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Author: Spencer McLaughlin

Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Can UW Football Re-Emerge as National Power?

> The Huskies are looking to become relevant again under new head coach Kalen DeBoer

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With new head coach Kalen DeBoer, Washington Husky football is looking to once again be relevant in the Pac-12 and on the national stage.

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Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Will Stanford Exceed 4.5 Wins in 2022?

> Spencer also talks about the expectations for Washington State head coach Jake Dickert

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Heading into 2022, Stanford’s predicted over/under win total of 4.5 is a game higher than oddsmakers set their preseason win total for 2021.

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Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Whittingham’s Deal a Good Sign for Pac-12

> Utah's commitment to their head guy raises the standard for other coaches in the Conference

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Kyle Whittingham has the Utes back as one of the favorites to win the Conference and is looking to further raise Utah’s profile as a program.

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Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Which Pac-12 School has Highest NIL Potential?

> USC Football appears to be uniquely positioned to capitalize on NIL opportunities

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The USC Trojans are uniquely capable on a national scale to capitalize on the potential for NIL to bolster their football recruiting efforts.

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Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: UW Can & Must Compete on Recruiting Trail

> Spencer also evaluates the offseason hire of new Washington head football coach Kalen DeBoer

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At its peak on the recruiting trail, Washington Football is capable of bringing in Top 20 caliber recruiting classes.

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Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Lincoln Riley’s Affect on Pac-12 Recruiting

> Plus Carter Bahns of BeaverBlitz.com with a look at some key coaching hires and 2022 games

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With USC head coach Lincoln Riley in place, the Pac-12 recruiting landscape could look very different in a couple of years.

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Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Could Pac-12 HCs Reduce Roles in Recruiting?

> Plus Spencer's preseason evaluation of Oregon's hire of former Georgia DC Dan Lanning

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How college football coaches use recruiting as a tool to develop their programs, and how important it is for them to be involved with it.

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Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Evaluating Recent Pac-12 Football Commits

> Spencer is joined once again by John Garcia Jr., director of recruiting for Sports Illustrated

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With most of July serving as a dead period, June has become a hotbed of recruiting news and activity for teams all over the country.

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Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Opportunities for Pac-12 to Raise its Standing

> Plus Spencer's preseason evaluation of USC's splash hire of former Oklahoma HC Lincoln Riley

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Beyond the first two weeks, several Pac-12 teams have nonconference opportunities that could help the Conference on a national level.

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Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Who will be Big-Impact Pac-12 Players in 2022?

> Plus Spencer's preseason evaluation of Washington State head coach Jake Dickert

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Spencer McLaughlin looks at some of the biggest names who could influence the conference championship this year.

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Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Can SC’s Def Recruiting Match its Offense?

> Sports Illustrated recruiting director John Garcia Jr. joins Spencer to talk about the Pac-12

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The early recruiting signs indicate the trojans should have no problem bringing in high-level offensive talent under Lincoln Riley.

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Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Pac-12 Football Coaches by ‘Top Gun’ Call Signs

> Plus an evaluation of Colorado coach Karl Dorrell heading into his third season in Boulder

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What would each Pac-12 football coach’s call sign be if they were in Top Gun? Spencer McLaughlin provides insight on each coach.

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Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Does Pac-12 Football need its own playoff?

> Plus an evaluation of the longest-tenured football coach in the Pac-12, Utah's Kyle Whittingham

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Exploring the possibility of moving to an eight-game conference schedule and making a 4-team playoff for the Pac-12 Championship.

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Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Big Nonconference Pac-12 Football Games

> It's time to start thinking about games to watch out for prior to Conference play

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Looking beyond the Week 1 schedule of non-Pac 12 games to highlight more notable out-of-conference matchups.

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Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: The Toughest Places to Recruit to in the Pac-12

> SI Director of Recruiting John Garcia Jr. joins Spencer to discuss football recruiting challenges

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For schools like Washington State and Colorado, it’s much tougher to get the pieces to fall into place for a 10+ win football season.

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Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Pac-12 Teams with Biggest Week 1 Opportunities

> Plus an evaluation of Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards heading into the 2022 season

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Early opportunities for major wins are out there for Oregon (at Georgia), Utah (at Florida), and Oregon State (vs Boise St).

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Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: 8-Game Conference Football Slate a Bad Idea

> Plus an evaluation of Cal head coach Justin Wilcox heading into the 2022 season

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Playing one less conference game has not been what has held Pac-12 teams from getting back to the College Football Playoff.

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Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Breaking Down David Shaw’s Career at Stanford

> Plus a quick look back at a wild doubleheader in last weekend's Pac-12 Baseball Tournament

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In recent years the Cardinal have struggled on the gridiron, making David Shaw’s overall evaluation rather difficult.

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Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Scheduling Opportunities without Divisions

> The new rules should allow for some exciting alterations to how Conference teams match up

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With divisions no longer factoring into which teams play in the Pac-12 football Championships, scheduling can be more flexible and creative.

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Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Pac-12 Recruiting Surprises and Struggles

> Spencer is joined by Sports Illustrated director of recruiting John Garcia Jr to discuss them

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How much will Arizona’s and Stanford’s 2022 recruiting classes help those programs turn things around next season?

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Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Arizona Football Trending Up under Jedd Fisch

> There have been plenty of encouraging signs of improvement heading into Year Two

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Heading into his second season, Jedd Fisch has created a positive vibe inside and out of the building despite a 1-11 campaign in 2021.

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Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: How New Football Rule Changes Battle for Title

> The Conference hopes to consistently put its two best teams on national TV to decide a champion

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The two teams that will meet in the championship game in Las Vegas will now be those with the highest conference winning percentage.

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Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Assessing 2022 Recruiting and Portal Rankings

> How Pac-12 schools are stacking up with their 2022 recruiting classes, including transfers

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Arizona and Stanford football are definitely the biggest surprises when looking at 2022 recruiting rankings after abysmal 2021 campaigns.

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