, and heavy underdogs performed relatively well.

The win at Cal was not the sharpest Oregon has looked this year all around, with two empty red zone trips and some early defensive lapses.

Are USC and UCLA destined to have just one loss when they meet or will one of them stumble on the path to the Pac-12 Championship game?

The Ducks’ defense has been the biggest glaring weakness so far in 2022, and this Cal offense presents a “get right” opportunity.

Spencer talks about any potential upsets among the top Conference teams that could shake up the Pac-12 Championship picture.

A look at how good Bo Nix has been as Oregon’s signal-caller this season, and an assessment of the Duck Defense.

What do the Utes need to show against WSU on Thursday to indicate they’re still a team capable of capturing a Conference crown in 2022?

Suddenly the Oregon Ducks of the Pac-12 are back where they started this season—very much alive for a College Football Playoff spot.

The Pac-12 would need help from other teams/conferences to get into the playoff, but putting it out of the realm of possibility is too hasty

Are there any parallels between Dan Lanning’s 6-1 start at Oregon and Chip Kelly’s first season with the Ducks in 2009?

In front of the fourth-largest crowd in Autzen Stadium history, Oregon’s offense put on another clinic in a 45-30 win against No. 9 UCLA.

Four teams are right in the thick of the Pac-12 Football Championship game picture playing at a high level: USC, Utah, Oregon, and UCLA.

the Pac-12 Conference lineup of four games should see three of them end up being competitive and entertaining football games.

Four teams are squarely in the mix for the 2022 Pac-12 Championship Game in Las Vegas, and several teams have to play their way in.

Four teams are squarely in the mix for the 2022 Pac-12 Championship Game in Las Vegas, and several teams have to play their way in.

Chip Kelly’s UCLA Bruins, like Oregon, will come into Saturday’s Top 10 showdown off a bye following several weeks of great football.

Four Pac-12 football teams are in control of their own destinies to be crowned the Conference Champion this year.

The USC Trojans have a chance to gain even more national football legitimacy if they can beat No. 20 Utah in Salt Lake City on Saturday.

With a Pac-12 Championship still within reach for the second straight year, Utah will have to play some of its best football against USC.

There are five Pac-12 football teams averaging over 40 points per game and five teams allowing less than 25 points per game at this point.

Spencer and Richie Bradshaw talk about how ASU notched their second win of the season and its first in conference play.

After beating their second straight Top 15 opponent, Chip Kelly’s UCLA Bruins have now leaped to No. 11 in the AP college football rankings.

UCLA’s top WR, Jake Bobo, will have his work cut out for him against Utah DB Clark Phillips, who leads the country in interceptions with four.

Can Arizona State football extend its streak of seven straight wins over Washington in Tempe with a Pac-12 Conference upset on Saturday?

Is it a bad look for the conference that the Trojans and Bruins are having success and could win the 2022 Pac-12 Championship?