Author: Spencer McLaughlin

When SMU is mentioned as a potential expansion candidate, it’s easy to think of the viewership number the Mustangs would bring to the Pac-12.

There could be a real financial upside for the Pac-12 Conference to having Apple as one of its media rights partners.

San Diego State put the cherry on top of its candidacy for Pac-12 membership over the weekend with its run in the NCAA Tournament.

A couple of position group battles might stand out more than others as Spring Football goes along: linebackers and cornerbacks.

With USC and UCLA departing, The Pac-12 Conference will be looking to Washington to be one of its flagship schools along with Oregon.

After delaying the meeting by a day, the Pac-12 CEOs met on Wednesday morning to discuss the latest media rights developments.

A new media deal and the survival of the Pac-12 Conference are on Commissioner George Kliavkoff’s shoulders, for better or worse.

Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Richie Bradshaw to discuss whether ASU is best served by staying in the Pac-12 or leaving for the Big 12.

All eyes on the realignment front are once again on the Pac-12 as their CEOs meet on Tuesday—which won’t happen again until April 10th.

Arizona President Robert Robbins gave a telling interview from someone with intricate knowledge of the ongoing media rights negotiations.

Recent statements by Arizona State president Michael Crow may be the best indication yet that the Pac-12 Conference remains unified.

The Pac-12 is expected to involve a streaming partner for its media deal—what might that look like in contrast to linear television?

The University of Oregon has hired its new President in Karl Scholz, who comes from a Big 10 school in Wisconsin.

The Pac-12 has essentially allowed the public and media to shape the narrative as they work on a new rights deal.

At this point, commissioner George Kliavkoff might not have any “deadline” to get the Conference’s media rights deal done.

The Big Ten is the likely option for the Ducks if Oregon were to one day leave the Pac-12 for another conference.

Spencer McLaughlin looks at two different scenarios of why it’s still radio silence from the Pac-12 amid media deal uncertainty.

Like most successful and nationally relevant programs, Oregon Football has had to replace several assistant coaches this year.

The Pac-12 is still leaving fans in the dark as they have still not reached a media deal to begin next year once USC and UCLA go to the B1G.

Is the Pac-12 or another conference Oregon’s only option or could the Ducks opt for doing something WAY out of the box and go independent?

Oregon and Washington are the clear top two schools for the Pac-12 Conference to pitch its media rights to bidders.

Oregon’s brand is unlikely to take a hit on the recruiting front, regardless of whatever media the Pac-12 may end up signing.

Deion Sanders has brought in one of the best CFB transfer portal classes in the country, but oddsmakers don’t yet respect the Buffs.

Ty Thompson has rarely seen the field in two seasons with the Ducks, and his limited action hasn’t shown the potential many expected.

Fans seem to be somewhat concerned about how much of a presence a streaming company might have in the Pac-12’s media deal.

The notion of being heavily in Apple TV+ sent a myriad of Oregon fans into a frenzy recently as the Pac-12 continues to negotiate.

he New York Post reported that Apple could become a player going after the Pac-12 Conference’s media rights beginning in 2024.

The links between the Pac-12 and the Big 12 are numerous with both negotiating new media deals amidst key losses.

The Pac-12 Conference will feature three new coaches for 2023: Deion Sanders, Troy Taylor, and Kenny Dillingham.

Ohio State bailing on Washington for a home-and-home series in football shows why CFB has a scheduling problem.

With the expansion and a media rights deal seeming to be looming for the Pac-12 Conference, what does success look like?

Of the 10 current remaining teams in the Pac-12, Washington is one of the most important teams for the Conference to have stick around.

A’lique Terry represents something that’s been a theme for Dan Lanning that bodes well for the recruiting potential for the Ducks’ staff.

How the Beavers’ performed on the recruiting front compared to expectations after a wildly successful 2022 campaign.

With the pending departure of USC and UCLA, San Diego State’s ability to capture some of the SoCal television market makes them appealing.

The Action Network’s Brett McMurphy reported that Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff went to Dallas, TX earlier this week to meet with SMU.

The Action Network’s Brett McMurphy reported that Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff went to Dallas, TX earlier this week to meet with SMU.

The Pac-12 Conference is now in a place where it’s able to keep pace in recruiting with some of the other top conferences in the country.

Nevada has a compelling argument for joining the Pac-12 Conference as an expansion candidate a media rights decision looming.

Nevada has a compelling argument for joining the Pac-12 Conference as an expansion candidate a media rights decision looming.

USC brought in the most talent in the 2023 recruiting cycle, factoring in the transfer portal, just edging out Oregon for the top spot.

The most notable storylines around the Pac-12 after the second National Signing Day and which teams had the best (and worst) day.

Most of Oregon’s 2023 recruits have already committed and some are already on campus, but a couple of notable names are still out there.

The options for the Pac-12 to expand in order to remain are numerous, ranging from SDSU to SMU or simply remaining at 10 teams.

Oregon State proved itself a worthy adversary for Pac-12 teams in 2022, putting up its first 10-win season since 2006.

Deion Sanders has made it clear that as long as he’s at Colorado, he is going to be a force to be reckoned with on the recruiting trail.

In 2023, Utah will attempt to become the first Pac-12 team to “three-peat” as conference champions since the league formed in 2011.

Their ability to engage in the NIL and transfer portal space may limit their ceiling compared to the talent potential of other schools.

Boise State has been one of the largest Group of 5 brands out West since their Fiesta Bowl win over Oklahoma on New Year’s Day 2007.

Dan Lanning is reshaping Oregon’s football roster via both the portal and high school recruiting ranks in a big way.

Spencer McLaughlin continues to examine in-depth potential expansion candidates for the Pac-12 Conference.

The Pac-12 could have a myriad of expansion opportunities should they desire to remain at 12 teams beyond 2023.